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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

Resources

Ryan Leslie's Official Website - https://ryanleslie.com
Superphone Platform - https://superphone.io
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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.
Chapters

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 Opportunities

The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It.
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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.
Chapters
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.
Extra Reading & Resources
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, $] 
The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It.
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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.
​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]

This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.
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]
The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It.
Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...
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