Non-Technical

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.

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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.

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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

This 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 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 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 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