Black Box Theory Podcast

Opening once locked doors and sharing a map to the maze. We're Malcolm and Thomas, two engineers who got into the room at one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Pretty quickly we figured out that nobody hands you the manual once you're inside. Black Box Theory is us working it out loud. Every week we get into what's actually going on, and we talk about it the way we would anyway: honestly, with receipts, and without pretending we have it all figured out. Some weeks that's a trillion-dollar IPO and what it really means for your money. Some weeks it's a Supreme Court ruling, a story taking over the timeline, or where the NBA is headed. Usually it's a mix of all of it, plus whatever we couldn't stop going back and forth about that week. The point is always the same. We want to understand how this stuff really works: who's winning, who's paying for it, and what you can do with that once you can see it. We're not financial advisors and we're not career coaches. We're two people a few years into figuring it out, sharing what we've learned and what we're still learning. If you're early in your career and tired of watching other people win without understanding why, you'll feel at home here. New episodes every week. Come learn with us. 🎧 Also available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Deezer 📩 Partnerships & Business Inquiries: blackboxtheorypod@gmail.com 📲 Follow us: Instagram: @blackboxtheorypod TikTok: @blackboxtheorypod #techcareers #investing #financialliteracy #corporateamerica #podcast #careeradvice #wealthbuilding #genztechfinance #blackprofessionals

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  What It Actually Takes to Build a Startup in College

  Aug 21, 20264 min

  The pitch deck makes it look clean. The build is anything but. In this clip, Jayson gets into the messy reality of getting Rooted off the ground. Jayson Johnson breaks down what it really took to develop Rooted, a campus live platform — including the part nobody warns you about: negotiating with a university and working through the bureaucracy to get something built on campus. He also gets into the co-founder side of it, how they collaborated and divided the work, and why who you build with matters as much as what you're building. If you've ever wanted to start something in college, this is the honest version. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction to Rooted 00:30 — Challenges of Building Rooted 01:25 — Co-founder Collaboration Key takeaways from this segment: • Building a campus platform means navigating real university bureaucracy and negotiation • Co-founder collaboration and a clear division of work can make or break the build • The real startup story is messier — and more instructive — than the highlight reel — Black Box Theory decodes tech, wealth, power, and culture for everyone who got in the room without a map. New episodes every week. Listen everywhere: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Deezer — all at linktr.ee/blackboxtheorypod Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackboxtheorypod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blackboxtheorypod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BlackBoxTheoryPod Partnerships & Inquiries: blackboxtheorypod@gmail.com ⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are strictly our own. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making major decisions. #BlackBoxTheory #Startup #Rooted #Entrepreneurship #CoFounders #CollegeStartup #podcast

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  Who Gets to Own Space? | Jayson Johnson

  Aug 20, 20264 min

  The next frontier isn't just being explored — it's being claimed. And the rules being written now will decide who gets a seat. In this clip, Jayson gets into it. Jayson Johnson shares his interest in space policy and why equitable space exploration matters — who gets access, who writes the rules, and how we avoid repeating old patterns of who gets left out. He also opens up about his aspirations for entrepreneurship and consulting in the space industry, and what it looks like to build a career at the intersection of engineering, business, and the future of space. It's a big-picture conversation about ambition, access, and the world we're building beyond this one. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — Interest in Space Policy 01:04 — Equitable Space Exploration 02:07 — Aspirations for Entrepreneurship and Consulting Key takeaways from this segment: • Space policy will shape who actually gets access to the next frontier • Equitable space exploration means not repeating old patterns of who gets left out • There's real opportunity at the intersection of engineering, entrepreneurship, and space — Black Box Theory decodes tech, wealth, power, and culture for everyone who got in the room without a map. New episodes every week. Listen everywhere: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Deezer — all at linktr.ee/blackboxtheorypod Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackboxtheorypod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blackboxtheorypod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BlackBoxTheoryPod Partnerships & Inquiries: blackboxtheorypod@gmail.com ⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are strictly our own. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making major decisions. #BlackBoxTheory #SpacePolicy #SpaceExploration #JaysonJohnson #STEM #Aerospace #podcast

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  Why Your Network Matters More Than You Think

  Aug 19, 20264 min

  The degree gets you in the door. Your community is what carries you after. In this clip we get into why that matters more than most people realize. Malcolm, Thomas, and guest Jayson Johnson break down the real significance of community and networking — especially coming out of an HBCU and stepping into post-graduation life. They get into how to actually prepare for what's next, and the balance nobody talks about: being self-reliant enough to bet on yourself, while being humble enough to lean on the people around you. Because the goal was never to do it all alone. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — The Importance of Community 01:14 — Building a Network 02:01 — Preparing for the Future 03:23 — Self-Reliance and Support Key takeaways from this segment: • Community and networking drive personal and professional growth long after graduation • Preparing for the future is as much about relationships as it is about résumés • The real skill is balancing self-reliance with knowing when to lean on your support system — Black Box Theory decodes tech, wealth, power, and culture for everyone who got in the room without a map. New episodes every week. Listen everywhere: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Deezer — all at linktr.ee/blackboxtheorypod Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackboxtheorypod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blackboxtheorypod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BlackBoxTheoryPod Partnerships & Inquiries: blackboxtheorypod@gmail.com ⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are strictly our own. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making major decisions. #BlackBoxTheory #Networking #Community #HBCU #CareerAdvice #PostGrad #podcast

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  Beating Imposter Syndrome When Nobody Looks Like You

  Aug 18, 20263 min

  You finally get in the room — and then a voice says you don't belong there. In this clip, Jayson gets honest about that feeling and how he flipped it. Jayson Johnson shares his experience at a conference where imposter syndrome crept in, and how he turned it into fuel by seeing himself as a representative of his HBCU. He talks about what it's really like to compete and stand out in spaces where almost nobody looks like you — the pressure, the doubt, and the motivation that comes from knowing you're not just there for yourself. If you've ever felt like the only one in the room, this one will hit. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — Imposter Syndrome and Representation 01:23 — Competing and Standing Out Key takeaways from this segment: • Imposter syndrome is common in underrepresented spaces — and it can be reframed as motivation • Representing where you come from can turn pressure into purpose • Standing out when nobody looks like you is hard, but you're rarely there for just yourself — Black Box Theory decodes tech, wealth, power, and culture for everyone who got in the room without a map. New episodes every week. Listen everywhere: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Deezer — all at linktr.ee/blackboxtheorypod Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackboxtheorypod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blackboxtheorypod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BlackBoxTheoryPod Partnerships & Inquiries: blackboxtheorypod@gmail.com ⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are strictly our own. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making major decisions. #BlackBoxTheory #ImposterSyndrome #Representation #HBCU #JaysonJohnson #Motivation #podcast

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  Is the AI Hype Actually Real? We Break It Down

  Aug 17, 20265 min

  Every other post says AI is going to change everything. So is it real, or is it noise? In this clip we cut through it. Malcolm, Thomas, and guest Jayson Johnson get honest about the AI hype — how much of it holds up, and where it's overblown. They share their own personal experiences actually using AI, how it's showing up across different fields, and what it all means for the job market. The throughline: the hype is real enough that ignoring it is a mistake, and understanding and adapting to the technology is quickly becoming the difference between staying relevant and getting left behind. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — The Impact of AI Hype 00:49 — Personal Experiences with AI 01:37 — Applications of AI in Different Fields 03:19 — Implications for the Job Market Key takeaways from this segment: • The AI hype is real enough that ignoring it is a real risk • AI is already showing up across fields in practical, everyday ways • Understanding and adapting to AI is becoming essential to stay relevant at work — Black Box Theory decodes tech, wealth, power, and culture for everyone who got in the room without a map. New episodes every week. Listen everywhere: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Deezer — all at linktr.ee/blackboxtheorypod Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackboxtheorypod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blackboxtheorypod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BlackBoxTheoryPod Partnerships & Inquiries: blackboxtheorypod@gmail.com ⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are strictly our own. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making major decisions. #BlackBoxTheory #AI #AIHype #FutureOfWork #Technology #CareerAdvice #podcast

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