#TheTechHustle Podcast 🎙

What does it really take to navigate a successful tech career without following the traditional path? In this revealing conversation, San Francisco native and Palestinian-American Peter Toto pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from a $7.75/hour temporary assembler to managing multi-million dollar deals at some of Silicon Valley's most influential companies.

Starting with nothing but a two-year trade schoo...

The AI landscape is shifting rapidly with OpenAI's dual release of GPT-5 and two open-source models, and this episode dives deep into what these developments mean for everyone from casual users to developers. Bobby D breaks down the significance of fine-tuning - a process that allows anyone to take these base models and customize them for specific purposes like image recognition or specialized knowledge domains.

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Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when your favorite social media platform suddenly crashes? In this illuminating conversation with Patrick Newman, a veteran software engineering manager with over 20 years of experience at Google, Twitter, and Amazon, we pull back the curtain on the invisible infrastructure that powers the digital world we rely on daily.

Patrick shares the high-stakes responsibility of managing Tw...

The technological landscape is transforming before our eyes, and agentic AI stands at the forefront of this revolution. Unlike the AI we've grown accustomed to, which simply responds to our queries, agentic AI takes autonomous action based on our instructions – booking flights, making dinner reservations, sending emails, and more.

OpenAI's latest feature merges operator functions with deep research capabilities, ...

The path to authentic leadership isn't about climbing corporate ladders—it's about discovering your unique purpose and lifting others along the way. In this captivating conversation with Lisa Pratt Sanchez, a veteran technologist who transformed from coder to executive to purpose-driven entrepreneur, we explore how leadership transcends job titles and organizational hierarchies.

Lisa shares the pivotal moments th...

Your digital devices are listening—even when you think they aren't. In this eye-opening episode, we pull back the curtain on how tech giants are secretly monitoring our daily conversations and movements, sometimes without our knowledge or consent.

We dive deep into the shocking privacy settlements facing Apple ($95 million) and Google ($1.4 billion) for allegedly recording users without permission. "If you say yo...

Voice technology is evolving beyond the robotic responses we've grown accustomed to, and today's episode takes you behind the scenes of this transformation. We test-drive Voice API, a platform that's revolutionizing how developers integrate conversational AI into applications with minimal coding effort.

The demonstration reveals both the impressive natural flow and current limitations of voice agents. Listen...

What if your AI assistant could literally take control of your computer? We're diving deep into Goose, a groundbreaking open-source AI agent that brings a new dimension to human-computer interaction. Unlike traditional AI tools that operate within web browsers, Goose can physically control your computer – moving your mouse, clicking buttons, and typing commands in response to your natural language instructions.

This r...

The wealth-building landscape is changing dramatically, and those who understand the new rules are positioning themselves for extraordinary financial success. During this illuminating backstage conversation at the Black Wealth Summit 2025, host Cyrus delivers a paradigm-shifting perspective on cryptocurrency, tech careers, and equity that could literally be worth hundreds of millions to those who pay attention.

"When ...

Are you ready to multiply yourself a thousand times? What if you could compete with industry giants on a shoestring budget? The future isn't coming—it's already here.

Meet Alicia Lyttle, the self-proclaimed "Queen of AI," who's transforming how entrepreneurs approach business in the age of artificial intelligence. In this eye-opening conversation from the Black Wealth Summit 2025, Alicia reveals wh...

What separates those who find massive success from those who struggle? The answer might be simpler than you think: exposure. When people know who you are, opportunities flow naturally in your direction.

Brandon Boyd takes us behind the curtain of podcast monetization and brand building during this eye-opening conversation at the Black Wealth Summit. Using the recent presidential election as a case study, he reveals how Tru...

Transforming Black economic prosperity is happening right in South Florida, and most residents don't even know it exists. Deputy Director Chandra Daniels reveals how the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust has quietly distributed over half a million dollars in grants to Black-owned businesses throughout the county, from restaurants to healthcare providers to artists, with some receiving up to $20,000 to scale their operations.<...

ChatGPT and a dream is all you need to build something remarkable in today's world. This revelation comes from Brian Brackine, Managing Partner of Lightship Capital, a venture fund with $1 billion under management dedicated to underrepresented entrepreneurs. The traditional barriers to entry—costly technology, complex coding, expensive infrastructure—have fallen away thanks to AI and cloud services. What remains is the pure cu...

Michelle Lilly—the first Black woman globally to earn a Master's degree in blockchain and digital currency—is transforming how we understand cryptocurrency's potential for building generational wealth.

The racial wealth disparity demands innovative solutions beyond traditional financial systems. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies represent that opportunity, not just as investments but as revolutionary tools for e...

What's in a name? When it comes to AI, everything. 

Imagine having a digital assistant that doesn't just respond to your queries but understands your preferences, recognizes your communication style, and even addresses you by name. This game-changing approach to AI interaction forms the heart of our latest discussion on The Tech Hustle.

Bobby D reveals how naming his AI "Jules" transformed his ...

Imagine building a professional website in under five minutes without writing a single line of code. In this eye-opening episode, we demonstrate how AI development tools like Boltnew, LovableDev, and Firebase Studio are revolutionizing web development through simple text prompts. Watch as we create a complete NBA Playoffs tracker website live during the show, revealing how these powerful tools can transform anyone into a web develo...

Welcome to a mind-bending journey through the rapidly evolving world of AI-generated imagery. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on OpenAI's revolutionary image generator that's creating visuals so realistic, they're virtually indistinguishable from professional photography. The demonstration we share will leave you questioning what's real and what's artificial.

We make a bold prediction tha...

Cedric Nash—tech entrepreneur, author, and self-proclaimed "Millionaire Mentor"—cuts through conventional financial wisdom with a message that might challenge everything you believe about debt and wealth building. Backstage at the Black Wealth Summit 2025, Nash reveals why being "spooked by debt" while not being "fired up enough about wealth" keeps many people financially stagnant.

The founder...

The tech world is witnessing a pivotal moment as Apple, despite its $3+ trillion market value, finally acknowledges its AI shortcomings and makes a dramatic move to catch up with competitors. This eye-opening discussion explores Apple's announcement of a massive $500 billion investment over five years to build AI data centers in Houston, primarily focused on rescuing Siri from increasing irrelevance in an AI-dominated landscap...