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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If you think product development comes after business strategy, you're leaving money on the table and falling behind your competitors. Don’t do that. In this episode, you'll learn why smart business leaders are using prototypes as a strategic weapon - so you can do it too. You'll learn: - Why your 50-page strategy doc
If you have an idea for an app or a tech business, you can now make a test product in just 15 minutes using AI tools. But, you have to know how to use them wisely, so you don’t make pretty products that nobody wants. Listen to this episode to learn: - The sweet spot for using AI in product development (from drafting sp
226. Tech Stacks Made Simple: What Non-Technical Innovators Should (and Shouldn't) Do
Have you ever wondered about how to work with developers effectively without becoming one yourself? It all starts with five simple, non-technical questions. In this episode, you'll learn what you need to bring to the table for your developers to build a great tech stack. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:12 Understan
You can get your dream job, your dream client or your ideal investor at a tech event. But, going to a tech conference can also be a spectacular waste of money. So how do you get the former and avoid the latter? Listen to this episode to find out. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Why you should go to conference eve
How do you make something completely new? And does the process differ if you’re in a tiny start-up or a tech giant like Google? Listen to this episode to find out. You will learn from Maria Fernandez Guajardo, Senior Director of Product Management for Gmail at Google. You'll learn the framework behind what makes a goo
If you want to understand how tech companies work from the inside, you need to know what product managers do. People who master this skillset go on to be successful entrepreneurs, run tech companies and become leading venture capitalists. Microsoft CEO Satay Nadella used to be a product manager, as did Ben Horowitz, th