Welcome to AI Decodes the System, the podcast where we decode the complex systems of data, tech, law, and public policy for everyone to understand. I am your host, Amber Ivey, also known as AI. In today's episode, we're excited to have Sophia Matveeva, the CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies, an education company and consultancy that helps non-technical innovators bring their ideas to life and equips corporates with the skills needed for digital transformation. Sophia has an impressive background, having contributed to renowned publications like the Financial Times, The Guardian, and Forbes on entrepreneurship and technology. She hosts the top-rated Tech for Non-Techies podcast and has guest lectured at prestigious institutions like the University of Chicago, London Business School, and Oxford University. She holds an MBA from Chicago Booth, a BSc (Hons) in Politics from Bristol, and is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, and French. During our conversation, we dive into Sophia's journey as a non-technical founder in the tech space and learn about her transition from a media background to co-creating award-winning apps and algorithms. Sophia shares her experiences and advice on finding the intersection between one's field and technology. We also explore the story behind Tech for Non-Techies and the need Sophia aims to fulfill by creating the company. She provides guidance to those looking to enter the tech world without a technical background and recommends where to start. Lastly, we discuss the importance of understanding and participating in the tech space, even for non-coders, and why it's crucial for our listeners to be aware of the opportunities available to them. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at this link: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes Social Media Sophia Matveeva: Instagram, Pod Twitter, TikTok, and Website AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Support the showHelp me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes