Best Nontechnical Podcasts (2025)

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#19 Empowering Educators with NoCode & AI: Chey’s Journey from Classroom to Founder 35:36

23d ago35:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Chey discusses her passion for education and technology, particularly in early childhood education. She shares her journey from being an educator to founding software companies aimed at reducing the cognitive load on teachers through AI and no-code tools. The discussion also touches on the …

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#18 Reimagining NoCode and AI with Josh Davey from Hey Juno 1:01:14

1M ago1:01:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Josh shares his unconventional journey from graphic design to co-founding Hey Juno, an AI research tool. He discusses his early career in user experience design, the evolution of digital transformation in Australia, and the mission behind his previous company, Neo. Josh reflects on the chal…

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#17 Brent Schlender on Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship 57:53

2M ago57:53

57:53

Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Brent shares his journey from his early interactions with computers during college to his experiences with tech pioneers like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. He discusses the evolution of computing, the significance of software, and the innovative contributions of both Jobs and Gates to the tech…

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#16 Kevin Holmes on Founders Network and Peer Mentorship in Tech 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Kevin Holmes is the CEO and founder of Founders Network, the largest community of founders in the world. The genesis of Founders Network came from Kevin's own experience as a founder during the dot-com bubble. He realized the importance of peer mentorship and support for founders, which led…

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#15 Dr. Prash on Psychedelic Therapy & Crypto Innovation 39:52

3M ago39:52

39:52

Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Dr. Prash discusses his journey from studying to become a surgeon to becoming a psychiatrist specializing in psychedelic therapy. He shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and the challenges he faced in starting his businesses. He also talks about his current venture, Enosis, which combi…

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#14 What the Hell Is an API? 41:34

3M ago41:34

41:34

Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Kat Coate interviews Dave about the fundamentals of APIs, their real-world applications, and the benefits they bring to software development. They explore various types of APIs, share client success stories, and provide insights on how to get started with APIs, especially for non-technical …

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#13 Systemizing Your Business from the Ground Up 46:49

4M ago46:49

46:49

Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Kat Coate interviews Dave about the importance of systemizing a business from the ground up. They discuss the early days of starting a business, the need to become self-sufficient in every aspect, and the dangers of outsourcing without understanding the task yourself. Dave shares his experi…

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[Chit Chat Stocks] swyx on the AI majors 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

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https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chit-chat-stocks/the-future-of-artificial-3ylaqngtMR7/ [00:00:00] intro: Welcome to Chitchat Stocks on this show host Ryan Henderson and Brett Schaefer analyze businesses and riff on the world of investing. As a quick reminder, Chitchat Stocks is a CCM media group podcast. Anything discussed on Chitchat Stocks b…

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#12 Mastering Money and Motivation with Ryan & Terry 1:04:42

5M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Dave sits down with Terry and Ryan, two extraordinary entrepreneurs and financial educators, to explore their unique journey from stable careers to creating a transformative financial education platform. With a blend of personal finance expertise and performance coaching, they share how the…

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#11 From Intern to Innovator: Majella Campbell on No-Code, Community, and Startup Success 19:19

5M ago19:19

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Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders Podcast, Majella Campbell, the Chief Operating Officer of Fishburners, shares her journey into entrepreneurship and innovation. She started at Fishburners as an intern and worked her way up to her current role. Majella discusses how she discovered no-code tools and the challenges she faced i…

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#10 Kelly Claus from designer to Pro NoCode developer! 28:29

6M ago28:29

28:29

Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Kelly Claus, a talented designer and Bubble developer, shares her inspiring journey into the world of design and how she discovered the power of the no-code platform, Bubble. Kelly emphasizes the importance of starting simple and encourages listeners to build their ideas, even if they aren’…

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Intentionality, AI Eng, Devtools Angels, and DevRel - on Scaling DevTools 1:16:17

7M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

https://podcast.scalingdevtools.com/episodes/swyx-2 Plus, Shawn started the AI Engineer movement with his essay Rise of the AI Engineer and organized two incredible AI engineer conferences in the past twelve months - AI Engineer World's Fair and AI Engineer Summit And Shawn has angel invested in DevTools like Airbyte, Railway, Supabase, Replay.io, …

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#9 Tonya Aiossa from Copywriting to CTO & Investor in Bubble Apps 25:17

7M ago25:17

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Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Tonya shares her remarkable journey from a non-technical manager to becoming a CTO and investor in multiple companies. She emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and getting quick answers when starting with no-code tools like Bubble. Tonya walks us through her step-by-s…

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AI Eng on the Sandra Kublik pod 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

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https://sites.libsyn.com/493303/building-ai-in-2024-is-not-what-you-think-with-swyxBy Swyx

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#8 Simon Klobas - From Mining in Outback Australia to NoCode Entreprenuer 43:12

7M ago43:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Simon, a civil engineer turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from the mining industry to launching successful ventures in real estate and software. After facing challenges in his real estate business, Simon bootstrapped his current software company, BrickRoad. He discusses the benefits o…

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#7 Julie Bray Former Founder to NoCode Developer 31:04

8M ago31:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, we sit down with Julie Bray, a seasoned entrepreneur and IT consultant, who shares her inspiring startup journey. Julie co-founded Connective, a company that initially focused on school communications before pivoting to become a robust employee messaging app. She dives deep into the challen…

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#6 Dave's Story: Why He Started Unconventional Founders 45:07

8M ago45:07

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Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founders, Dave shares the inspiring story behind starting the podcast, delving into his passion for tech, AI, and entrepreneurship. Along with Kat, they explore how AI can enhance human capabilities rather than replace them, and why embracing technology pushes us to lean into our humanness. Dave refl…

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[Generation Ship] AI Engineering for nontechnical people 36:58

8M ago36:58

36:58

In episode 18 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Shawn "swyx" Wang to delve into AI Engineering. Shawn shares his journey from popularizing the term "AI Engineer" to navigating the rapid advancements in AI technology. Together, they explore the evolving demands and opportunities in AI, offering unparalleled insights into the future o…

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#5 Creating a Compelling Vision with Jian Wei Hoh: Lessons from Silicon Valley and Beyond 30:26

9M ago30:26

30:26

Send us a text In this episode of Unconventional Founder, host Dave sits down with Jian Wei Hoh, an innovative leader with over 15 years of experience across the globe. From Melbourne to Silicon Valley, Jian Wei has led groundbreaking projects at Uber and Ford Greenfield Labs and now spearheads EV Pro, an electric vehicle service company. Join us a…

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[Plan B] swyx on nontechnical Singapore podcast 33:47

10M ago33:47

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https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/plan-b-news-beat-ZoCrxdekY79/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/45dTtNCiIxqySG1lU5addY?si=SeMrk4FBR_yGc4NtG8Ll5QBy Swyx

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[High Agency] AI Engineer World's Fair Preview 49:42

10M ago49:42

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High Agency Pod Description In this episode, I chatted with Shawn Wang about his upcoming AI engineering conference and what an AI engineer really is. It's been a year since he penned the viral essay "Rise of the AI Engineer' and we discuss if this new role will be enduring, the make up of the optimal AI team and trends in machine learning. Timesta…

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#2 A Journey from X aka Twitter to NoCode Entrepreneur 22:41

10M ago22:41

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Send us a text Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter for more insights and updates. Visit our website at www.lightningproduct.io for additional resources and episode transcripts.By David McManus

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The Onion's A Very Fatal Murder 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

Jeff Lawson just bought The Onion. This is one of my favorite episodes of their NPR podcast parody of Serial. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/a-very-fatal-murder/episode-5-part-1-did-my-tJbSp9yP2wU/By Swyx

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133: Why email reputation matters 19:58

1y ago19:58

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A poor email reputation can make it difficult to do business if a password reset, order confirmation, or account signup email doesn’t reach a customer’s inbox. As a developer, Tom Whitten has helped several companies protect their email reputation, and he’s sharing tips on how businesses can improve email credibility and deliverability. **Show Link…

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AI Engineering, Devin, and the Future of Software - swyx on Modern Web Podcast 43:26

1y ago43:26

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https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/modern-web/modern-web-podcast-s12e03-rl_OLdGJHS8/By Swyx

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132: Why Stripe is a Developer Favorite 11:21

1y ago11:21

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When using payment processing software within an app or website, you’ll find dozens of provider options. JMG’s CTO, Tom Whitten, shares why developers prefer to work with Stripe and the value business owners can get from discussing payment provider options with their development team. **Show Links** Find full show notes at https://constantvariables…

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131: How to use dynamic links (and what to do if you have Firebase) 13:09

1y ago13:09

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Dynamic links are intrinsic to marketing campaigns, and Google’s discontinuation of its popular Firebase Dynamic Links tool has businesses concerned about the status of their URLs. JMG CTO, Tom Whitten, joins Michael Roth to address the implications of Firebase no longer supporting dynamic links come August 2025 and why business owners should start…

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130: What can alt tags do for my website? 15:33

1y ago15:33

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How do alt tags work? Why are they important for a website? Can an AI tool create alt tags for you? Tom Whitten hears questions like these daily in his role as CTO of a software development company. He joins Michael Roth to explain the impact alt tags can have on SEO and when an AI tool can help implement them. **Show Links** Find full show notes a…

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Serena Colyer - Intentionality 1:08:24

1y ago1:08:24

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I made a new friend, Serena (sister of Malindi!) who was so impressive and thoughtful in the short time I have known her (cooking, language learning, finance/science management) that I asked her to write down her philosophy of Intentionality. [00:02:05] Elements of Intentionality - Taste and Standards [00:05:17] Elements of Intentionality - Intenti…

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#4 How Two Brothers Are Changing the Future of Healthcare - Mindset Health 30:37

1y ago30:37

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Send us a text Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter for more insights and updates. Visit our website at www.lightningproduct.io for additional resources and episode transcripts.By Dave

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#1 - Unlocking Creativity with NoCode: JJ Englert's Path from Filmmaker to Entrepreneur using Bubble.io 25:50

1y ago25:50

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Send us a text Learn how a film director learn how to build his own software products using NoCode tools like Bubble.io. Learn about his triumphs and learnings across his journey of building his product. Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter for more insights and updates. Visi…

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#3 Building Better Legal With NoCode 33:44

1y ago33:44

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Send us a text Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter for more insights and updates. Visit our website at www.lightningproduct.io for additional resources and episode transcripts.By David McManus

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Habit # 06 - Synergize 4:10

1y ago4:10

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If you thought “synergy” was yet another buzzword from the 80s (or 90s … ), like synchronicity, then you would be mistaken … unless you meant, like, 80 BC (or earlier).By Dr Will

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What to Do When There Is Too Much to Do 4:19

1y ago4:19

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If you have been following along the current best practices you know that the answer is not … “multitask.” But is that advice even possible to follow? https://www.etsy.com/listing/1632838223/tech-team-building-buzz-word-bingoBy Dr Will

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[Weekend Drop] Swyx on CodeRyan podcast 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

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"Navigating AI and Software 3.0: A Tech Career Guide for Developers": a more beginner oriented podcast interview for a new Youtuber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5qfKKct6dc here are the recommended resources for others who listened latent space university: https://www.latent.space/p/lsu-beta AI engineering 101+201 https://www.latent.space/p/aie…

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[Weekend Drop] Swyx on Real World Serverless 52:38

1+ y ago52:38

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years after following him for his serverless content, i was glad to be on Yan Cui's pod to talk Rise of AI Engineer. https://realworldserverless.com/episode/92iBy Swyx

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Solitude and Leadership 35:34

1+ y ago35:34

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An essay I think about often, and recommend to people, that I need to internalize more. https://theamericanscholar.org/solitude-and-leadership/By Swyx

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Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood 4:10

1+ y ago4:10

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This is all about empathic listening … listening to understand … not just waiting for the other guy to finish so that you can say what is on your mindBy Dr Will

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Technology Leadership and Adler's Three Pillars 3:21

1+ y ago3:21

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Would it be outrageous for me to suggest that the primary function of leadership is to teach? Because the primary function of teaching is to lead …By Dr Will

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[Weekend Drop] Swyx on Podrocket #3 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

https://podrocket.logrocket.com/software-3-and-the-ai-engineerBy Swyx

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[Weekend Drop] Swyx on Shoptalk Show #2 48:35

1+ y ago48:35

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https://shoptalkshow.com/577/By Swyx

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Habit 4: Think Win-Win 5:04

1+ y ago5:04

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You can’t turn around without stubbing your toe on win/win solutions … everybody talks that talk. We hear about win/win quite a bit. It is a buzzword mercilessly deployed by salespeople who at least pay it lip service. Reality may not be so kind, though.By Dr Will

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[Weekend Drop] Swyx on Cognitive Revolution 1:33:29

1+ y ago1:33:29

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this is a longer form conversation with an AI insider so we do get pretty in depth. sorry for the poor audio quality on my side https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai/ai-engineers-pendants-and-tensions-between-openai-and-developers-with-swyx-of-latent-space/By Swyx

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TQM and A Growth Mindset 4:44

1+ y ago4:44

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Have you ever worked in - or with - an organization that really has taken the Quality message to heart? spl.drwill.co/freeconsultBy Dr Will

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[Music Friday] Shouldn't I Be Less In Love With You - Oliver Tompsett 6:12

1+ y ago6:12

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIMi4Yt-AIgBy Swyx

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Searching For A Solution 4:02

1+ y ago4:02

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Jon is looking for a software solution for a specific problem - business model, actually. Seems he’s outgrown his spreadsheet. Jon “… suppl[ies] furniture to clients on an 'as and when' basis - i.e. we don't hold stock but order individual pieces for each client …” so he needs a solution that will “keep track on deliveries arriving to our office fo…