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Non-Technical

Non-Technical

By Alexis Gay

San Francisco-based 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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05. Megan Quinn (COO, Niantic, Inc.) knows where there be dragons

Non-TechnicalJan 06, 2021

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13. Zak Kukoff (VC, General Catalyst) hasn’t made a dime from the French horn

13. Zak Kukoff (VC, General Catalyst) hasn’t made a dime from the French horn

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Zak Kukoff, VC at General Catalyst. They talk about how Zak got himself banned (and unbanned!) from this very show, why there’s no such thing as too many Livestrong bracelets, what my physical therapist has in common with Zak’s grandma, and whether his DMs are open for combat.

You can find Zak on Twitter @zck and Alexis at @yayalexisgay and @NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Public.com, the investing social network, where you can buy stocks with any amount of money and share ideas within a community of investors. Head to Public.com to sign up, or take a look at what I’m investing in at public.com/yayalexisgay!

(And now for the fine print: Valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures for more info!)

Mar 03, 202145:51
12. Adam Davidson (Author, The Passion Economy) didn’t do enough drugs in high school

12. Adam Davidson (Author, The Passion Economy) didn’t do enough drugs in high school

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Adam Davidson, economics journalist and author of The Passion Economy. They talk forsaking an ant farm for an enduring marriage, the “dumbest” thing Adam ever did (for years!), which punctuation choice is for cretins and fools, and more!

You can find Adam on Twitter @adamdavidson and Alexis at @yayalexisgay and @NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Public.com, the investing social network, where you can buy stocks with any amount of money and share ideas within a community of investors.

Head to Public.com to sign up, or take a look at what I’m investing in at public.com/yayalexisgay!

(And now for the fine print: Valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures for more info!)

Feb 24, 202149:05
11. Sara Mauskopf (CEO & Co-founder, Winnie) is NOT Most Likely to Study for the SATs After the SATs Are Over

11. Sara Mauskopf (CEO & Co-founder, Winnie) is NOT Most Likely to Study for the SATs After the SATs Are Over

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sara Mauskopf, CEO & Co-founder of Winnie. They talk about buying pants with no holes, tricking kids into exercise, secretly keeping score, the most polarizing flavor of La Croix, and the time Sara got kicked out of yoga class. You can find Sara on Twitter @sm and Alexis at @yayalexisgay and @NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Public.com, the investing social network, where you can buy stocks with any amount of money and share ideas within a community of investors.

Head to Public.com to sign up, or take a look at what I’m investing in at public.com/yayalexisgay!

(And now for the fine print: Valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures for more info!)

Feb 17, 202144:36
10. Jarvis Johnson (Comedy YouTuber, Forbes 30 Under 30) has Big Rice Cooker Energy

10. Jarvis Johnson (Comedy YouTuber, Forbes 30 Under 30) has Big Rice Cooker Energy

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jarvis Johnson, prolific youtuber, former software engineer, and Alexis’ friend! They talk about falling asleep to speed runs, their shared knowledge of Simple Plan lyrics (you’ve been warned), which insurance spokesman is due for a Jarvis collab, and MORE!

You can find Jarvis on Twitter @jarvis and Alexis at @yayalexisgay and @NonTechnicalPod.

This episode is sponsored by Public.com, the investing social network, where you can buy stocks with any amount of money and share ideas within a community of investors. Head to Public.com to sign up, or take a look at what I’m investing in at public.com/yayalexisgay!

(And now for the fine print: Valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures for more info!)

Feb 10, 202145:30
09. Julie Zhuo (Author, The Making of a Manager) is raising a family of cheese artisans
Feb 03, 202140:04
08. Chetan Puttagunta (GP, Benchmark) knows where to get gulab jamun in Scotland
Jan 27, 202140:42
07. Adrienne Porter Felt (Dir. of Eng., Google) has a history with the Backstreet Boys
Jan 20, 202141:39
06. Scott Belsky (CPO, Adobe) hates elephants… in the room
Jan 13, 202148:10
05. Megan Quinn (COO, Niantic, Inc.) knows where there be dragons
Jan 06, 202147:10
04. Terri Burns (30 Under 30, Venture Capital) is a lightning rod for bagel controversy
Dec 23, 202055:21
03. Web Smith (Founder, 2PM Inc.) is rewriting The Great Gatsby
Dec 16, 202052:01
02. Ankur Nagpal (Founder & CEO, Teachable) has a haunted house
Dec 09, 202045:33
01. Cassidy Williams (Principal DX Engineer, Netlify) loves a wholesome Korean Drama
Dec 09, 202053:25
Non-Technical Trailer

Non-Technical Trailer

The trailer for Non-Technical Join San Francisco-based comedian Alexis Gay as she asks today’s most interesting founders, execs, operators, VCs, thoughtleaders, and other blue-checks about everything except their resumes. First two episodes drop 12-9-2020!



Nov 29, 202000:55