Non-Technical

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45. Maia Bittner (Entrepreneur, Angel Investor) is a flight attendant’s dream Nov 10, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Maia Bittner, entrepreneur and angel investor. They talk about misguided drop-shoulder fantasies, the present box (!!!), intuitive COGS, and how to name your dog (using data).

You can find Maia on Twitter at twitter.com/maiab 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.

44. Sahil Lavingia (CEO & Founder, Gumroad) is painting his own tree Nov 03, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sahil Lavingia, the Founder and CEO of Gumroad. They talk about the first principles of Hamilton, Starbucks’ secret menu, an unhinged return of the Vibram Five Finger, and (almost!!) joining the Church of Scientology.

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

43. Max Chafkin (Author, The Contrarian) just might get the band back together Oct 13, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Max Chafkin, author of The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power. They talk about a muskrat/leg encounter, jogging’s hippie origins, the worst fish, ACTUALLY!, and “Green Eggs & Spam.”

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

42. Snigdha Sur (CEO & Founder, The Juggernaut) always be hustlin’ Oct 06, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Snigdha Sur, Founder & CEO of The Juggernaut. They talk ice cream counterculture, “stomp stomp,” the Alice on the Wall people, and dubbing for Priyanka Chopra.

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

41. Hunter Walk (Investor, Homebrew) is the weirdest of the normal Sep 29, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Hunter Walk, Investor at Homebrew. They talk money-makin’ Strong Island, public access cinéma vérité, honoring the water, and being literally trapped at a silent meditation retreat.

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

40. Alex Konrad (Senior Editor, Forbes) is human... or is he dancer? Sep 22, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Alex Konrad, a Senior Editor at Forbes. They talk CrossFit’s absentee uncle, getting left on read (power move!), fake cynical Mickey Mouse, pronouncing “Le Bain,” and doing an extra bad tweet.

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

39. Bremner Morris (CEO, Rally) might be responsible for the Topo Chico shortage Sep 15, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Bremner Morris, CEO of Rally. They talk ‘stocks with socks, flooding the most iconic building in SF, keeping it “cinchy,” and Bohemian Rhapsody karaoke.

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

38. Sheel Mohnot (Co-Founder, Better Tomorrow Ventures) is anything but a timepass Sep 08, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sheel Mohnot, Co-Founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures. They talk about spending ten hours at The Magic Castle, mudflap gifting, Van Cleef cufflinks, being in a Justin Bieber music video, and what else? Bidets.

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

37. Ginny Hogan (Comedian, Author) is an anti-driving advocate Sep 01, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Ginny Hogan, stand-up comedian, author of “Toxic Femininity in the Workplace,” and creator of the upcoming Audible original “Yes We Mustard.” They talk about performative nose rings, eating dinner at 4:30pm, hard hair, and being an unexpected sex icon.

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

This episode is sponsored byThis 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.

36. Ellen DaSilva (Director of Strategic Partnerships, hims & hers) is friends with your mom Aug 25, 2021

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This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Ellen DaSilva, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at hims & hers. They talk about retired I-Banking swag, hiring a tamagotchi babysitter, The DaSilva Family Annual Tour de ‘Tucket, and freshly “squozen” OJ.

You can find Ellen on Twitter at twitter.com/ellenjdasilva 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, 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!

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