Non-Technical

Non-Technical

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Non-Technical episodes

  • 43. Max Chafkin (Author, The Contrarian) just might get the band back together

    This 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 opportunity, you can join the Betts network and get connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical.

    51 min
  • 42. Snigdha Sur (CEO & Founder, The Juggernaut) always be hustlin’

    This 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 get connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical.

    45 min
  • 41. Hunter Walk (Investor, Homebrew) is the weirdest of the normal

    This 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 the Betts network and get connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical.

    43 min
  • 40. Alex Konrad (Senior Editor, Forbes) is human... or is he dancer?

    This 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 can join the Betts network and get connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical.



    43 min
  • 39. Bremner Morris (CEO, Rally) might be responsible for the Topo Chico shortage

    This 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 connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical.

    45 min
  • 38. Sheel Mohnot (Co-Founder, Better Tomorrow Ventures) is anything but a timepass

    This 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 opportunity, you can join the Betts network and get connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical

    39 min
  • 37. Ginny Hogan (Comedian, Author) is an anti-driving advocate

    This 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 episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re looking for your next big opportunity, you can join the Betts network and get connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical.

    47 min
  • 36. Ellen DaSilva (Director of Strategic Partnerships, hims & hers) is friends with your mom

    This 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 looking for your next big opportunity, join the Betts network and get connected with the world’s most innovative companies hiring go-to-market professionals like you. Learn more about hiring top talent or finding your next role at bettsrecruiting.com/nontechnical!

    50 min
  • 35. Nuseir Yassin (Creator, Nas Daily + CEO, Nas Academy) is the MOST compelling guest of ALL TIME!!!!

    This 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, a new kind of professional social network. Whereas traditional professional networks focus on labelling you with just a job title, Polywork enables people to share what they actually do on a timeline. Polywork is currently invite-only, but you can go to http://polywork.com/ and use the code “hellohello” to sign up now!

    39 min
  • 34. Joe Albanese (CEO & Co-Founder, Stir) invites you to share a brain with him

    This 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, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Forbes will be presenting the Cloud 100, the definitive list of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world and the 20 Rising Stars poised to join their ranks, on August 10th, 2021. You can register to join the Cloud 100 celebration at thecloud100.com. 

    50 min

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Type 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…