The Non-Technical Founder's Introduction To Tech
Details
If you have an idea for a tech venture or want to invest in one, but don't have the technical skills to build it, this class is for you.
A non-technical founder’s job is not to learn to code, but to successfully manage the technology production process and make sure it aligns with business goals. To do this, non-technical founders need to understand technology workflows, learn how to ask the right questions and collaborate with designers and developers.
In this class, you will get an overview of the basic concepts you need to run or launch a tech startup as a non-technical founder from someone who has done it themselves.
You will learn:
- The framework for how to go from idea to live product
- Product management fundamentals
- How to work with developers effectively
- How and when to hire a product team
Come prepared with your questions and get feedback on what you're working on.
Schedule:
6 - 6:30 pm: Doors open & registration
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Class
7:30 - 8:00 pm: Networking
About your instructor
Sophia Matveeva is the founder of Tech For Non-Techies, an education company and consultancy. Sophia has contributed to the Financial Times, The Guardian and Forbes on entrepreneurship and technology, and hosts the top rated Tech for Non-Techies podcast.
As a non-technical founder, Sophia has co-created apps and algorithms that have been used by thousands, won App of the Day by Mashable, and were featured by Inc, the BBC and more.
She has also guest lectured at the University of Chicago, London Business School, and Oxford University, and led the Blackstone x Techstars accelerator at the University of Texas.
Sophia is a start-up mentor at the Chicago Booth Polsky Center of Entrepreneurship, Expert in Residence at London Business School’s Centre of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and has advised leading accelerators including Chicago Booth’s New Venture Challenge and the Microsoft x London College of Fashion incubator.
She holds an MBA from Chicago Booth, and a BSc (Hons) in Politics from Bristol. She speaks English, Russian and French. Sophia also sits on the Board of University of Chicago’s Alumni in the UK.
Event Partners: Capital Enterprise
Capital Enterprise is a body of connectors, influencers, investors and policy-makers, collaborating to support and super-charge London's startup scene.
This is event is a great opportunity to learn about fundraising and mentoring programs available at Capital Enterprise for promising start-ups.
Ticket pricing:
- £25: Standard Price
What previous attendees said:
"I thought that the tech for non-techies class by Sophia was absolutely excellent. Was a really well presented, practical and succinct overview of how to bring a tech product to market – the steps and the people involved."
Executive MBA, Said Business School, University of Oxford
"Sophia hosted a webinar for the UChicago alumni community titled 'The Non-Technical Founder's Introduction to Tech.'
She provided insights on how to effectively work in the tech business without having a tech background, touching on product management, front-end vs. back-end development, user experience design and testing, and analytics.
She was a wonderful presenter providing actionable and motivating tips for fellow UChicago alumni.
We loved working with Sophia!"
Samantha Constance, University of Chicago, Assistant Director, Career Development