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Brand new Techish! Michael and Abadesi kick things off with the Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman's house amid growing AI anxieties and ask: is it ever okay to respond to structural violence with physical violence? They also get into Emma Grede calling herself a "max three-hour mum" and what the backlash reveals about gender expectations and overparenting culture. For the Patreon folk, they're digging into Allbirds, once Silicon Valley's favourite wool sneaker brand, making millions on the stock market after pivoting to AI.
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00:56 Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's House: The AI Backlash Turns Violent
14:37 Emma Grede Is a “Max 3-Hour Mom”: Overparenting And The Cult of Celebrity
32:26 Allbirds Stock Prices Soars After It Pivots From Shoes to AI [Patreon-Only]
Extra Reading & Resources
Online response to the attack on Sam Altman’s house shows a generational divide [Fortune]Video appears to show California Kimberly-Clark warehouse fire suspect starting blaze, saying: "Should have paid us more” [CBS News]Emma Grede Defends Being a 'Three Hour Mum' On Weekends: 'I'm Trying to Be Really Honest’ [Today]Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is [FT]Support the show
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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down Oracle laying off 30,000 employees in a push to build more AI infrastructure. If the stable tech career is officially dead, do we all need side hustles to survive? They also dig into the Apprentice UK candidate whose LinkedIn got flagged for inappropriate content and how you grow your professional digital brand when the algorithm prefers your holiday snaps? And for the Patreon folk, Michael and Abadesi get into Wireless Festival getting cancelled after Kanye was banned from the UK.
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00:45 Oracle Lays Off 30,000 Workers: We All Need Side Hustles Now
16:30 The Apprentice UK: Are We Too Comfortable On LinkedIn?
28:06 Wireless Cancelled After Kanye Banned From the UK [Patreon-Only]
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Oracle’s Massive 30,000 Layoff As AI Spending Surges [Forbes]The future of women at work: Transitions in the age of automation [McKinsey]Layoffs To Lemonade [Hustle Crew]Can Sam Altman Be Trusted? [The New Yorker]Wireless festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from entering UK [The Guardian]Support the show
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Michael and Abadesi are back with a brand new Techish episode. This week, another Forbes 30 Under 30 founder is in hot water, with a whistleblower taking to Substack to accuse Y Combinator-backed compliance startup Delve of fraud. They also break down Jay-Z's rebuttal to the "you can't be an ethical billionaire" debate, the horror novel that's fallen foul of AI allegations on BookTok, and for Patreon subscribers: Meta and YouTube found liable in a landmark social media addiction trial.
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00:24 Delve: Whistleblower Accuses Forbes 30 Under 30 Founders Of Fraud
05:44 Jay-Z Says Billionaire Hate Is a 'Cop-Out'
18:59 Hachette Pulls Black Author’s Novel Over Alleged AI Use
25:16 Meta and YouTube Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial [Patreon-Only]
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The Delve Scandal: A Y Combinator Darling Just Got Hit With a Bombshell Fraud Accusation [Inc]Delve Whistleblower’s Substack [Substack]404 Media Exclusive: The Jay-Z Interview [GQ]Hachette pulls horror novel Shy Girl after suspected AI use [The Guardian]Meet ‘Freida McFadden’, the doctor hiding her secret life as a bestselling author [The Times, $]Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial [NPR]Support the show
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Brand new Techish! This week, Michael opens up about the biggest mistakes he’s made on his founder journey and how you can avoid them in your own career and business. From undercharging clients and not vetting new hires to blurring the line between being a boss and a friend, he shares the lessons that every entrepreneur should hear. Michael also talks about trusting your gut, spotting market trends and listening to your customers, and knowing when it’s the right time to make a big move — like selling your company.
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01:08 The Cost of Undervaluing Yourself
03:39 Being Liked vs. Being A Good Leader
07:37 Not All Skinfolk Are Kinfolk
09:04 Read The Room
11:47 Seize The Opportunity: How I Missed Out On A 7-Figure Exist [Patreon-Only]
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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi revisit highlights from the live show with special guests Timothy Armoo and Ryan Leslie. They also dive into Apple’s new MacBook Neo, Jack Dorsey hiding behind AI to slash 40% of Block's workforce, Sinners’ Oscars wins and Timothée Chalamet’s controversial ballet comments. And Patreon members get a full Industry season 4 breakdown: the highs, the lows, and *that* season finale.
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00:00 Live Show Recap
01:31 Apple's New MacBook Neo
08:42 Jack Dorsey Cuts 40% Of Block's Workforce And Blames AI
14:37 Sinners At The Oscars & The Power Of Horizontal Networking
20:35 Timothée Chalamet's Ballet Comments
25:36 Industry Season 4 Finale Breakdown [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & Resources
In a 600-word X post, Jack Dorsey justifies his decision to lay off 40% of Block’s workforce [Fast Company] Timothée Chalamet & Matthew McConaughey | Variety & CNN Town Hall - Full Conversation [YouTube]Support the show
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Part of our recent Techish Live show: In this conversation, entrepreneur Timo Armoo joins Michael and Abadesi to share how he went from growing up on a council estate on Old Kent Road to building and selling Fanbytes for eight figures -- all before 30. He breaks down the mindset shifts, cheat codes, and hard truths behind building real wealth in 2026.
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Part of our recent Live show: In this engaging interview, Grammy-winning artist and tech innovator Ryan Leslie shares his journey from Harvard to music stardom and tech entrepreneurship. Discover how he foresees the creator economy, leverages direct-to-fan relationships, and innovates in music and finance.
00:00 Introduction to Ryan Leslie
02:35 The Power of Curiosity and Creativity
05:00 Building the Creator Economy
10:20 Intentional Audience Engagement
14:35 Direct Connection with Fans
17:41 Innovation Driven by Necessity
20:51 The Million Dollar Laptop Incident
25:10 Navigating Financial Systems and Innovation
26:57 The Rise of Bitcoin and Personal Finance
28:54 Understanding Asset Ownership and Wealth Building
31:11 Curiosity and Creativity in Financial Growth
33:38 The Necessity of Innovation in the Music Industry
36:24 The Future of Music Labels and Artist Relationships
38:05 Building Customer Relationships in Digital Platforms
40:48 Creating Value and Community in Business
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Superphone Platform - https://superphone.ioSupport the show
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A part of the Techish Live Show that happened in London, 25TH March 2026.
Exploring the future of AI, market disruptions, and strategies for navigating the evolving tech landscape. Insights range from market predictions to practical tips for builders and entrepreneurs.
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00:00 Introduction: Exploring AI's Future Impact
00:25 Fictional Memo from 2028: A Workforce Apocalypse
00:54 Market Cap Losses and AI's Disruptive Power
01:18 Rational Agents and Transactional Shifts in Payment Systems
01:48 Stock Market Predictions and Investor Sentiment
02:03 The Hysteria Around Market Predictions
02:29 The Role of Journalism and Fiction in Market Perceptions
02:51 Long-term Investment Strategies and Index Funds
03:40 Consumer Economy and AI Automation's Limits
03:47 Universal Basic Income and AI's Economic Impact
04:14 Global South Economies and AI Transformation
04:32 The Fantasy of Building Personal Software
05:03 Corporate Software Development and CTO Decisions
05:44 The Reality of Enterprise Software Procurement
06:55 Legacy Languages and AI Compatibility
07:42 AI and Military/Surveillance Use Cases
08:34 The Disruption of Entry-Level Jobs and Education
09:22 Unemployment Trends in Hospitality and Retail
10:30 AI's Role in Workplace Disillusionment and Diversity
11:38 Changing Company Structures and Skill Requirements
12:24 Automation and Talent Demand in Small Businesses
13:32 Global Political Instability and Corporate Risk Management
14:11 The Remote Work Hustler and Ethical Questions
15:21 The Rise of Multi-Job Hustlers and Ethical Concerns
16:07 Full Stack Builder: A New Role for Product Managers
16:47 Security Risks of Agentic AI and OpenClaw
18:00 Practical AI Tools for Builders and Entrepreneurs
19:01 Opportunity in AI: Accelerated Development or Capitalism?
19:45 Human Creativity vs Capitalistic AI Tools
20:37 The Shift in Young Adults' Social and Career Habits
21:35 Tychogenic Lifestyle: Increasing Luck and OpportunitiesSupport the show
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This week on Techish, Abadesi and Michael break down OpenAI snapping up Peter Steinberger, the mind behind the viral OpenClaw AI assistant, to lead its push into next-gen personal agents, and youth unemployment in the UK hitting a five-year high. And for our Patreon listeners, we’ve got another wild entry in the ever-growing Forbes-to-Fraud pipeline.
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00:22 The Rise of OpenClaw: Is Agentic AI the Future?
12:21 UK Youth Unemployment Hits 5-Year High
23:28 Gökçe Güven Risks 52 Years in Prison Over Fraud Charge [Patreon-Only]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.
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Who is OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger? The millennial developer caught the attention of Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg [Fortune]UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years [BBC]Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder Charged With Defrauding Investors of $7 Million [Inc, $]Support the show
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Techish is coming off the timeline and onto the stage.
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.
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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 techWhether 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.
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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.”
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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]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.
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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]Support the show
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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.
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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]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.
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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]Support the show
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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.
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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]
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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]Follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her Substack, The Black Cat.
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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.
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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]
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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, $]Support the show
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Techish is back for a brand new season! In the first episode of 2026, Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade look back at 2025, unpacking the two tier tech economy, the retreat from DEI and the power of collective action. They also ask what it means when a film like Sinners wins with audiences but not the industry, and for our Patreon listeners, some personal reflections on the past year.
Chapters
00:34 A Two Tier Tech Economy: Mass Layoffs & Massive Paychecks
11:09 DEI Backlash, Target Boycott, And Black Spending Power
18:49 Sinners Broke The Box Office: Why Is It Still Being Snubbed?
27:11 Personal Reflections On 2025 [Patreon]
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Extra Reading & Resources
AI-washing and the massive layoffs hitting the economy [CNBC]This is what plutocracy looks like [New Statesman]Target’s CEO Steps Down As Sales Drop Amid DEI Boycott [POCIT]How Sinners became the most culturally important film of 2025 [The Guardian]Support the show
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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi talk about how AI and a shaky job market have people working harder than ever this December, They also break down the chaos (and politics) of office Christmas parties, why Google might overtake OpenAI in the AI race, and for Patreon listeners, the pains of building with a co-founder and how to avoid disputes when you’re creating with others.
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00:29 What Happened To Circling Back In January?
09:08 Office Christmas Parties: HR’s Worst Nightmare
16:22 OpenAI vs Google: Who’ll Win the AI Race?
26:18 Co-Founder Disputes and the Case for Going Solo [Patreon-Only]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.
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The ‘forever layoffs’ era hits a recession trigger as corporates sack 1.1 million workers through November [Fortune]Behaviour at work Christmas Parties - BBC London [Instagram]OpenAI continues on its ‘code red’ warpath with new image generation model [TechCrunch]Support the show
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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi get into Netflix’s takeover bid for Warner Brothers and what it might mean for movies and the media world. They also break down the streaming giant’s new Diddy documentary, the messy ethics of prediction markets, and for Patreon listeners a brand new segment: Techish Unfiltered.
A heads-up: this episode includes discussion of domestic and sexual violence which may be upsetting for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
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00:38 Netflix Reaches Deal to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
07:30 50 Cent's Sean "Diddy" Combs Documentary
14:02 Prediction Platforms Are Letting Users Bet on Conflict in Real Time
24:55 New Patreon-Only Segment: Techish UnfilteredThis episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.
Extra Reading & Resources
Exclusive: How Netflix won Hollywood's biggest prize [Reuters]It’s a Bidding War: Paramount Attempts Hostile Offer for Warner Bros. [The Hollywood Reporter]New App Lets Users Bet on Deadly Conflicts in Real Time
[Futurism]Polymarket Is Struggling With a $59 Million Bet About Itself
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Techish host Abadesi is joined by Chanté Joseph: the culture writer behind that viral Vogue piece asking, “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” She’s also the creator of Strangers in the City, the events platform tackling adult loneliness. Chanté chats building Strangers in the City, why loneliness feels so real right now, her viral article and the politics of dating, and the power of being single. And for the Patreon listeners: a deeper dive into intimacy beyond romantic relationships.
Chapters
01:06 Building Connections Through Strangers in the City
08:53 The Politics of Romantic Relationships
26:18 Singledom Is Not Failure
30:13 Intimacy Beyond Romantic Relationships [Patreon-Only]
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Extra Reading & Resources
Follow Chanté on Instagram and TikTokCheck out Strangers in the CityIs Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? [Vogue]I Thought Being The Low Maintenance Friend Would Set Me Free. Instead, It Made Me Lonelier Than Ever [Vogue]Support the show
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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi unpack why Issa Rae doesn’t feel successful despite, well, all her success; Donald Glover’s revelation that he suffered a stroke and had a hole in his heart; and why Pharrell Williams can’t simply opt out of politics. And for the Patreon fam: the uproar on Chinese social media after a man who froze his wife was spotted with a new partner.
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Chapters
00:23 Issa Rae, Donald Glover, And The Truth About Success
13:10 Pharrell Williams Says Politics Isn’t Real
20:55 Man Who Froze His Wife Now Has A New Girlfriend [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & Resources
Issa Rae Reflects on Highs, Lows, and the Fear of Losing It All | Not My Best Moment with KevOnStage [YouTube]Childish Gambino Reveals He Suffered a Stroke: ‘They Found a Hole in My Heart’ [VICE] Pharrell Williams Reveals His Political Stance, Says Picking Sides Inadvertently Supports ‘Division’ [Complex] Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner [BBC]Support the show
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This week on Techish, Abadesi and Michael talk about why Y Combinator founders are suddenly getting way younger, the TikToker who called churches pretending to be a mom needing baby formula, the CEO who fired two employees over an affair, and the Cryptoqueen who got jailed over her £5bn Bitcoin stash.
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Chapters
00:25 Y Combinator Founders Are Getting Younger and Younger
12:08 TikToker Exposes Churches That Failed To Help Mom in Need
24:24 CEO Fires Two Employees for Having an Affair
34:17 The Fall of Crypto ScammersExtra Reading & Resources
YC founders are getting younger and feeling the pressure [Business Insider]TikToker pretending to be needy mom called megachurches for help with their responses going viral [The Independent]Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash [BBC]Support the show
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