Most founders think you need to be technical to build a billion-dollar company.
But some of the world’s biggest tech giants were started by people who never wrote a single line of code.
In this episode, Sophia Matveeva unpacks the journeys of four non-technical founders who rewrote the rules of...
Most non-technical founders dream of building a game-changing tech product—without learning to code.
But bridging the gap between vision and execution? That takes more than just a good idea.
In this episode, Sophia Matveeva breaks down 7 essential lessons from the rise and fall of BlackBerry, a...
Most founders dream of creating a product so good it sells itself.
That’s the promise of product-led growth: customers discover, share, and adopt your product with little to no sales effort.
Sadly that's rarely the reality.
In the early stages, almost every founder has to do the hard, unglamor...
If you’re a non-technical founder building your first product, this episode is for you.
In today’s lesson, Robyn Exton shares the real story of how she went from branding agency employee to founder of a global tech company — without writing a line of code.
She didn’t raise millions on day one. ...
Most startup CEOs think they’re the visionary.
But in today’s episode, you’ll learn why the CEO is often the single biggest threat to team productivity — and how to avoid becoming one.
Based on a real conversation with a seasoned CTO and a sales leader who’ve scaled startups to exit, this episo...
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From accelerators to corporate venture capital, most startup support structures fail to deliver. Investor and entrepreneur Andrew Ackerman explains why — and what founders and corporates should do instead.
With over 70 investments and hundreds of founders mentored, Andrew brings rare perspect...
The more technology you put into your product, the worse it can get.
In this episode, Sophia Matveeva talks with Zahra Almahoozi, founder of DARB and recent graduate of the Tech for Non-Technical Founders program in Bahrain.
Discover how Zahra's "less is more" approach helped her build a startu...
Start-up failure is never pleasant, but did you know you can actually make more money and be more successful as a result?
In this candid, no-nonsense episode, you'll learn exactly what to do when your venture doesn't make it.
This episode is for you if you:
- Run a company
- Are thinking of sta ...
What’s good for Big Tech isn’t always good for Little Tech, and vice versa.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the key differences between these two worlds and what they mean for you.
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Which Big Tech lessons don't apply in Little Tech and vice versa.
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Do you really need a co-founder? There's intense pressure in the startup world to find co-founders, but the data tells a surprising story.
MIT research shows that solo founders are actually more than twice as likely to succeed compared to teams, while Harvard research reveals that 65% of high-po...
Think Silicon Valley was built by brilliant founders and venture capital? Think again.
Governments have been the secret force behind every major tech breakthrough - and understanding this could be crucial for your success, whether you are an innovator or an investor.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato...
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