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These 8 founders prove you don't have to be technical to start a successful tech company

Matt WeinbergerMar 24, 2015, 21:52 IST

You see it in real life cases like Google, Apple, and Facebook. You see it in shows like HBO's Silicon Valley: A computer genius, working alone or in a group, comes up with an incredible idea that changes everything. Fame, success, and controversy follow.

But if, like me, you don't know how to write a line of code, don't worry - you can still get in on the Silicon Valley magic money-making machine. Here are some successful startups founded by non-technical people, taken largely from the speaking roster of the upcoming HustleCon, a conference for non-technical folks in a technical world.