I did but as a tech guy, non-technical CEOs with connections don't like a tech guy who takes the innitiative. They like to be the one with the vision/idea. Maybe I should just offer myself up as raw talent though and ignore my own ideas. I haven't tried that yet.
No need to depend on non-tech CEOs in early days if you can speak with (prospective) customers yourself.
Just reach out to a few in your network and show them an initial prototype