282: 5 skills to master before you worry about tech Dec 10, 2025

Most people dive into tools, stacks, and AI hacks the moment a new idea lands.

Sadly, that’s the fastest way to burn cash and momentum.

Here’s the thing: before you touch a single line of tech, you need to master the skillset the best companies in the world return to again and again — the skill...

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276: How AI is reshuffling the rules of business Oct 29, 2025

How many founders think AI is about faster automation?

What if the real opportunity lies in reimagining how entire systems work?

Sophia Matveeva sits down with Sangeet Paul Choudary, best-selling author of Platform Revolution and Re/Shuffle: Who Wins When AI Restacks the Knowledge Economy, to e...

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260. How non-techies succeed in tech: lessons from Microsoft’s CTO Jul 02, 2025

What does it really take to lead in tech without a technical degree?

In this episode, Jennifer Byrne, former CTO of Microsoft US, shares how she built a top-tier tech career starting with a psychology degree — and why understanding context, not code, is your key to success.

You’ll learn:

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258. Why you need a brand before you need an app Jun 11, 2025

Most founders dive straight into building — features, user flows, no-code tools — before they’ve nailed the strategy that actually drives traction: brand.

In this episode, Sophia Matveeva shares why brand must come before product, especially for non-technical founders building tech-enabled busin...

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257. Why bad work wins Jun 04, 2025

 

Analysis paralysis is BORING. And it doesn't get you results.

Most founders think they fail because of the market, the product, or the pitch.

But the real killer is a slow mindset.

In this episode, Sophia Matveeva shows you why bad work beats perfect ideas — and how shifting your mindset ca...

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256. Top mistakes non-technical founders make & how to avoid them May 27, 2025

 

If you’re building a tech product but don’t have a technical background, this episode will save you months of wasted time and thousands in unnecessary spend.

In this re-release of one of our most popular early episodes, Tech for Non-Techies founder Sophia Matveeva shares the 5 biggest mistake...

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254. How to build a tech ecosystem that lasts May 14, 2025

 

What does it really take to build a tech ecosystem that endures — beyond PR launches and startup grants?

In this episode, Sophia Matveeva shares hard-won insights from working with governments, corporates, and investors on the frontlines of global digital transformation.

Whether you’re funding...

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252. Go from Local Player to Global Tech Leader Apr 30, 2025

Phil Knight spotted better running shoes in Japan — and turned that insight into Nike, one of the world’s biggest brands.

In this episode, you'll learn how thinking internationally sparks breakthrough ideas — and how to build a global edge into your career and business.

This episode is for you ...

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250. Less Tech, More Value: Why Simpler Digital Products Win Apr 16, 2025

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...

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248. Q&A Episode: How to Keep Tech Teams On Track Without Micromanaging Apr 02, 2025

Here are the listener questions Sophia Matveeva answers in this episode:

  • What should I be asking in product meetings if I don’t have a technical background?
  • I’m leading a digital transformation initiative, but my tech team keeps telling me things take longer than expected. Should I push back?
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246. 5 Types of Innovation Leaders: From Nonsense to C-Suite Mar 19, 2025

Some "Heads of Innovation" are glorified event planners while others transform entire businesses.

In this episode, you'll learn how to identify which type of innovation leader you're dealing with and what that means for your career or business.

This episode is for you if you:

  • Want to pursue
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237. Introduction to crypto for smart beginners Jan 15, 2025

Cryptocurrency is becoming a bigger financial and political force in our world, especially after Donald Trump's return to the White House.

This is why smart people who want to have an impact in the world need to learn about it.

But, learning about crypto is difficult, because the loudest voices...

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