201 episodes

Tech for Non-Techies helps Business Leaders have great careers in the Digital Age. Listen to learn tech concepts, apply them to business strategy, and get practical advice on how to succeed as a Digital Leader today.

Hear interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, digital transformation leaders and Big Tech executives about how tech products and profits get made.

Tech for Non-Techies is for:
- Leaders in corporates going through digital transformation
- Non-technical founders
- Professionals who want to transition into a career in tech
- Tech investors

Hosted by tech entrepreneur, executive coach and Chicago Booth MBA Sophia Matveeva.

Sophia has Sophia has contributed to the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, The Guardian and Forbes on entrepreneurship and technology. She has also guest lectured at the University of Chicago, London Business School, and Oxford University and many more.

Tech for Non-Techies Sophia Matveeva

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Tech for Non-Techies helps Business Leaders have great careers in the Digital Age. Listen to learn tech concepts, apply them to business strategy, and get practical advice on how to succeed as a Digital Leader today.

Hear interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, digital transformation leaders and Big Tech executives about how tech products and profits get made.

Tech for Non-Techies is for:
- Leaders in corporates going through digital transformation
- Non-technical founders
- Professionals who want to transition into a career in tech
- Tech investors

Hosted by tech entrepreneur, executive coach and Chicago Booth MBA Sophia Matveeva.

Sophia has Sophia has contributed to the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, The Guardian and Forbes on entrepreneurship and technology. She has also guest lectured at the University of Chicago, London Business School, and Oxford University and many more.

    201. What can lawyers teach tech founders?

    201. What can lawyers teach tech founders?

    Today, less than 10% of Fortune 500 companies are considered to be tech companies.
    We are still at the beginning of the tech opportunity.
    You don’t have to be a technologist to benefit from this rising tide.
    If you work in professional services and wondering which client niche to pick, the tech sector is a very good bet.
    There will be new companies being formed and bought, stock market IPOs and licensing deals to be made.
    As the tech sector grows, innovators and their investors will need to work with lawyers, bankers and accountants.
    They will chose those who understand the industry.
    If you want that to be you, listen to this episode and come to our free class for lawyers. 
    In this episode, you will learn from Daniel Glazer, Managing Partner of Wilson Sonsini's London office.
    Wilson Sonsini specialises in advising tech companies and venture capitalists, and has its origins in Silicon Valley.
    In this episode you will learn:
    The difference between a lawyer and a strategic advisor  What lawyers need to know about tech to advise tech clients What kind of help lawyers offer start-ups as they grow Differences between the US and UK legal systems FREE Class: Get Tech Clients! Introduction to Tech for Lawyers --- 
    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. 

    • 29 min
    200. Five lessons from building Tech for Non-Techies

    200. Five lessons from building Tech for Non-Techies

    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  --- 

    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. 

    • 20 min
    199. How to become a Digital Leader

    199. How to become a Digital Leader

    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.
    Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter. 

    • 14 min
    198. What Business Leaders need to know about cybersecurity risk

    198. What Business Leaders need to know about cybersecurity risk

    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.
    Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter. 

    • 31 min
    197. Six ways to innovate

    197. Six ways to innovate

    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
     
    Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn.
    Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter. 




     

    • 19 min
    196. Why ALL businesses depend on open source software

    196. Why ALL businesses depend on open source software

    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
     
    Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn.
    Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter. 

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

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23 Ratings

23 Ratings

BP Writer ,

Great podcast, great content!

Recently came across the Tech For Non-Techies podcast and am really enjoying it. Really appreciated your episode with Dr. Marilyn Sandor about her journey of going from a practicing dentist to becoming a tech founder when Covid-19 shut her office down. So many amazing takeaways! Can't wait to listen to more episodes! Thank you!

Checo_ ,

A personal MBA program

There’s so much value and knowledge in each and every episode. So much so that I see Tech for Non-Techies as my own personal self paced MBA program. I truly do see this podcast as a prepper or preview for my future application to a school of business.

As a CS grad I learn so much about the business side of things. Sophia’s speaking tone gets the attention of us techies that tend to have ever-wandering minds. There’s many times that I have to “put the code down” and rewind to a the last nugget of knowledge because she knows how to emphasize where’s she’s giving the listener value.

malfoxley ,

Great show!

Sophia, host of the Tech for non-Techies podcast, highlights all aspects of tech, entrepreneurship and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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