Non-Technical

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Immad Akhund, CEO and Founder of Mercury. They talk about starting a bad jam band, being a “shy extrovert,” avoiding the uncanny valley of lameness, the time he gave someone a (crypto) kitty, and which basic household chore Immad thinks is ridiculous.You can find Immad on Twitter at twitter.com/immad and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.This episode is sponsored by MainStreet, MainStreet helps venture-backed startups uncover tax credits they've never heard of in 20 min. On average, startups save $51,070 in the first year, and 90% of venture-backed startups qualify. It costs nothing to find out how much you’re owed, and listeners of Non-Technical can book a free white glove onboarding call today at MainStreet.com/nontechnical.

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Gefen Skolnick, CEO and Founder at Couplet Coffee. They talk about her “cancelable” position on whole milk, how she’d overhaul The Bachelorette, Costco streetwear, and which Fortune 500 CEO Gefen’s coming back to haunt. You can find Gefen on Twitter at twitter.com/chiefgayofficer and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.This episode is sponsored by MainStreet, MainStreet helps venture-backed startups uncover tax credits they've never heard of in 20 min. On average, startups save $51,070 in the first year, and 90% of venture-backed startups qualify. It costs nothing to find out how much you’re owed, and listeners of Non-Technical can book a free white glove onboarding call today at MainStreet.com/nontechnical.

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 at twitter.com/zck and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/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!)

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 at twitter.com/adamdavidson and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/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!)

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 at twitter.com/sm and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/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!)

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 at twitter.com/jarvis and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/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!)

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Julie Zhuo, author of The Making of a Manager and Co-Founder at Inspirit. They talk about tooth fairy disappointments, the promise of tiger’s blood energy, contemplating one’s own mortality, and the romantic implications of logging 150 hours of Final Fantasy 7! You can find Julie on Twitter at twitter.com/joulee and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.This episode is sponsored by Chorus Meditation. Chorus is virtual, instructor-led, group meditation and breathing classes that make you feel better from your very first class. For a one-month free trial, use the promo code HELLOHELLO at chorusmeditation.com.

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Chetan Puttagunta, GP at Benchmark. They talk about laughing at inappropriate times, cost-per-lego ratios, how to decorate for Valentine’s Day, Chetan’s unbridled 90s nostalgia, and of course—gulab jamun. You can find Chetan on Twitter at twitter.com/chetanp and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.This episode is sponsored by Chorus Meditation. Chorus is virtual, instructor-led, group meditation and breathing classes that make you feel better from your very first class. For a one-month free trial, use the promo code HELLOHELLO at chorusmeditation.com.

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Adrienne Porter Felt, Director of Engineering at Google. They talk about the highlight of Adrienne’s tweeting career, which infuriatingly talented actress might play her in a movie, the importance of mainstream media ghost representation, and whether Alexis is having her Walden Pond moment. You can find Adrienne on Twitter at twitter.com/__apf__ and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.This episode is sponsored by Worklife, the first venture capital firm designed for builders and creators. Sign up for the Worklife newsletter for interviews with creators and updates on new tools for your worklife at worklife.vc.

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Scott Belsky, Chief Product Officer of Adobe. They talk about the difference between dealing with neighbors in SF and in NY, Alexis takes a trip down Hairagami memory lane, Scott shares his number one parenting tip, and at one point they… both do an Australian accent! (?) You can find Scott on Twitter at twitter.com/scottbelsky and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.This episode is sponsored by Worklife, the first venture capital firm designed for builders and creators. Sign up for the Worklife newsletter for interviews with creators and updates on new tools for your worklife at worklife.vc.