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Tech for Non-Techies

Sophia Matveeva
Innovation
No-Code Tools
Technology
Digital Leadership
Digital Transformation
Cybersecurity
Entrepreneurship
Technology Strategy
Career Development
The Innovator's Dilemma
Startups
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Venture Capital
Product Development
Leadership
Burberry
Netflix
Risk Management
Executive Coaching

Tech for Non-Techies helps Business Leaders have great careers in the Digital Age, with episodes on innovation, digital transformation, start-ups and how technology is changing business. Learn tech concepts, apply them to business strategy, and get practical advice on how to succeed as a Digital Leader today. Learn how to work with tech clients, transition career, succeed in digital transformation... more

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For years, non-technical founders were second class citizens in tech. 

Not anymore. 

In this episode, Sophia Matveeva shares five reasons why today is the best time in history to start a tech venture without being a coder — and why, in some cases... more

Can you really lead a tech company if you’re not technical yourself?

David Windley has done exactly that.

He’s the former CHRO at Yahoo, held senior HR roles at Microsoft, Intuit, and Activision, scaled a startup from under $1M to $50M as CEO, an... more

Most people think you need to be a Silicon Valley insider — or have millions in funding — to start a tech venture.

That’s just not true.

In this episode, Sophia Matveeva shares the journeys of four Tech for Non-Techies alumni who built products a... more

Most founders think you need to be technical to build a billion-dollar company.

But some of the world’s biggest tech giants were started by people who never wrote a single line of code.

In this episode, Sophia Matveeva unpacks the journeys of fou... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Marilyn Sandor
Pediatric dentist in Florida who built a remote care app during COVID.
Episode: 270: Real People, Real Startups: Lessons from Our Alumni
Musi Skosana
CEO and founder of an asset management firm in South Africa.
Episode: 270: Real People, Real Startups: Lessons from Our Alumni
Gustavo Juarez
CFO working in large corporations in Mexico.
Episode: 270: Real People, Real Startups: Lessons from Our Alumni
Jeffrey Fidelman
Founder and Managing Director of Fidelman & Company, an investment bank for early and mid-stage companies.
Fidelman & Company
Episode: 268: How to Align Founders and Investors (Before Things Go Wrong)
Vijay Rajendran
Silicon Valley venture builder, investor, and founder coach
500 Global
Episode: 266. Founder-Led vs. Product-Led Growth: how to pick the right path for your startup
Robyn Exton
CEO and founder of Her, a dating app for queer women
Her
Episode: 265. From vodka shots to Y Combinator: how a non-technical founder built a global tech company
Andrew Ackerman
Serial entrepreneur, early-stage investor, and startup mentor
Episode: 255. What Most Startup Support Gets Wrong — and How to Fix It
David Ewing
Entrepreneur who built his first company in the Dot-Com Era.
Episode: 251: Lessons from the Dot-Com era for today's AI Hype
Zahra Almahoozi
Founder of a startup called DARB, aimed at helping individuals choose their career paths.
Episode: 250. Less Tech, More Value: Why Simpler Digital Products Win

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Sophia Matveeva
Tech entrepreneur, executive coach, and host of a podcast focused on empowering non-technical professionals in the tech space.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • High quality, easy to understand downloads

    I learn so much from these short episodes and I love how Sophia always goes right to the heart of what she discusses without any hype or fluff. Perfect for a busy professional.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sailor Crystal
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • The gift that keeps on giving!

    Invaluable content in each and every episode!! 💥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephyosaurus
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast, great content!

    Recently came across the Tech For Non-Techies podcast and am really enjoying it. Really appreciated your episode with Dr. Marilyn Sandor about her journey of going from a practicing dentist to becoming a tech founder when Covid-19 shut her office down. So many amazing takeaways! Can't wait to listen to more episodes! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BP Writer
    United States2 years ago
  • 10/10!

    Amazing show! you get to learn so much valuable tips on here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claribelleee
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Podcast of the Year for me and even if YOU ARE Technical !

    Thanks Sophia for what is now becoming MY podcast of the year. I now listen more to this podcast than ANY OTHERS out there, and across every subject. It’s just simply brilliant and I love Sophias straightforward

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigey
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The podcast is frequently described as an invaluable resource for both budding entrepreneurs and established leaders navigating digital transformation.
Listeners appreciate the concise, actionable insights provided in each episode, often highlighting the practical application of tech concepts to real-world business scenarios.
Many find Sophia's hosting style engaging, with a strong emphasis on clarity and accessibility for non-techies, making complex subjects easier to grasp.

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268: How to Align Founders and Investors (Before Things Go Wrong)
Q: How do you align expectations between founders and investors?
By setting proper expectations from the beginning and encouraging open conversation to clarify what each party can realistically provide.
266. Founder-Led vs. Product-Led Growth: how to pick the right path for your startup
Q: How can founders convince their potential customers to engage with them directly?
Founders should listen to their customers, avoiding the typical sales pitch to foster a more genuine connection.
266. Founder-Led vs. Product-Led Growth: how to pick the right path for your startup
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is not a salesperson but has a great product idea?
I would tell that lawyer to replace the word sales with influence, and then you would see everything you're doing at the beginning of your business is a matter of influence.
263. The feature factory trap: when output doesn’t equal progress
Q: When somebody is making a new tech product like an app, when should they start doing and stop planning?
They almost always should stop planning and start doing.
251: Lessons from the Dot-Com era for today's AI Hype
Q: What are the fundamentals that people were ignoring during the Dot-Com boom? And are they the same fundamentals that people are ignoring today?
They ignored clear paths to revenue and customer experience, which are still crucial today.

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Focused on equipping business leaders with vital technology skills and insights, episodes cover topics such as digital transformation, innovation, startups, and the evolving role of technology in business. The content aims to demystify tech concepts, thereby enabling non-technical professionals to devise effective business strategies and navigate the tech landscape with greater confidence. Unique aspects include practical advice tailored for non-technical founders and corporate leaders facing transitions, as well as interviews with successful entrepreneurs sharing their journeys in tech. This resource is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their leadership capabilities in a digital-first world.

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Recent guests on Tech for Non-Techies include:

1. Dr. Marilyn Sandor
2. Musi Skosana
3. Gustavo Juarez
4. Jeffrey Fidelman
5. Vijay Rajendran
6. Robyn Exton
7. Andrew Ackerman
8. David Ewing

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