Non-Technical
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 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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65. Jasmine Crowe (Founder & CEO, Goodr) might be in need of some local Atlanta honey
April 06, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jasmine Crowe, Founder & CEO of Goodr. They talk about having a “wine garden,” AquaTots, vests!!!, honey immunotherapy, and her Uber driver’s impromptu performance at a party with Steve Aoki. You can find Jasmine on Twitter at twitter.com/jasminecrowe 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 f...
64. Ryan Broderick (Writer, Garbage Day) is ready to get CRAZY WITH EGGS!!!!!!
March 30, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Ryan Broderick, freelance tech writer publishing the Garbage Day newsletter. They talk about the Brazilian Duane Reade, America’s relationship with eggs, comforting horror, fixing Alexis’ Nintendo Switch, Drunk Scrabble, and being genuine on main. You can find Ryan on Twitter at twitter.com/broderick and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. I...
63. Tracy Chou (Founder & CEO, Block Party) literally has the (email) receipts.
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Tracy Chou, the Founder and CEO of Block Party. They talk about time zone trauma, having a high BPD count, iconic aol screen names, an extreme email diary REVEAL, and why Tracy is probably on your company’s revenue slide. You can find Tracy on Twitter at twitter.com/triketora 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-performi...
63. Tracy Chou (Founder & CEO, Block Party) literally has the (email) receipts
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Tracy Chou, the Founder and CEO of Block Party. They talk about time zone trauma, iconic AOL screen names, an extreme email diary REVEAL (!), and why Tracy is probably on your company’s revenue slide. You can find Tracy on Twitter at twitter.com/triketora 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 looki...
62. Anne Raimondi (COO & Head of Business, Asana) knows the water lilies bwing us togeder
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Anne Raimondi, COO and Head of Business at Asana. They talk about parallel universes (on Etsy), Exploding Kittens, party people, Family Water Polo, and having Buttercup and Westley in the delivery room. You can find Anne on Twitter at twitter.com/anneraimondi 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 lo...
61. Mark Cuban (Entrepreneur & Investor) has left the building on a conveyor belt
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, investor, and television personality. They talk about filler fruit, “Baby Come Back,” being wrong on Twitter, Molly’s Pub, crumbs in the front seat, and whether Alexis knows what a jump shot is (...whoops). You can find Mark on Twitter at twitter.com/mcuban 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-pe...
60. Lauren Berson Sugarman (Founder & CEO, Conceive) is looking on the bright side (of the road)
March 02, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Lauren Berson Sugarman, Founder and CEO at Conceive. They talk about dating app friendships, the vest of the lower half, real estate-driven existential crises, Minnesota fried turkey, and “rural” America (East Hampton). You can find Lauren on Twitter at twitter.com/laurenberson and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Pilot. Pilot makes bookkeeping, budgeting,...
59. Buffy Maguire (Founder, Lady Falcon Coffee Club) knows when to hold ‘em
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Buffy Maguire, Founder of the Lady Falcon Coffee Club. They talk about surreality distortion fields, noisy ghosts, the cumulative slurp, “hell’s bells,” and what to expect when your Irish neighbor stops by at 10pm. You can find Buffy on Twitter at twitter.com/ladyfalconcc and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Pilot. Pilot makes bookkeeping, budgeting, fore...
58. Logan Bartlett (Managing Director, Redpoint) will unfortunately have to pass on the Kiss Cam
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Logan Bartlett, Managing Director at Redpoint. They talk about genetic intonation, when to say no to a marriage proposal, Magruber, the French Horn to VC pipeline (yes, again), and what Logan and Kanye just might have in common. You can find Logan on Twitter at twitter.com/loganbartlett and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Pilot. Pilot makes bookkeeping, ...
57. Kinsey Grant (Host, Thinking is Cool) is a former horse girl (REVEAL!!!)
February 09, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Kinsey Grant, Host of Thinking is Cool and Co-Founder of Smooth Ops. They talk barrel-racing horses, infraRED sauna (Taylor’s Version), the religion of “that’s showbiz, baby!!!”, spending lunchtime with your English teacher, and The Grant Family Christmas March. You can find Kinsey on Twitter at twitter.com/kinseygrant and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by ...
56. Waseem Daher (CEO & Co-Founder, Pilot) got his Twitter handle at Burning Man
February 02, 2022 13:30 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Waseem Daher, the CEO and co-founder of Pilot. They talk about the gentleman’s “shabam!”, dAsHbOaRd cOnFeSsIoNaL, when the thought DOESN’T count, #PizzaWeek, and what song to play at your next Senate confirmation hearing. You can find Waseem on Twitter at twitter.com/waseem 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 ...
55. Alex Lieberman (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Morning Brew) was forced to hang up his tongue-down Tims
January 26, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis 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 Treas...
54. Kara Swisher (Journalist, Podcaster) says “No.”
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThis 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 Tr...
53. Jenny 8. Lee (CEO, Plympton) can turn ketchup into cold, hard cash
January 12, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThis 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...
52. Howard Lindzon (General Partner, Social Leverage) has the body of a ghostbuster
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThis 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...
51. Logan Ury (Author & Dir. of Relationship Science, Hinge) is dying to debrief that dinner party
December 22, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThis 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 episod...
50. Jon Youshaei (Creator, Writer & Advisor) has trunk space (!) but no poker face
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruit...
49. Arielle Zuckerberg (Partner, Venture Capital) is serving up double black diamond bangers
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big oppor...
48. Andrew Yang (Entrepreneur, Former Presidential Candidate) is an adequate juggler (in this simulation, at least)
December 01, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re lo...
47. Celine Halihou (Founder & CEO, Loyal) might deserve a lifetime discount at Whole Foods
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big opp...
46. Joe Posnanski (Author, The Baseball 100) knows better than The Boss
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re ...
45. Maia Bittner (Entrepreneur, Angel Investor) is a flight attendant’s dream
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThis 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 netw...
44. Sahil Lavingia (CEO & Founder, Gumroad) is painting his own tree
November 03, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big ...
43. Max Chafkin (Author, The Contrarian) just might get the band back together
October 13, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big opportu...
42. Snigdha Sur (CEO & Founder, The Juggernaut) always be hustlin’
October 06, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big opportunity, you can join the Betts network and ...
41. Hunter Walk (Investor, Homebrew) is the weirdest of the normal
September 29, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big opportunity, you can join th...
40. Alex Konrad (Senior Editor, Forbes) is human... or is he dancer?
September 22, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big opportunity, you c...
39. Bremner Morris (CEO, Rally) might be responsible for the Topo Chico shortage
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big opportunity, you can join the Betts network and get conn...
38. Sheel Mohnot (Co-Founder, Better Tomorrow Ventures) is anything but a timepass
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big oppor...
37. Ginny Hogan (Comedian, Author) is an anti-driving advocate
September 01, 2021 16:25 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBThis 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 episod...
36. Ellen DaSilva (Director of Strategic Partnerships, hims & hers) is friends with your mom
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis 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 lookin...
35. Nuseir Yassin (Creator, Nas Daily + CEO, Nas Academy) is the MOST compelling guest of ALL TIME!!!!
August 11, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Nuseir Yassin, CEO of Nas Academy and host of the daily vlogging channel, Nas Daily. They talk about dating to serve the singularity, the no fiction diet, Feng Shui consultants, GO GO GO!, and the board game that could put your relationship on the rocks. You can find Nuseir on Twitter at twitter.com/nasdaily and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Polywork, ...
34. Joe Albanese (CEO & Co-Founder, Stir) invites you to share a brain with him
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Joe Albanese, CEO and Co-founder of Stir. They talk about the four very normal stages of friendship, BBE (Big Brain Energy), J. Crew as streetwear, and Robert De Niro interviewing at Facebook. You can find Joe on Twitter at twitter.com/josephpalbanese and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by The Cloud 100. For the 6th year in a row, Salesforce Ventures, Bessem...
44. Joe Albanese (CEO & Co-Founder, Stir) invites you to share a brain with him
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Joe Albanese, CEO and Co-founder of Stir. They talk about the four very normal stages of friendship, BBE (Big Brain Energy), J. Crew as streetwear, and Robert De Niro interviewing at Facebook. You can find Joe on Twitter at twitter.com/josephpalbanese and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by The Cloud 100. For the 6th year in a row, Salesforce Ventures, Bessem...
33. Rachel Carlson (CEO & Co-Founder, Guild Education) likes good laws and hates bad rules
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Rachel Carlson, the CEO and Co-Founder of Guild Education. They talk about twin baby discourse, the humble fanny pack, swiping left on polos, The PMC (Paper Menu Coalition) and how Mr. Worldwide is connected to the Denver synchronized swimming community. You can find Rachel on Twitter at twitter.com/RachelRCarlson and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by The C...
32. Sam Reich (CEO, CollegeHumor) has a couple tricks up his sleeve
July 21, 2021 13:24 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThis 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 or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/Non...
31. Li Jin (Founder & General Partner, Atelier) can show you where to stuff your scallions
July 14, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Li Jin, Founder and General Partner of Atelier Ventures. They talk about crying for Limited Too, Li’s highly unusual high school experience, AaaS (Adulting as a Service), and extremely last mile bacon delivery. You can find Li on Twitter at twitter.com/ljin18 and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Polywork, a new kind of professional social network. Whereas ...
30. Nikhil Krishnan (Founder, Out-Of-Pocket) is buying the homies pedicures
July 07, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Nikhil Krishnan, Founder of Out-Of-Pocket and self-proclaimed thinkboi. They talk about making (real) friends online, getting recognized as a shitposter, what AirBnb WON’T tell you (!), and the Bar Mitzvah-powered NYC custom sneaker economy. You can find Nikhil on Twitter at twitter.com/nikillinit and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Privacy.com! Privacy.c...
29. Part 2 of 2: Chris Sacca (Co-Founder, Lowercarbon Capital) is the king of high-stakes roshambo
June 30, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week, Alexis resumes getting non-technical with Chris Sacca, Co-Founder of Lowercarbon Capital. They talk about prop bets in Vegas gone wrong (or right?), the mid-Atlantic accent, a caffeinated affair to remember, and the *subtle* art of national TV name-drops. You can find Chris on Twitter at twitter.com/sacca and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod or instagram.com/yayalexisgay. This episode is sponsored by Privacy.com! Privacy.com lets you buy thing...
28. Part 1 of 2: Chris Sacca (Co-Founder, Lowercarbon Capital) knows the only way to move cattle fast is slow
June 23, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Chris Sacca, Co-Founder of Lowercarbon Capital. They talk about Oxford Cowboys, icing Travis Kalanick (yes, that kind of icing), spending a decade in the friendzone, subverting the princess-industrial complex, and what vintage Ts have to do with succeeding as a lawyer. You can find Chris on Twitter at twitter.com/sacca and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is brought to yo...
27. Kim Pham (Co-Founder, Omsom) can fold you under the table
June 16, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Kim Pham, co-founder of food startup Omsom. They talk about rat skull necklaces, what Drag Race and the MCU have in common, being loud, proud, and OTT, and the time they saw 2 Chainz amidst a sea of tweens. You can find Kim on Twitter at twitter.com/kim617 and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Ascend. If you’re a woman in tech, Ascend’s six-week Leadership Program will teach you the sk...
26. Sara Dietschy (Tech YouTuber) has a PSA for Tim Cook
June 09, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sara Dietschy, a tech and creativity YouTuber. They talk about eating a weird sandwich by a highway, sleeping in a face hole, dads mining for crypto (ok), The Bad Habits, and the unforgiving fashion trend that’s regrettably making a comeback. You can find Sara on Twitter at twitter.com/saradietschy and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by MainStreet, MainStree...
25. Josh Constine (Principal, SignalFire) throws a mean axe
June 02, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Josh Constine, an early stage investor at SignalFire and former editor-at-large of TechCrunch. They talk about trial-by-fire first dates, rocking the “omnibang,” Dadchelor parties, the proper way to send a birthday text, and having a hawk as your ring bearer (on Canadian reality TV). You can find Josh on Twitter at twitter.com/JoshConstine and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This ep...
24. Amanda McLoughlin (Creator & CEO, Multitude) is the Robin Hood of (hypothetical) heists
May 19, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Amanda McLoughlin, the Creator & CEO of Multitude. They talk about big heist energy, suburban New York teen disillusionment, artful vs. necessity-based bricklaying patterns, and the highly controversial grilled cheese lubricant you love to hate. You can find Amanda on Twitter at twitter.com/shessomickey and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by MainStreet, Main...
23. Casey Newton (Founder & Editor, Platformer) famously hates the sun
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis 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. This episode is sponsored by MainStreet, MainStreet helps venture-backed startups uncover tax credit...
22. Turner Novak (Founder, Banana Capital) is the MVP of breaking your collarbone
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Turner Novak, Founder of Banana Capital. They talk about (almost) summiting the Everest of Halo, becoming a 10x EA, the Canadian “sorry,” and why this episode could be used as evidence in a court case. You can find Turner on Twitter at twitter.com/TurnerNovak and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by MainStreet, MainStreet helps venture-backed startups uncover ...
21. Alexia Bonatsos (Founder, Dream Machine VC) has a bone to pick with Gwen Stefani
April 28, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Alexia Bonatsos, former Co-Editor of TechCrunch and Founder/Managing Director of Dream Machine VC. They talk about Greek Reddit hot sauce forums, a severe case of nineties brow, capitalism-induced bad mouthfeel, leveraging Cost-Per-Wear (CPW) for a sustainable clothing budget, what connects M&M yogurt to Machiavelli, and a hot new skincare secret you just might find in the deli section. You can find Alexia on Twitter at twitter.com/alexia and Alexis...
20. Jared Erondu (Head of Design, Lattice) is allergic to East Coast avocados
April 21, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jared Erondu, Head of Design at Lattice. They talk about left-handed confirmation bias, what two out of two dentists agree on, being a level 5 pool player, Old Bay seasoning (for dessert?), and the Brooklyn of Trinidad. You can find Jared on Twitter at *@erondu* ( https://twitter.com/erondu ) an d Alexis at ** *@yayalexisgay* ( https://twitter.com/yayalexisgay ) ** and *@NonTechnicalPod* ( https://twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod ) *.* This episode is sp...
20. Jared Erondu (VP of Design, Lattice) is allergic to East Coast avocados
April 21, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jared Erondu, VP of Design at Lattice. They talk about left-handed confirmation bias, what two out of two dentists agree on, being a level 5 pool player, Old Bay seasoning (for dessert?), and the Brooklyn of Trinidad. You can find Jared on Twitter at twitter.com/erondu and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by MainStreet, MainStreet helps venture-backed startup...
19. Helena Price Hambrecht (Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Haus) is the North Carolina Queen of Music
April 14, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis week, Alexis gets non-technical with Helena Price Hambrecht, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Haus. They talk about the Rocky Balboa of Dads, being secretly popular, following your heart (to naps), swoopy bangs, competitive piano, and moving across the country to (not) marry a grape farmer. You can find Helena on Twitter at twitter.com/helena and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Secureframe! Securefr...