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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
🔍 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...
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-...
🔍 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...
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...
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...
“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...
“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...
“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...
“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...
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 ...
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...
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-...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ,...
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...
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 ...
“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...