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April 29, 2025

#463 From Corporate to Startup: How DXwand is Driving AI-Powered Busi…

In this inspiring episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , I sit down with Ahmed Mahmoud (Founder & CEO) and Ahmed Elshahawy (CTO) of DXwand , a MENA-born AI startup reshaping how businesses unlock growth with generative AI, kno...

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April 26, 2025

#462 Framed by the Algorithm: Tim O’Hearn on the Dark Psychology of S…

What happens when the very platforms meant to connect us instead manipulate us? In this eye-opening conversation, Tim O’Hearn — former black-hat growth engineer, bestselling author of Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social...

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April 24, 2025

#461 Investing in the Future of Healthcare: Cameron Sabet on AI, Spac…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the unique intersection of venture capital, healthcare innovation, and frontier tech with Cameron Sabet , a Georgetown medical student and Principal at Multifaceted C...

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April 22, 2025

#460 Radical Reconnection: Sam Rad on Thriving in a Post-Human World

In this deeply reflective episode, Mehmet welcomes futurist, bestselling author, and technologist Sam Rad to explore how we navigate—and thrive—in a world reshaped by exponential tech. From AI and quantum computing to deepfak...

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April 19, 2025

#459 Hiring Like a Poker Pro: Joel Quintela’s POKER Framework for Bet…

In this thought-provoking episode, Mehmet sits down with Joel Quintela , a business psychologist and former computer systems engineer, to break down the biggest hiring blind spots—and how to fix them. Joel shares how psycholo...

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April 17, 2025

#458 Lucas Lovell on SaaS Growth, Global Payments, and the Future of …

🔍 Episode Overview In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Lucas Lovell , VP of Product at Paddle , to unpack the powerful yet often overlooked role of payments in SaaS growth. From navigating tax compliance and pricing locali...

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April 15, 2025

#457 Why Founder-Led Growth Isn’t Optional: Jess Schultz on Early-Sta…

In this high-impact episode, Mehmet sits down with Jess Schultz , a fractional CRO/CMO and angel investor, to unpack what truly drives early-stage startup success. From the importance of founder-led sales to building a go-to-...

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April 12, 2025

#456 Colin Fitzpatrick on AI Agents, Vibe Coding, and the Future of W…

🔍 Episode Overview In this forward-looking conversation, Mehmet welcomes Colin Fitzpatrick, founder of Griffin AI and long-time tech leader, to unpack the convergence of artificial intelligence, Web3, and robotics. From “vibe...

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April 10, 2025

#455 Engineering the Future: Steven Zeller on AI, Longevity, and Huma…

In this mind-expanding episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , futurist investor and international entrepreneur Steven Zeller joins us to explore the cutting edge of human advancement through technology. From genetic engineerin...

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April 8, 2025

#454 Scaling the Blockchain: Srini Parthasarathy on Fixing Gas Fees a…

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Srini Parthasarathy , CTO of Shardeum , a Layer 1 EVM-compatible blockchain that’s rewriting the rules of scalability, decentralization, and transaction efficiency. Srini shares his jour...

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April 5, 2025

#453 From FMCG to AI: Prashant Agrawal on Rethinking Marketing in the…

“AI won’t replace marketers—but marketers who use AI will replace those who don’t.” – Prashant Agrawal In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we sit down with veteran marketer and educator Prashant Agrawal to explore h...

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April 3, 2025

#452 Vikas Panchal on AI, Automation, and the Financial Future of MEN…

“The cost of non-compliance is much higher than the cost of getting it right from day one.” – Vikas Panchal In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Vikas Panchal , General Manager – MENA at Tally Solutions , and a seasoned lea...

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April 1, 2025

#451 Two Startup Games, One Entrepreneur: Allan Abbas on Playing to W…

“You either earn or you learn — both are wins.” – Allan Abbas In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , Allan Abbas joins us to explore the world of fintech innovation, startup growth, and what it takes to build a game-ch...

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March 27, 2025

#450 Peter Bonney on How AI Is Disrupting the RFP and B2B Sales Proce…

“My grand vision is to make the RFP obsolete — and I believe AI can make that happen.” — Peter Bonney , CEO & Founder of Fastbreak In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we’re joined by Peter Bonney , CEO and Founder o...

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March 25, 2025

#449 Smarter Ad Spend with AI: Zeke Camusio’s Attribution Playbook fo…

In this episode, Mehmet speaks with Zeke Camusio , founder of Data Speaks , an AI-powered platform helping marketers and founders finally solve the attribution puzzle. From cutting through vanity metrics to deploying machine ...

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March 20, 2025

#448 The AI-Driven Consumer: How Businesses Must Adapt with Shahar Bo…

AI is reshaping consumer behavior like never before, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses. In this episode, I sit down with Shahar Boyayan , an expert in consumer psychology and AI-driven behavior, to dis...

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March 18, 2025

#447 Islamic Finance Meets Blockchain: Ethical DeFi with Haqq Network…

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Malkov and Andrey Kuznetsov , co-founders of Haqq Network , to explore how Islamic finance and blockchain are merging to create ethical DeFi solutions . Haqq Network aims to bring Sharia-...

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March 13, 2025

#446 Are Human-Led Interactions Dead? Nadav Boaz on AI’s Disruptive F…

In this episode, I sit down with Nadav Boaz , a seasoned entrepreneur and AI-driven product builder, to explore how AI is reshaping business, product development, and sales. Nadav shares his insights on launching AI-powered s...

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March 11, 2025

#445 AI vs. Cyber Threats: Alec Crawford on Governance, Risks, and th…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , I sit down with Alec Crawford , an AI and cybersecurity expert with decades of experience in financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank. Alec is ...

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March 6, 2025

#444 From MIT to IPOs: John Cousins on Mastering Money, Startups, AI,…

In this episode, I sit down with John Cousins , a serial entrepreneur, investor, and educator, to discuss financial literacy, startup success, AI’s impact on learning, and the future of solopreneurship . With experience spann...

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March 4, 2025

#443 AI in Healthcare: Dr. Robert Toth on Medical Imaging, Robot Surg…

AI is transforming healthcare at an unprecedented pace, from medical imaging advancements to the potential of robotic-assisted surgeries and predictive medicine . In this episode, Dr. Robert Toth , Founder of Thetat Tech AI ,...

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Feb. 27, 2025

#442 From Davos to DeFi: Agne Linge on Blockchain, AI, and the Future…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the future of finance with Agne Linge, Head of Growth at WeFi . Fresh from Davos , Agne shares insights into the latest trends in DeFi, AI-powered fintech, and t...

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Feb. 25, 2025

#441 From Struggles to Success: How Founders Can Optimize Tech Teams …

Struggling to scale your tech team? Not sure when to move beyond an agency and build in-house? In this episode, we dive deep into engineering team optimization, startup scaling challenges, and the future of AI in development ...

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Feb. 20, 2025

#440 How AI is Fixing Late Payments: Fabio Fleitas on Automating Cash…

“Reducing the amount of time to receive cash unlocks working capital and fuels business growth. AI is transforming this process like never before.” – Fabio Fleitas In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into th...

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