38. Founder Stories: How I Built IVY, the Social University

Learning notes from this episode: Beri’s first hire was a designer, not a developer. He found her through via a recommendation. This is the best way to hire product talent. Beri has never had a technical co-founder, like most of the successful non-technical founders we’ve had on TFNT. Many people get put off starting work on their venture because they do not have a technical co-founder. We keep seeing that this does not have to get in your way. Beri has worked with various outsourced developers: again, another pattern we see from our other guests. Fundraising should not be an aim. It can help to build a business, but it is not the only way to do so. Beri suggests asking yourself "How can I get 10 customers with the minimum amount of investment?" Learn more about IVY here.   To join our live sessions, get join the Tech for Non-Techies membership community. As a community member, you'll get: Weekly live masterclasses with global experts Mini-course on how to go from idea to live app Supportive Online Community Library of masterclasses Monthly live coaching with Sophia Matveeva, tech entrepreneur & Chicago Booth MBA Exclusive Resources & Perks Learn more and sign up at https://www.techfornontechies.co/membership   Say hi to Sophia on Twitter. Following us on Facebook and Instagram will make you smarter. 

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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.