Ask HN: What successful "tech" companies ($50mm+) have non-technical founders?

[miller4191]

It's hard to define "tech company," but perhaps the majority of the company's business coming through online / software channels. Examples include: BirchBox, Warby Parker, etc.

[kurtvarner]

Etsy - Robert Kalin

Groupon - Andrew Mason

LivingSocial - Tim O'Shaughnessy

Fab - Jason Goldberg

Mahalo - Jason Calacanis

Gilt Group - Kevin Ryan

ShoeDazzle - Brian Lee

LegalZoom - Brian Lee

...But yes, you should still learn to code.

[ifearthenight → kurtvarner]

And sadly the second one on your list is not only non-technical but also non-business mathematics savvy :)

http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/23/technology/groupon_revenue/i...

[andyfleming → kurtvarner]

Interesting...

And agreed. A non-technical partner or non-technical founder will definitely benefit from investing in their technical education for so many reasons.

[philipdlang]

Would Zappos count?