Ati Dalgaard
@thenontechceo.bsky.social
Non-Tech Founder | Building big ideas with strategy, grit, and vision
Proving you don’t need to code to create. Sharing insights on scaling businesses, leading teams, and thriving in a tech-driven world as a non-technical founder.
Proving you don’t need to code to create. Sharing insights on scaling businesses, leading teams, and thriving in a tech-driven world as a non-technical founder.
Why do billion-dollar platforms fear paying workers more? NYC's TLC is forcing Uber & Lyft to change their game. New rules prevent driver lockouts and mandate fair pay. Here's the story...
February 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Why do billion-dollar platforms fear paying workers more? NYC's TLC is forcing Uber & Lyft to change their game. New rules prevent driver lockouts and mandate fair pay. Here's the story...
Working late isn't a badge of honor - it's a WARNING SIGN. Here's what 15 years in finance leadership taught me about the REAL cost of burning midnight oil...
February 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Working late isn't a badge of honor - it's a WARNING SIGN. Here's what 15 years in finance leadership taught me about the REAL cost of burning midnight oil...
BREAKING: Elon Musk's legal battle with OpenAI intensifies as federal judge shows skepticism over claims of irreparable harm. The fight over AI's future continues in California courtroom.
February 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
BREAKING: Elon Musk's legal battle with OpenAI intensifies as federal judge shows skepticism over claims of irreparable harm. The fight over AI's future continues in California courtroom.
They don't tell you that founder life is 90% mental warfare. Every NO hits harder than the last. But here's the truth about early-stage survival...
February 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
They don't tell you that founder life is 90% mental warfare. Every NO hits harder than the last. But here's the truth about early-stage survival...
Silicon Valley's biggest myth: Young founders build better companies. The truth? The average successful tech founder is 45+. Time to rethink everything you know about startup success.
February 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Silicon Valley's biggest myth: Young founders build better companies. The truth? The average successful tech founder is 45+. Time to rethink everything you know about startup success.
You see the 20-something founders getting funded... But you don't see the data showing founders over 45 are MORE successful in tech.
February 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
You see the 20-something founders getting funded... But you don't see the data showing founders over 45 are MORE successful in tech.
The REAL reason people choose Uber over public transit isn't what you think... New research from University of Michigan reveals a fascinating connection between TIME VALUE and transportation choices.
February 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The REAL reason people choose Uber over public transit isn't what you think... New research from University of Michigan reveals a fascinating connection between TIME VALUE and transportation choices.
Forget Zuckerberg. The average successful tech founder is 45+. Here's why age matters in tech... 🧵
January 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Forget Zuckerberg. The average successful tech founder is 45+. Here's why age matters in tech... 🧵
Why marketplace founders have an unfair advantage in fundraising: A thread on securing investor interest 🧵
January 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Why marketplace founders have an unfair advantage in fundraising: A thread on securing investor interest 🧵
You see the 90-hour workweek hustle... But you don't see the burnout, health issues, and decreased productivity behind it. Let's talk about the REAL work-life equation.
January 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
You see the 90-hour workweek hustle... But you don't see the burnout, health issues, and decreased productivity behind it. Let's talk about the REAL work-life equation.
Digital discrimination hits ride-sharing: Indian government investigates Uber and Ola for charging iPhone users MORE than Android users for the same rides. A wake-up call for tech fairness?
January 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Digital discrimination hits ride-sharing: Indian government investigates Uber and Ola for charging iPhone users MORE than Android users for the same rides. A wake-up call for tech fairness?
iPhone users are paying MORE for their Uber rides. Indian government launches investigation into Ola and Uber for OS-based price discrimination. A ride could cost more just because you use iOS...
January 29, 2025 at 6:48 AM
iPhone users are paying MORE for their Uber rides. Indian government launches investigation into Ola and Uber for OS-based price discrimination. A ride could cost more just because you use iOS...
Blackstone just dropped $300M into AI's hidden infrastructure. The target? DDN - the company powering Elon Musk's 'Colossus' supercomputer. Here's why this matters 🧵
January 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Blackstone just dropped $300M into AI's hidden infrastructure. The target? DDN - the company powering Elon Musk's 'Colossus' supercomputer. Here's why this matters 🧵
What I learned from Airbnb's CEO about trust in marketplaces: Great leadership isn't about being absent - it's about being PRESENT. Here's how Chesky transformed Airbnb through hands-on leadership...
January 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
What I learned from Airbnb's CEO about trust in marketplaces: Great leadership isn't about being absent - it's about being PRESENT. Here's how Chesky transformed Airbnb through hands-on leadership...
While everyone's fleeing Europe's economic downturn, PE firms just found their biggest goldmine: $242B in major buyout deals - 78% higher than last year.
January 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
While everyone's fleeing Europe's economic downturn, PE firms just found their biggest goldmine: $242B in major buyout deals - 78% higher than last year.
While everyone focused on Uber's 2% stock drop, they missed the BIGGER picture. Here's what's really happening with the mobility giant's evolution 🧵
January 16, 2025 at 6:37 AM
While everyone focused on Uber's 2% stock drop, they missed the BIGGER picture. Here's what's really happening with the mobility giant's evolution 🧵
Oregon's startup scene just hit a 7-year low: $555M in 2024 vs $2.7B in 2021. But this isn't the full story...
January 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Oregon's startup scene just hit a 7-year low: $555M in 2024 vs $2.7B in 2021. But this isn't the full story...
Jeff Bezos just placed a $22M bet on AI robots - and it's not his first. The Amazon founder has quietly invested in 9 companies this year, with 7 focused on AI-powered robotics.
January 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Jeff Bezos just placed a $22M bet on AI robots - and it's not his first. The Amazon founder has quietly invested in 9 companies this year, with 7 focused on AI-powered robotics.
Kim K's $1B private equity dream became a $121M reality. Here's why celebrity investors often fail where traditional founders succeed...
January 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Kim K's $1B private equity dream became a $121M reality. Here's why celebrity investors often fail where traditional founders succeed...
Private equity's $3 TRILLION problem nobody's talking about: Returns have CRASHED in 2024, with firms delivering only HALF the usual value to investors. Here's what non-tech founders need to know 🧵
January 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Private equity's $3 TRILLION problem nobody's talking about: Returns have CRASHED in 2024, with firms delivering only HALF the usual value to investors. Here's what non-tech founders need to know 🧵
2025: The year Google goes all-in on AI. Sundar Pichai just dropped a bombshell: It's AI transformation or bust. Their target? 500 MILLION Gemini users.
January 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
2025: The year Google goes all-in on AI. Sundar Pichai just dropped a bombshell: It's AI transformation or bust. Their target? 500 MILLION Gemini users.
PE firms are sitting on $3T of deals they can't exit. The market is frozen, and it's reshaping the entire startup landscape.
January 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
PE firms are sitting on $3T of deals they can't exit. The market is frozen, and it's reshaping the entire startup landscape.
The White House's new AI directive could create a dangerous fusion of private technology and government secrecy. Here's why this matters for everyone... 🧵
December 31, 2024 at 9:14 AM
The White House's new AI directive could create a dangerous fusion of private technology and government secrecy. Here's why this matters for everyone... 🧵
Silicon Valley's grip on tech funding is loosening. Arizona's tech ecosystem just secured $196M in major deals. Here's why VCs are looking beyond California...
December 30, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Silicon Valley's grip on tech funding is loosening. Arizona's tech ecosystem just secured $196M in major deals. Here's why VCs are looking beyond California...
While Silicon Valley struggles, Arizona's tech scene is BOOMING. Two massive deals just dropped: $100M for Virtuous and $96M for Nectero Medical. Here's what non-tech founders can learn... 🧵
December 28, 2024 at 6:57 PM
While Silicon Valley struggles, Arizona's tech scene is BOOMING. Two massive deals just dropped: $100M for Virtuous and $96M for Nectero Medical. Here's what non-tech founders can learn... 🧵