Non-Technical

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55. Alex Lieberman (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Morning Brew) was forced to hang up his tongue-down Tims Jan 26, 2022

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Alex Lieberman, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the daily email newsletter, Morning Brew. They talk adult ice cream, our first topographically (!) tiny hill, emotion potion, getting stoked on Susan Boyle, and the precise moment when 1 + 1 = 0.

You can find Alex on Twitter at twitter.com/businessbarista and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Modern Treasury! Modern Treasury makes APIs to help companies build products that move money. Psst! They’re hiring: moderntreasury.com/careers

54. Kara Swisher (Journalist, Podcaster) says “No.” Jan 19, 2022

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Kara Swisher, journalist, podcaster, and opinion writer for The New York Times. They talk about shrimp scampi & caviar (obviously), floral decay, ‘Arcadia,’ shoulder pads, and why getting a tattoo is—or should be—like ordering a sandwich.

You can find Kara on Twitter at twitter.com/karaswisher and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Modern Treasury! Modern Treasury makes APIs to help companies build products that move money. Psst! They’re hiring: moderntreasury.com/careers

53. Jenny 8. Lee (CEO, Plympton) can turn ketchup into cold, hard cash Jan 12, 2022

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jenny 8. Lee, CEO of Plympton, Sundance fellow, seed investor, and emoji activist. They talk texting-before-calling (!), “boring” diaries, Eeyore vs. Tigger (vs. Piglet), famous bus passengers, and SHIFT + OPTION + HYPHEN, baby!!!!!!

You can find Jenny on Twitter at twitter.com/jenny8lee and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Modern Treasury! Modern Treasury makes APIs to help companies build products that move money. Psst! They’re hiring: moderntreasury.com/careers

52. Howard Lindzon (General Partner, Social Leverage) has the body of a ghostbuster Jan 05, 2022

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Howard Lindzon, General Partner at Social Leverage and Co-Founder of StockTwits. They talk about friendly British ghosts, the case of the missing “puffy pants,” shorting $TSLA (heh), and the only two words you need to sustain a 26-year marriage.

You can find Howard on Twitter at twitter.com/howardlindzon and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Modern Treasury! Modern Treasury makes APIs to help companies build products that move money. Psst! They’re hiring: moderntreasury.com/careers

51. Logan Ury (Author & Dir. of Relationship Science, Hinge) is dying to debrief that dinner party Dec 22, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Logan Ury, author of How to Not Die Alone and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge. They talk about the teachings of RuPaul, whether skeletons are real, leggings privilege, one minute of Jingle Bell Rock, and which picture she accidentally sent to her favorite childhood author.

You can find Logan on Twitter at twitter.com/loganury and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big opportunity, you can join the Betts network and get connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical.

50. Jon Youshaei (Creator, Writer & Advisor) has trunk space (!) but no poker face Dec 15, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jon Youshaei, a creator, contributing writer at Forbes and Time magazine, and creator-in-residence at Origin. They talk about unlimited free parking, socially-cognizant calendar invites, Bed, Bath & Morality, and why we’d all be lucky to visit his mom.

You can find Jon on Twitter at twitter.com/EveryVowel and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

49. Arielle Zuckerberg (Partner, Venture Capital) is serving up double black diamond bangers Dec 08, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Arielle Zuckerberg, partner at a leading early-stage venture fund. They talk about yard sales, ZuckNet, putting the A in Arielle, disco cowboys, a sour patch kids taste test (!), and her Ode to Coconut.

You can find Arielle on Twitter at twitter.com/ariellezuck and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

48. Andrew Yang (Entrepreneur, Former Presidential Candidate) is an adequate juggler (in this simulation, at least) Dec 01, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Andrew Yang, entrepreneur, author, and former U.S. presidential and NYC mayoral candidate. They talk about high-octane typing, the fabled Yang laugh, overzealous teenage gift-giving, red beans vs. bubbles, and suboptimal optionality.

You can find Andrew on Twitter at twitter.com/AndrewYang and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

47. Celine Halihou (Founder & CEO, Loyal) might deserve a lifetime discount at Whole Foods Nov 24, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Celine Halihou, Founder & CEO of Loyal. They talk about return-to-office smudging, getting drunk in a ditch, what the FDA and Alexis’ Dad have in common, and the (literal) toll for keeping Celine’s cats.

You can find Celine on Twitter at twitter.com/celinehalioua and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

46. Joe Posnanski (Author, The Baseball 100) knows better than The Boss Nov 17, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Joe Posnanski, author of many books, including the New York Times Bestseller The Baseball 100. They talk about “real weather,” Paul Giamatti vs. Nicolas Cage, the ultimate conversation-stopper, and the healing powers of mall Chinese food.

You can find Joe on Twitter at twitter.com/jposnanski and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

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