Tech for Non-Techies Sophia Matveeva

Five years ago, I was selling tickets to my classes for $20 on Eventbrite, and today, my company works with governments, corporates and successful leaders around the world.
I have taught my course at London Business School, Oxford and Techstars and written for the Harvard Business Review.
On this anniversary episode, I’m going to share how I built Tech for Non-Techies, and the entrepreneurial lessons I learnt along the way.
Listen to learn:
How TFNT went from $20 ticket sales to six figure corporate contracts What to do now if you want to build a venture How to scale without investor funding The difference between success and failure that you won't learn at business school Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 100. My story: ambition, tech and the camel incident  --- 

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In this episode, you will learn what leadership means in the Digital Age, and 3 things you can do to become a Digital Leader today.
Listen to learn:
Why being a leader isn't just being a visionary What it means to lead in the Digital Age How to learn about the frontier trends in your industry  Resources mentioned in this episode:
Choosing Leadership: Revised and Expanded: How to Create a Better Future by Building Your Courage, Capacity, and Wisdom FREE Course 5 Tech Concepts Every Business Leader Needs To Know
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To discuss a corporate training program for your organisation, book a consultation call here.  Happy clients include Blackstone x Techstars Launchpad, Oxford University and Constellation Brands.
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We love hearing from our readers and listeners. So if you have questions about the content or working with us, just get in touch on info@techfornontechies.co
 
Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn.
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Cybersecurity risk is a business risk. If there is a data leak, customers and investors aren't going to be happy.
But, as more and more of our services are online, cybersecurity problems are now just part of business life.
In this episode, you will hear a pragmatic approach for how to think about cybersecurity, and what you can do to increase it at your organisation today. 
You will learn from Dr. Josiah Dykstra, who spent 19 years at the National Security Agency (NSA). Today, Dr Dykstra is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Trail of Bits.
Listen to this episode to learn:
What cybersecurity is How to think about cybersecurity risk Why you don't need to change your password as often as you think Easy ways to prevent a data leak --- 
To discuss a corporate training program for your organisation, book a consultation call here.  Happy clients include Blackstone x Techstars Launchpad, Oxford University and Constellation Brands.
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We love hearing from our readers and listeners. So if you have questions about the content or working with us, just get in touch on info@techfornontechies.co
 
Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn.
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While most of us agree that innovation is a “good thing,” we don’t actually agree on what it is, or how to do it. 
Listen to this episode to understand what innovation really is, and why you're already an effective innovator.
In this episode, you will learn:
The two things every company must focus on What innovation is Six pathways to innovation  How to apply innovation strategies to business and to your personal life This episode is the first chapter in the report by Tech for Non-Techies and University of Chicago researchers called
Innovate but how? The pragmatist’s guide to growth
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To discuss a corporate training program for your organisation, book a consultation call here.  Happy clients include Blackstone x Techstars Launchpad, Oxford University and Constellation Brands.
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We love hearing from our readers and listeners. So if you have questions about the content or working with us, just get in touch on info@techfornontechies.co
 
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Did you know that 90% of the internet depends on free licenses from open source software?
But what happens when those licenses stop being free?
Listen to this episode to find out.
You will learn from Paula Paul, Founder and Distinguished Engineer at Greyshore, who also serves also serves on the board of the OpenJS Foundation
Key takeaways:
Open source refers to software distribution with a specific kind of license that allows others to view and use the code. 90% of commercial software products are built on open source software. Open source projects are motivated by building community and creating differentiation. Understanding open source and its dependencies is crucial for business leaders and investors. --- 
To discuss a corporate training program for your organisation, book a consultation call here.  Happy clients include Blackstone x Techstars Launchpad, Oxford University and Constellation Brands.
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We love hearing from our readers and listeners. So if you have questions about the content or working with us, just get in touch on info@techfornontechies.co
 
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Today, start-ups are seen as the hotbed of innovation and corporates are dismissed as laggards.
But, when large companies innovate successfully, they have a huge impact.
They have the resources and the built-in customer base to scale quickly.
In this episode you will learn how corporate innovation differs from what happens in start-ups, and how to get corporate innovation right.
You'll hear from Louis Gump, former head of CNN Mobile and former VP of mobile at The Weather Channel. Louis is the author of author of the book The Inside Innovator: A Practical Guide to Intrapreneurship.
Listen to this episode to learn:
The character traits you need to have to be a successful intrapreneur vs a founder How to approach innovation when times are tough (when revenues are shrinking, should you invest in risky projects?) Why companies like Google create so many successful founders FREE GUIDE: Innovate but how? the pragmatist's guide to growth (in business & in life)
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To discuss a corporate training program for your organisation, book a consultation call here.  Happy clients include Blackstone x Techstars Launchpad, Oxford University and Constellation Brands.
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We love hearing from our readers and listeners. So if you have questions about the content or working with us, just get in touch on info@techfornontechies.co
 
Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn.
Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter.