189. How to build a unicorn in 2024

10 years ago Silicon Valley venture capitalist Aileen Lee coined the term "unicorn" to describe a young company valued at over $1 billion.  Back in 2013, there were just 39 unicorns in the US, and Lee's team researched what they did and who ran them. This list informed much of how we thought of successful tech start-ups. The updated unicorn list has just come out and the differences are startling. There are now 523 companies on the unicorn list (a 14x increase!). Listen to this episode to learn: What most unicorn companies do today and who runs them Why there are more non-technical founders running unicorns than ever before What this change means for the tech ecosystem How to make the most of it for founders, investors and the professionals services firms who work with them Resources mentioned in this episode: Cowboy Ventures: Welcome Back to the Unicorn Club, 10 Years Later Tech for Non-Techies podcast: 142. From dentist to tech founder Take the course: Tech for Non-Technical Founders   Listen here on Apple Listen here on Spotify ---  We love hearing from our readers and listeners. So if you have questions about the content or working with us, just get in touch on info@techfornontechies.co   Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn. Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok 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.