
Tech for Non-Techies
Tech for Non-Techies helps Business Leaders have great careers in the Digital Age, with episodes on innovation, digital transformation, start-ups and how technology is changing business. Learn tech concepts, apply them to business strategy, and get practical advice on how to succeed as a Digital Leader today. Learn how to work with tech clients, transition career, succeed in digital transformation and start a company as a non-technical founder. 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.
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Companies invest millions in tech projects every day. Some deliver remarkable returns while others crash and burn, wasting fortunes and careers. The deciding factor? Rarely the technology itself—it's the disconnect between technical implementation and business objectives. In this episode, you'll learn a proven system f
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 a career in corporate innova
Start-up failure is never pleasant, but did you know you can actually make more money and be more successful as a result? In this candid, no-nonsense episode, you'll learn exactly what to do when your venture doesn't make it. This episode is for you if you: Run a company Are thinking of starting one Are thinking of joi
If you're a non-technical founder or corporate innovator, you've likely heard the myth: venture capital is exclusively for bankers or coders. Promise Phelon shatters this misconception completely. In this episode, Promise shares how she used her experience as a non-technical founder to become a successful venture capit
If you're a non-technical founder or leader, you might find developers frustrating to work with. (They also think the same thing about you) Developers resist quick changes, seem annoyed by status meetings, and always want the most expensive equipment. That's not because they are prima donnas. This episode will explain
What’s good for Big Tech isn’t always good for Little Tech, and vice versa. In this episode, we’re breaking down the key differences between these two worlds and what they mean for you. Listen to learn: Which Big Tech lessons don't apply in Little Tech and vice versa. The unique advantages (and pitfalls) of working in