This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Alex Lieberman, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the daily email newsletter, Morning Brew. They talk adult ice cream, our first topographically (!) tiny hill, emotion potion, getting stoked on Susan Boyle, and the precise moment when 1 + 1 = 0. You can find Alex on Twitter at twitter.com/businessbarista and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Modern Treasury! M...
Jan 26, 2022•43 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Kara Swisher, journalist, podcaster, and opinion writer for The New York Times. They talk about shrimp scampi & caviar (obviously), floral decay, ‘Arcadia,’ shoulder pads, and why getting a tattoo is—or should be—like ordering a sandwich. You can find Kara on Twitter at twitter.com/karaswisher and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Modern Treasury! Modern Trea...
Jan 19, 2022•41 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jenny 8. Lee, CEO of Plympton, Sundance fellow, seed investor, and emoji activist. They talk texting-before-calling (!), “boring” diaries, Eeyore vs. Tigger (vs. Piglet), famous bus passengers, and SHIFT + OPTION + HYPHEN, baby!!!!!! You can find Jenny on Twitter at twitter.com/jenny8lee and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Modern Treasury! Modern Treasury makes...
Jan 12, 2022•43 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Howard Lindzon, General Partner at Social Leverage and Co-Founder of StockTwits. They talk about friendly British ghosts, the case of the missing “puffy pants,” shorting $TSLA (heh), and the only two words you need to sustain a 26-year marriage. You can find Howard on Twitter at twitter.com/howardlindzon and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Modern Treasury! Mode...
Jan 05, 2022•54 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Logan Ury, author of How to Not Die Alone and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge. They talk about the teachings of RuPaul, whether skeletons are real, leggings privilege, one minute of Jingle Bell Rock, and which picture she accidentally sent to her favorite childhood author. You can find Logan on Twitter at twitter.com/loganury and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sp...
Dec 22, 2021•53 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Jon Youshaei, a creator, contributing writer at Forbes and Time magazine, and creator-in-residence at Origin. They talk about unlimited free parking, socially-cognizant calendar invites, Bed, Bath & Morality, and why we’d all be lucky to visit his mom. You can find Jon on Twitter at twitter.com/EveryVowel and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting...
Dec 15, 2021•39 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Arielle Zuckerberg, partner at a leading early-stage venture fund. They talk about yard sales, ZuckNet, putting the A in Arielle, disco cowboys, a sour patch kids taste test (!), and her Ode to Coconut. You can find Arielle on Twitter at twitter.com/ariellezuck 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...
Dec 08, 2021•41 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Andrew Yang, entrepreneur, author, and former U.S. presidential and NYC mayoral candidate. They talk about high-octane typing, the fabled Yang laugh, overzealous teenage gift-giving, red beans vs. bubbles, and suboptimal optionality. You can find Andrew on Twitter at twitter.com/AndrewYang 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 ...
Dec 01, 2021•50 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Celine Halihou, Founder & CEO of Loyal. They talk about return-to-office smudging, getting drunk in a ditch, what the FDA and Alexis’ Dad have in common, and the (literal) toll for keeping Celine’s cats. You can find Celine on Twitter at twitter.com/celinehalioua 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 oppor...
Nov 24, 2021•52 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Joe Posnanski, author of many books, including the New York Times Bestseller The Baseball 100. They talk about “real weather,” Paul Giamatti vs. Nicolas Cage, the ultimate conversation-stopper, and the healing powers of mall Chinese food. You can find Joe on Twitter at twitter.com/jposnanski and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Betts Recruiting. If you’re lookin...
Nov 17, 2021•49 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Maia Bittner, entrepreneur and angel investor. They talk about misguided drop-shoulder fantasies, the present box (!!!), intuitive COGS, and how to name your dog (using data). You can find Maia on Twitter at twitter.com/maiab 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...
Nov 10, 2021•50 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sahil Lavingia, the Founder and CEO of Gumroad. They talk about the first principles of Hamilton, Starbucks’ secret menu, an unhinged return of the Vibram Five Finger, and (almost!!) joining the Church of Scientology. You can find Sahil on Twitter at twitter.com/shl 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 opport...
Nov 03, 2021•48 min
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 oppor...
Oct 13, 2021•50 min
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...
Oct 06, 2021•44 min
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 Bett...
Sep 29, 2021•43 min
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 joi...
Sep 22, 2021•42 min
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 ...
Sep 15, 2021•44 min
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...
Sep 08, 2021•38 min
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 sp...
Sep 01, 2021•46 min
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 ...
Aug 25, 2021•50 min
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 k...
Aug 11, 2021•39 min
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 Ven...
Aug 04, 2021•50 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Rachel Carlson, the CEO and Co-Founder of Guild Education. They talk about twin baby discourse, the humble fanny pack, swiping left on polos, The PMC (Paper Menu Coalition) and how Mr. Worldwide is connected to the Denver synchronized swimming community. You can find Rachel on Twitter at twitter.com/RachelRCarlson and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by The Cloud 1...
Jul 28, 2021•43 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sam Reich, CEO of CollegeHumor and its subscription platform, Dropout. They talk about the lamest way to die, Order & Law, that time everything was a cake, Pogs (a lot), taking magic lessons over Zoom, Weird Al’s cultural influence, and which THREE architects they can both name (you won’t believe your ears!!!). You can find Sam on Twitter at twitter.com/samreich and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay or instagram.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonT...
Jul 21, 2021•52 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Li Jin, Founder and General Partner of Atelier Ventures. They talk about crying for Limited Too, Li’s highly unusual high school experience, AaaS (Adulting as a Service), and extremely last mile bacon delivery. You can find Li on Twitter at twitter.com/ljin18 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 tradit...
Jul 14, 2021•50 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Nikhil Krishnan, Founder of Out-Of-Pocket and self-proclaimed thinkboi. They talk about making (real) friends online, getting recognized as a shitposter, what AirBnb WON’T tell you (!), and the Bar Mitzvah-powered NYC custom sneaker economy. You can find Nikhil on Twitter at twitter.com/nikillinit and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod . This episode is sponsored by Privacy.com ! Privacy.com l...
Jul 07, 2021•48 min
This week, Alexis resumes getting non-technical with Chris Sacca, Co-Founder of Lowercarbon Capital. They talk about prop bets in Vegas gone wrong (or right?), the mid-Atlantic accent, a caffeinated affair to remember, and the *subtle* art of national TV name-drops. You can find Chris on Twitter at twitter.com/sacca and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod or instagram.com/yayalexisgay. This episode is sponsored by Privacy.com! Privacy.com lets you buy things online...
Jun 30, 2021•37 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Chris Sacca, Co-Founder of Lowercarbon Capital. They talk about Oxford Cowboys, icing Travis Kalanick (yes, that kind of icing), spending a decade in the friendzone, subverting the princess-industrial complex, and what vintage Ts have to do with succeeding as a lawyer. You can find Chris on Twitter at twitter.com/sacca and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is brought to you by P...
Jun 23, 2021•46 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Kim Pham, co-founder of food startup Omsom. They talk about rat skull necklaces, what Drag Race and the MCU have in common, being loud, proud, and OTT, and the time they saw 2 Chainz amidst a sea of tweens. You can find Kim on Twitter at twitter.com/kim617 and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Ascend . If you’re a woman in tech, Ascend’s six-week Leadership Program will teach you the skills t...
Jun 16, 2021•45 min
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Sara Dietschy, a tech and creativity YouTuber. They talk about eating a weird sandwich by a highway, sleeping in a face hole, dads mining for crypto (ok), The Bad Habits, and the unforgiving fashion trend that’s regrettably making a comeback. You can find Sara on Twitter at twitter.com/saradietschy and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by MainStreet, MainStreet help...
Jun 09, 2021•37 min
