

Non-Technical
Alexis Gay
Type A 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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Jan 6, 2021 • 47min
05. Megan Quinn (COO, Niantic, Inc.) knows where there be dragons
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Megan Quinn, COO of Niantic, Inc. They talk about why Emily in Paris is misunderstood, the teenage fad Megan’s grateful escaped photo evidence, failing their driver’s tests, and which near-universally beloved treat Megan finds “absolutely revolting.” You can find Megan on Twitter at twitter.com/msquinn 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.

Dec 23, 2020 • 55min
04. Terri Burns (30 Under 30, Venture Capital) is a lightning rod for bagel controversy
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Terri Burns, one of the youngest venture capital partners in the Valley. They talk about meditating by accident, Rihanna’s Myers Briggs type, surviving NYC rat encounters, and the dinner party they’re throwing in 2021. You can find Terri on Twitter at twitter.com/tcburning 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.

Dec 16, 2020 • 52min
03. Web Smith (Founder, 2PM Inc.) is rewriting The Great Gatsby
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Web Smith, Founder of 2PM Inc. They talk through Web’s late-night creative outlet, his kids using TikTok dances to communicate, the time he was wrong on Twitter, and—unfortunately—how Alexis once got a concussion…… at SoulCycle. You can find Web on Twitter at twitter.com/web and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and instagram.com/yayalexisgay or twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod.

Dec 9, 2020 • 46min
02. Ankur Nagpal (Founder & CEO, Teachable) has a haunted house
This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Ankur Nagpal, Founder and CEO of Teachable. They talk about the only right way to serve an Old Fashioned, whether Alexis should hire a Mario Kart coach, and the feedback an 18-year old Ankur got from a VC about his bold… er… fashion statement. You can find Ankur on Twitter twitter.com/ankurnagpal 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.

Dec 9, 2020 • 53min
01. Cassidy Williams (Principal DX Engineer, Netlify) loves a wholesome Korean Drama
In the first-ever episode of Non-Technical (!!!), Alexis chats with Cassidy Williams, a Principal Developer Experience Engineer at Netlify, one of Glamour Magazine’s 35 Women Under 35 Changing the Tech Industry, and lover of mechanical keyboards and karaoke. They talk about what’s (not) in Cassidy’s fridge, why she’s into K-Dramas, whether her astrological sign means anything and more! You can find Cassidy on Twitter at twitter.com/cassidoo 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.

Nov 29, 2020 • 55sec
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!


