Non-Technical

This 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 data warehouse into your CRM, marketing automation platform, advertising platforms, finance tools, and more! If you're a scaling product-led growth company looking to increase the productivity of your sales reps, personalize your customer communications and reduce churn, you can learn more at getcensus.com/nontechnical

This 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 Census, a reverse ETL tool that syncs trusted data from the data warehouse into your CRM, marketing automation platform, advertising platforms, finance tools, and more! If you're a scaling product-led growth company looking to increase the productivity of your sales reps, personalize your customer communications and reduce churn, you can learn more at getcensus.com/nontechnical

This 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, marketing automation platform, advertising platforms, finance tools, and more! If you're a scaling product-led growth company looking to increase the productivity of your sales reps, personalize your customer communications and reduce churn, you can learn more at getcensus.com/nontechnical

This 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 by Betts Recruiting! If you’re a high-performing professional looking for your next opportunity, it’s time to become a Betts Connect Community member. Apply to join Betts’ exclusive network, and if you’re accepted, those tech startups will reach out to YOU. Apply now for your exclusive lifetime membership at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical

This 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 next opportunity, it’s time to become a Betts Connect Community member. Apply to join Betts’ exclusive network, and if you’re accepted, those tech startups will reach out to YOU. Apply now for your exclusive lifetime membership at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical

This 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 Recruiting! If you’re a high-performing professional looking for your next opportunity, it’s time to become a Betts Connect Community member. Apply to join Betts’ exclusive network, and if you’re accepted, those tech startups will reach out to YOU. Apply now for your exclusive lifetime membership at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical

This 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-performing professional looking for your next opportunity, it’s time to become a Betts Connect Community member. Apply to join Betts’ exclusive network, and if you’re accepted, those tech startups will reach out to YOU. Apply now for your exclusive lifetime membership at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical

This 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 sponsored by Betts Recruiting! If you’re a high-performing professional looking for your next opportunity, it’s time to become a Betts Connect Community member. Apply to join Betts’ exclusive network, and if you’re accepted, those tech startups will reach out to YOU. Apply now for your exclusive lifetime membership at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical

This 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 opportunity, it’s time to become a Betts Connect Community member. Apply to join Betts’ exclusive network, and if you’re accepted, those tech startups will reach out to YOU. Apply now for your exclusive lifetime membership at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical

This 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 opportunity, it’s time to become a Betts Connect Community member. Apply to join Betts’ exclusive network, and if you’re accepted, those tech startups will reach out to YOU. Apply now for your exclusive lifetime membership at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical