Techish

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​Join us for a live recording of Techish, the podcast where tech meets culture, money meets meaning, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by founders and investors Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade, Techish breaks down the biggest stories in tech, business, and culture with insight, humour, and zero corporate fluff.
​This isn’t a panel.
This isn’t a keynote.
This is a conversation. Live, honest, and interactive.
​Expect sharp takes on what’s really happening in tech right now, cultural commentary you won’t hear on Bloomberg, and the kind of audience energy that turns a podcast into a moment.
​What to Expect

​A live, unfiltered Techish recording
Smart breakdowns of the biggest tech and culture stories right now
Laughs, hot takes, and side-eyes
Audience Q&A and participation
An intimate crowd of people building, investing, and working in tech
​Whether you are a founder, operator, investor, creative, or a tech professional or employee looking to better understand the industry you work in, this is your room.
The hosts: 
​Abadesi Osunsade

​CEO of Hustle Crew and an award-winning social entrepreneur and VC scout. A seasoned tech leader, Abadesi previously served as a Global VP and held pivotal roles at Amazon, Product Hunt, and Brandwatch. An author and speaker, she is a leading voice in building inclusive tech ecosystems and mentoring the next generation of founders.
​Michael Berhane
​Award-winning CEO of POCIT. An MSc Computer Science graduate and founding engineer at Urban Massage, Michael is a former software engineer turned entrepreneur. He is a Venture Scout for Zeal Capital and a Bloomsbury-shortlisted writer currently working on his debut novel.
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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down the stock market chaos sparked by Anthropic’s new AI tool, what it could mean for SaaS pricing and why enterprise software is so hard to kill. They also get into Bitcoin, Sam Altman’s meltdown over Claude’s Super Bowl ad, layoff transparency (or the lack thereof), the Epstein file fallout, Glorilla and the pressure that comes with money, family, and expectations when you “make it.”
Chapters
00:22 Anthropic’s Claude Wipes Out Software Stocks
07:36 Bitcoin and the Power of VC Hype
12:49 Sam Altman Panics over Claude’s Super Bowl Ad
25:34 Pinterest and Corporate Transparency In Layoffs
30:18 Epstein Files and Public Interest [Patreon-Only]
39:31 Glorilla and the Black Tax  [Patreon-Only]

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Extra Reading & Resources
Why one Anthropic update wiped billions off software stocks [Fast Company]
Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads [TechCrunch]
Empire of AI by Karen Hao [Penguin]
Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts [BBC]
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⚠️ SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for Industry Season 4, up through Episode 3.
This week on Techish, Michael and Abadasi break down Industry season four so far. They talk messy character dynamics, shorting stocks, VC returns, redemption arcs are even possible, and what it really costs to “win” in work, money, and life.
Chapters

00:22 Industry Season 4 Recap
07:36 Hedge Funds vs. Venture Capital
14:05 Irredeemable Characters
21:39 Are All High-Achievers Psychologically Messed Up? [Patreon-Only]
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Extra Reading & Resources
Watch list: Industry,  Pillion, No Other Choice [IMDb]
Alex Hormozi and Tony Robbins interview: It took me 50+ years to realize what I’ll tell you in 69 minutes” [YouTube]
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This week, Techish host Michael Berhane is joined by Dominic-Madori Davis, a senior reporter at TechCrunch. They break down the details of TikTok star Khaby Lame’s $900M deal, why non-developers are making apps instead of buying them,  Topicals and the perks of celebrity angel investments. They also take a look at the AI panic happening among CEOs at Davos and what Apple’s really doing with AI. For the Patreon listeners: Sinners’ 16 Oscar nominations and award predictions and a deep dive into the latest Brooklyn Beckham drama.
Chapters
01:16 Khaby Lame Sold His Face for $900M
07:32 Micro Apps: Non-Developers Are Making Apps Instead of Buying Them
12:19 Angel Reese Invests in Topicals
16:28 Davos: CEOs Are Panicking About AI Job Losses
23:41 Apple Will Integrate Google Gemini AI With Siri
31:45 Sinners Gets 16 Oscar Nominations [Patreon-Only]
36:23 Brooklyn Beckham's Explosive Instagram Post [Patreon-Only]
This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.
Extra Reading & Resources
World’s Biggest TikToker Sells Company In $900M Deal That Includes Digital Twin [POCIT]
The rise of ‘micro’ apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them [TechCrunch]
Cornell Study Reveals Who Drove The 2020 Funding Surge For Black Founders — And Why It Didn’t Last [POCIT]
We cut contact with our families — what it’s really like [The Times]
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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into Industry Season 4, breaking down the standout characters, what it means to be an ambitious outsider in a cutthroat world, and what the show reveals about the current political and corporate climate. They also unpack Netflix’s big bet on video podcasts and what it could means for the future of podcasting. 
And for Patreon listeners they go deeper on tech, exploring how AI is rattling Tailwind CSS and Stack Overflow, what’s really at stake, and whether these companies deserve any sympathy at all.
Chapters
00:20 Industry’s Harper Stern: Ambition, Power, and Being an Outsider
13:59 Why Netflix Is Betting Big on Video Podcasts
20:13 AI Is Disrupting Developer Tools [Patreon-Only]
This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.
Extra Reading & Resources
Is corporate America going Maga? [Financial Times]
Netflix Offers Podcasts To Compete With YouTube [Forbes]
‘Not second screen enough’: is Netflix deliberately dumbing down TV so people can watch while scrolling? [The Guardian]
Tailwind lays off 75% of its 4-person engineering team, citing 'brutal impact AI has had on our business’ [Business Insider, $]
Techish Live: 
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