Non-Technical
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsType A comedian Alexis Gay interviews influential folks from tech, media, business and beyond about everything except their resumes. Who are the people building, funding, and running the tech companies shaping our daily lives? And like, has [INFLUENTIAL PERSON] ever kept a plant alive? Is [VERY IMPRESSIVE FOUNDER] actually afraid of the dark? What was [STALWART OF VC TWITTER] known for in high school? Tune into Non-Technical with Alexis Gay to find out.
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106. Vanessa Liu (CEO & Founder, Sugarwork) was (very casually) handpicked by NASA
April 19, 2023 21:15 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Vanessa Liu, Founder and CEO of Sugarwork. They talk about Involuntary Airplane Mode, kettlebell SNATCHES!!!, April 20th (“lol”), Winkle43, sending an Uber to WIN, and the LTV of a light blue blazer. You can find Vanessa on Twitter at https://twitter.com/vanessawliu. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. This episode...
105. Rashad Assir (Content Creator) is wondering if we could dim the lights JUST a touch, thank you!!!!!
April 12, 2023 16:47 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Rashad Assir, Content Creator! They talk about the West Village Pickleball Bully, DEEP savasana, curating ~the vibe~, Mitch Hedberg, CHAMILLIONAIRE!!!, what if Troy Bolton worked at McKinsey?, and—of course—the NPH 2013 Tony Awards opening. You can find Rashad on Twitter at https://twitter.com/corporayshid. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email list ...
104. Matthew Berry (Writer & Analyst, NBC Sports) is swimming in a sea of Hot Todds
April 05, 2023 16:40 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Matthew Berry, writer, columnist and fantasy sports analyst at NBC Sports. They talk about being stuck in the friendzone, the Reindeer Awareness Association of America (RAAA), being a twin dad!!!, Eyes on Coach, and THE highest-grossing actor of all-time on a PMB (per movie basis). You can find Matthew on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MatthewBerryTMR. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayal...
103. Heather Hartnett (CEO & Founding Partner, Human Ventures) is channeling Meditation Bob
March 29, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Heather Hartnett, CEO and Founding Partner of Human Ventures. They talk about Sims maximalism, Letting It Be, gamifying the human experience, fried Oreos (ok!!!), Odyssey of the Mind, and no white tablecloths. You can find Heather on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HeatherHartnett. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. ...
102. Natasha Mascarenhas (Senior Reporter, TechCrunch) is a 1 (ok, 20…) Bite Wonder
March 08, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Natasha Mascarenhas, Senior Reporter at TechCrunch. They talk about disassociating on vacation, croissant gate!!!, angsty re-tumbling teens, Love in the Time of Pregaming, BBQ (Bad Bunny Quarter), and spiritually attending the Taylor Swift concert. You can find Natasha on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nmasc_. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email li...
101. Scott Galloway (Professor & Entrepreneur) is the U2 album Apple put on our phones
March 01, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern, Author, Podcast Host, and Entrepreneur. They talk about visiting Cloud Nine, Yung Bruce Dern, juggling!!, jailbreaking the 305, and being dairy promiscuous. You can find Scott on Twitter at twitter.com/profgalloway. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. Find Non-Tec...
100. Ali Bonar (CEO & Co-Founder, Oat Haus) is riding the (emotional!!) wave
February 22, 2023 16:41 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Ali Bonar, CEO and Co-Founder of Oat Haus. They talk about JUICY weeks off, feeling pink!!, ordering from the Expanded Menu, “my therapist,” actually flossing, and when you could(n’t???) care less. You can find Ali on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ali_bonar. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. This episode is broug...
99. Joshua Browder (Founder & CEO, DoNotPay) is enjoying his view… of the M&M’s store
February 15, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Joshua Browder, Founder and CEO of DoNotPay. They talk about double bubbled water, falling off a chair lift, Shakira!!!, passive aggression (just a touch!), and Equi-torial Guinea. You can find Joshua on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jbrowder1. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. This episode is brought to you by A...
98. Evelyn Rusli (President & Co-Founder, Yumi) is army crawling her way out of the happiest place on earth
February 08, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Evelyn Rusli, President & Co-Founder of Yumi. They talk about PSP (Pot Stirring Playlists), Wikipedia Anxiety, (sassy) talking dogs, and writing a SQL query for restaurant recs. You can find Evelyn on Twitter at https://twitter.com/evelynrusli. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or you can sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. This episode is brought to you by As...
97. Bobby Marhamat (CEO, Raydiant) runs a good lawn, okay folks???
February 01, 2023 18:34 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Bobby Marhamat, CEO of Raydiant. They talk about being CEO of the football team, Al Pacino’s stunt double, tequila ghosts, the filler of sushi (!), “being” money, and RACOONS!!!! You can find Bobby on Twitter at https://twitter.com//bobbymarhamat. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. Find Non-Technical at twitter.com/NonTechnica...
Joe Posnanski (Author, The Baseball 100) knows better than The Boss
January 25, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB(Recorded October 2021) 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. You can also sign up for Alexis’s ...
Arielle Zuckerberg (General Partner, Long Journey Ventures) is serving up double black diamond bangers
January 18, 2023 17:20 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB(Recorded November 2021) This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Arielle Zuckerberg, General Partner at Long Journey Ventures. 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. You can also sign up for Alexis’s email list at https://bit.ly/hellof...
Logan Ury (Author & Dir. of Relationship Science, Hinge) is dying to debrief that dinner party
December 28, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB(Recorded November 2021) 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/NonTe...
Howard Lindzon (General Partner, Social Leverage) has the body of a ghostbuster
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB(Recorded November 2021) 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/howardlindzo and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. You can also sign up ...
96. Brooke Hammerling (Founder, The New New Thing) said she’d buy the flowers herself
December 14, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Brooke Hammerling, Founder of The New New Thing. They talk about the fold-and-roll, Marlboro Lights in the PanAm building, Potato!, a Middle English Party Trick, hotel bathrobe BETRAYAL, and going with The Flo. You can find Brooke on Twitter at https://twitter.com/brooke. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. Find Non-Technical a...
95. Carl Pei (CEO, Nothing) has gotta catch ‘em all
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing. They talk about the hedonic emoji treadmill, Tetris-imitating-life, flame wars (!), the purple translucent GameBoy Color, Gen-Z whisperers, and a Backstreet Boys karaoke comeback. You can find Carl on Twitter at https://twitter.com/getpeid. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. Find Non-Technical at twi...
94. Dana Gibber (Co-Founder & CEO, Flowcarbon) is making lemonade out of vegan leather
November 30, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Dana Gibber, Co-Founder & CEO of Flowcarbon. They talk about FOBC (Fear of Being Cold), getting papped in Israeli tabloids, a high stakes peanut butter situation, Zabar’s (obviously), inviting someone else’s husband to a concert, and NO MORE Thank You notes!!!!! You can find Dana on Twitter at https://twitter.com/danagibber. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her emai...
Jenny 8. Lee (CEO, Plympton) can turn ketchup into cold, hard cash
November 23, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB(Recorded January 2022) This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jenny 8. Lee, CEO of Plympton. 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. You can also sign up for Alexis's email list at https://bit.ly/hellofromalexis to stay tun...
93. Chris Hutchins (Host, All the Hacks Podcast) has never injured himself in an embarrassing way, ok???
November 16, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Chris Hutchins, Host of All the Hacks Podcast and Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront. They talk nametag placement, Mai Tais at Monkeypod, being a 4-month vegan, (st)optimization, a fermented brick of tea, xylophone bangers, and FAKE (!!!!) Prince William. You can find Chris on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hutchins. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her emai...
92. Justin Kan (Co-Founder, Twitch) is an Excited Cult—I mean—Community Leader
November 09, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Justin Kan, Co-Founder of Twitch. They talk about officiating weddings at Burning Man, The Elements of Sliding In, going brain-to-brain, and an oxford comma BOMBSHELL you won’t want to miss. You can find Justin on Twitter at https://twitter.com/justinkan. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. Find Non-Technical at twitter.com...
91. Brianne Kimmel (Founder, Worklife Ventures) is taking the lion’s path (whether he likes it or not)
November 02, 2022 14:20 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week, Alexis (finally!) gets non-technical with Brianne Kimmel, Founder and Managing Partner at Worklife Ventures. They talk about founding a Center for People Who Can’t Cook Good, the Game of Phones, AirBri-nB, high-stakes Shanghainese pug-sitting, a lion-shaped obstacle, and THE most surprising background actor of all-time. You can find Brianne on Twitter at https://twitter.com/briannekimmel. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yay...
90. Packy McCormick (Founder, Not Boring) is the [NAME REDACTED] of Park Slope
October 26, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Packy McCormick, Founder of Not Boring and advisor at a16z. They talk about Ballbasket, foot babies, Catholic guilt, NOT responding on Twitter, “who needs a mouth?,” Mr. Monopoly’s material assets, and that guy from that movie with the girl neighbor. You can find Packy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/packyM. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly...
89. Amber Illig (General Partner, The Council) didn’t bring a sous vide to the birthing suite
October 19, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Amber Illig, General Partner at The Council. They talk about non-toxic ordering, CPK (Cauliflower Pizza Kitchen), forks up and knives DOWN, cute emergencies, and Bucatini (not the pasta). You can find Amber on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AmberIllig. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. Find Non-Technical at twitter.com/NonTec...
88. Shannon Fiedler (Writer & Comedian) is certainly NOT covering up a crime in Telluride
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Shannon Fiedler, Writer, Comedian, Content Creator, and Actress. They talk about is-it-cake disease, unmistakable only child energy, being a seven-year-old hopeless romantic, ice cold betrayal, and Rudolph the red-nosed Maid of Honor. You can find Shannon on Instagram at instagram.com/shannonfiedler13. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofr...
87. Laura Behrens Wu (Founder & CEO, Shippo) is just one cat away from the danger zone
October 05, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Laura Behrens Wu, Founder and CEO of Shippo. They talk about Winston Churchill, utilitarian knitting, filthy hobbits!!, roller skate swag, and the next big YouTube star (you’ll never guess who it is). You can find Laura on Twitter at twitter.com/LauraBehrensWu. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. Find Non-Technical at twitter....
86. Brian Tyler Cohen (Political Commentator) doesn’t wanna die at lunch
September 28, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Brian Tyler Cohen, one of the most-viewed political commentators online. They talk about brooding middle school talent shows, PLAIN SALAD, the soothing New Jersey accent, dogs with socks (!!!) and searching for top-notch psychics in Energy Capital, USA. You can find Brian on Twitter at twitter.com/briantylercohen. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at b...
85. Ryan Petersen (Founder & CEO, Flexport) is on that antemeridian cappuccino drip
September 21, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Ryan Petersen, Founder & CEO of Flexport. They talk about being an N of 10, Batman’s business model, CTRL + command + space, $1,000 stuffed animals, getting robbed at machete point, and the juice-smoothie-bowl matrix. You can find Ryan on Twitter at twitter.com/typesfast. You can find Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay, and tiktok.com/@yayalexisgay or sign up for her email list at bit.ly/hellofromalexis. Find Non-Techn...
Sam Reich (CEO, CollegeHumor) has a couple tricks up his sleeve
September 14, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB(Recorded July 2021) This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sam Reich, CEO of CollegeHumor and its subscription platform, Dropout. They talk about the lamest way to die, Order & Law, that time everything was a cake, Pogs (a lot), taking magic lessons over Zoom, Weird Al’s cultural influence, and which THREE architects they can both name (you won’t believe your ears!!!). You can find Sam on Twitter at twitter.com/samreich and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay, instagram.com/yayalexisgay ...
Sahil Lavingia (CEO & Founder, Gumroad) is painting his own tree
September 07, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB(Recorded November 2021) 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. You can also sign up for Alexis’ email list at https://bit....
Kara Swisher (Journalist, Podcaster) says “No.”
August 31, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB(Recorded January 2022) 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 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. You can also sign up for Alexis's email list ...
84. Maëlle Gavet (CEO, Techstars) will go to the placemat over steak tartare
August 24, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Maëlle Gavet, CEO of Techstars. They talk about France’s Minitel, a dress FROM success, not owning a television (!!!), 10 minutes of craziness, “cave time,” and the ONLY proper way to eat Steak Tartare. You can find Maëlle on Twitter at twitter.com/MaelleGavet and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Census, a reverse ETL tool that syncs trusted data from the ...
83. Eric Newcomer (Author, Newcomer) understands the importance of being earnest
August 17, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Eric Newcomer, Author of Newcomer, the top startups and venture capital newsletter on Substack. They talk about instagram calorie tracking, party ILLUSIONS, 2-person karaoke, 12 hours of Duplicate Bridge, Tzolkin!!, and co-founding the Coffee & Earnesty Club. You can find Eric on Twitter at twitter.com/EricNewcomer and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Cen...
82. Fiona Co Chan (Founder & CEO, Youthforia) probably won’t be getting papped at Starbucks
August 10, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Fiona Co Chan, the Founder and CEO of Youthforia. They talk about 120 Second Fiancé, cutting class (!), slapping games, DIY PSLs, and the most romantic escalator in the world. You can find Fiona on Twitter at twitter.com/fionacochan and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Census, a reverse ETL tool that syncs trusted data from the data warehouse into your CRM...
81. Zach Graumann (Former Presidential Campaign Manager & Author) is busting out the golden pipes (by order of management)
August 03, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Zach Graumann, former campaign manager for Andrew Yang's 2020 presidential run and author of the new book, Longshot. They talk about adult acapella, 860 vs. 203, BYOSSS (stainless steel straws), enunciating!!!, and NOT embarrassing yourself in front of Sophia Bush. You can find Zach on Twitter at twitter.com/zach_graumann and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored...
80. Rosie Nguyen (Co-Founder & Chief Creator Officer, Fanhouse) has a gorilla grip on life
July 27, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Rosie Nguyen, Co-founder and Chief Creator Officer at Fanhouse. They talk about yellow kacheeks, Hunter Hunter HATERS, Apple Beef, a little magic, and one particularly chaotic TikTok. You can find Rosie on Twitter at twitter.com/jasminericegirl and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting! If you’re a high-performing professional looking for your ...
79. David Gelles (Author & Reporter, New York Times) will be enjoying Grey Poupon well after the apocalypse
July 20, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with David Gelles, Climate reporter at the New York Times and Author of 'The Man Who Broke Capitalism.’ They talk about suburban good mornings, CHAPSTICK!!!!, child wave blockers, American Willpower, and attending high school in a church attic (naturally!). You can find David on Twitter at twitter.com/dgelles and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiti...
78. Ashley Mayer (Co-Founder & GP, Coalition Operators) isn’t waiting for the name to drop
July 13, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Ashley Mayer, Co-Founder and General Partner at Coalition Operators. They talk about wearing wedding dresses at 4-star restaurants, naming-and-shaming, dining incompatibility (!), and MAUs (but not the ones you think). You can find Ashley on Twitter at twitter.com/ashleymayer and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting! If you’re a high-performin...
77. Jason Kander (Author, Veteran, Former MO Secretary of State) is NOT living every week like it’s Shark Week
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jason Kander, Author of ‘Invisible Storm,’ President of National Expansion at Veterans Community Project, and Host of the Majority 54 podcast. They talk about trampoline park pep talks, Kermit the Frog, high-stakes nuptials, Dreadful Selfish Crime, and baseball, baby!!! You can find Jason on Twitter at twitter.com/JasonKander and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponso...
76. Jason Yanowitz (Co-Founder, Blockworks) is getting fitted and going to Abilene
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jason Yanowitz, Co-founder of Blockworks. They talk about “obscure meats,” the Abilene effect, Ross from Friends, laughing on 2x, planification, and absolutely RIPPING sushi. You can find Jason on Twitter at twitter.com/JasonYanowitz and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting! If you’re a high-performing professional looking for your next opport...
75. Deena Shakir (Partner, Lux Capital) is finally out of Stevia stealth mode
June 22, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Deena Shakir, Partner at Lux Capital. They talk about quarterly visits to Disneyland, long-distance AIM-ing, Paw Patrol LIVE!!!, stevia schlepping, and ironic skinny jeans. You can find Deena on Twitter at twitter.com/deenashakir and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting! If you’re a high-performing professional looking for your next opportuni...
74. Daniel Lippman (Reporter, Politico) has a (broken) bone to pick with honeysuckles
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Daniel Lippman, a reporter covering the White House and Washington for Politico. They talk about secondhand pet peeves, medaling in Croquet, Man v. Honeysuckle, 3:30 AM wakeup calls, and boarding school "Night Golf." You can find Daniel on Twitter at twitter.com/dlippman and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting! If you’re a high-performing pro...
73. Leah Solivan (Founder, TaskRabbit) is fully prepared to organize these roly polies
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Leah Solivan, Founder of TaskRabbit and General Partner at FUEL Capital. They talk about boxing chaos, planking in Vegas (?), an 18-minute Star Wars tour de FORCE, “Bad Moms,” avoiding airplane altercations, and murder mystery (family) dinner theatre. You can find Leah on Twitter at twitter.com/labunleashed and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recrui...
72. Brian Murray (Partner, Craft Ventures & Co-Founder, Cabal) refuses to be manipulated by art
June 01, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Brian Murray, Partner & COO at Craft Ventures and Co-Founder of Cabal. They talk about Soccer Dads, austerity measures for coffee, having four daughters, BWGs (you know it when you see it), occasioning upon some fellows, and the Steve Martin/Macklemore remix we’ve all been waiting for. You can find Brian on Twitter at twitter.com/murr and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode ...
71. Liz Fosslien (Author and Head of Content, Humu) is trailblazing the great indoors
May 25, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Liz Fosslien, Author and Head of Content at Humu. They talk about driving with CONFIDENCE, microwave chefery, Work From Bed, L*na Bars, postmeridian smells, and the best therapy session of all-time. You can find Liz on Twitter at twitter.com/fosslien and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode of Non-Technical is brought to you by the 2022 Community-Led Summit: a 3-day virtual e...
70. Isa Watson (Founder & CEO, Squad) serves her pettiness a la mode
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Isa Watson, the Founder and CEO of Squad. They talk about sh*talking as a love language, the McRib of candy, “per my last email,” driving stick, and a cold, cold scoop of revenge. You can find Isa on Twitter at twitter.com/isadwatson and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode of Non-Technical is brought to you by the 2022 Community-Led Summit: a 3-day virtual event for builder...
69. Niv Dror (Founder & Managing Partner, Shrug Capital) has “no problem” with cartoon fish
May 11, 2022 17:29 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Niv Dror, the Founder & Managing Partner of Shrug Capital. They talk about a specific piece of the Hamilton stage, Irish goodbyes (and hellos!), ~beige food aesthetics~, and a VPB (Very Punctual Baby). You can find Niv on Twitter at twitter.com/Nivo0o0 and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode of Non-Technical is brought to you by the 2022 Community-Led Summit: a 3-day virtua...
Casey Newton (Founder & Editor, Platformer) famously hates the sun
May 04, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB(Recorded April 2021) This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Casey Newton, Founder and Editor of Platformer. They talk about retired theatre kid energy, cooking-show-induced communism, "DFMO," GOSSIP!, and the only two things Twitter should be used for. You can find Casey on Twitter at twitter.com/CaseyNewton and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.
68. Sarah Friar (CEO, Nextdoor) is a sleep latency overachiever
April 27, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor. They talk about the Dock of *THE* Bay, clean cups (every time!), when things go pear-shaped, being a Derry Girl, the tea cozy of the hand, leaving the lights on (...just in case), and what Sarah has in common with Rafael Nadal. You can find Sarah on Twitter at twitter.com/thefriley and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts R...
67. Naj Austin (Founder & CEO, Somewhere Good & Ethel’s Club) won’t mince words about garlic
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Naj Austin, the founder and CEO of Somewhere Good, an audio platform for community conversations and Ethel's Club, a wellness space for people of color. They talk about Dewey Decimal, going “full tilt” at EZoo, real life vs. Reddit, Big Grandma Vibes, moving to Greenport (chic), and secret Christmas!!! You can find Naj on Twitter at twitter.com/najjmahal and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnica...
66. Alexis Ohanian (Co-Founder, Reddit & Founder, Seven Seven Six) didn’t see his forehead for five years
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Alexis Ohanian, Founder of Seven Seven Six & Co-Founder and Former Executive Chairman of Reddit. They talk about The Ministry of Butter, trailblazin’ babies, live tweeting a haunting, minimalist squeeze bottle pancake art, “Blood Boys,” and what if Abraham Lincoln played bass for Metallica? You can find Alexis on Twitter at twitter.com/alexisohanian and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod....