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July 31, 2024

#368 Entrepreneurial Selling and Magnetic Leadership: Lessons from An…

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” Mehmet Gonullu is joined by Andrew Sykes, a lifelong entrepreneur, professor at the Kellogg Sales Institute, and lead facilitator at Serene Life. Andrew shares his journey from S...

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July 29, 2024

#367 From Data Chaos to AI Success: Ben Bohman’s Guide for Businesses

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we are joined by Benjamin Bohman, CTO and founder of Stratashield AI. With a rich background in technology spanning 25 years, Ben shares his unique journey from starting as an IT...

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July 26, 2024

#366 From Dubai to the World: Rodolph Khlat on AI-Powered Software De…

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” our host, Mehmet, welcomes Rodolph Khlat, the co-founder of Smartr AI, a Dubai-based software development automation engine. Rodolph shares his fascinating journey from a young e...

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July 24, 2024

#365 Driving Innovation and Growth in MENA Startups: Insights from Sh…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Shehab Beram, the founder of VisionX, the first personal branding studio for product leaders. Shehab shares his extensive journey from Malaysia to Istanbul, discu...

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July 22, 2024

#364 Chief Innovation Officer Eoghan O’Donnell on Transforming Indust…

n this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we are joined by Eoghan O’Donnell, the Chief Innovation Officer at Innovecs. Eoghan takes us through his extensive journey in the tech industry, starting from his early days in Ir...

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July 19, 2024

#363 Maintaining the North Star from a CTO Perspective: Francis Lacos…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we have a thought-provoking conversation with Francis Lacoste, an executive coach specializing in CTOs and VPs of engineering. Francis shares his journey from being a software engi...

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July 17, 2024

#362 Transforming Healthcare: The Intersection of AI, Blockchain, and…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jean-Philippe Diel, the founder of SymbionIQ, who joins us from New Zealand. Jean-Philippe shares his fascinating journey from his early days ...

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July 15, 2024

#361 From Hacking to Protecting: Vivek Ramachandran Discusses AI and …

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” Mehmet is joined by Vivek Ramachandran, the CEO and founder of SquareX, for an in-depth discussion on cybersecurity, AI, and browser security. Vivek, a veteran in the cybersecuri...

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July 12, 2024

#360 Bridging AI Development and Operations: Brad Micklea MLOps and E…

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we are joined by Brad Micklea, the CEO of Jozu. Brad shares his extensive experience in the tech industry, detailing his journey from leading the Amazon API Gateway to founding J...

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July 10, 2024

#359 AI, Economics, and Value: Dr. Michael Proksch’s Unique Perspecti…

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we are joined by Dr. Michael Proksch, Chief Scientist at AccelerEd, who shares his extensive journey from academia to the industry, focusing on AI and value creation. Dr. Proksch...

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July 8, 2024

#358 AI Meets Workforce Training: Luis Garcia’s Approach to Education…

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” Mehmet welcomes Luis Garcia, co-founder and president of PETE. PETE, which stands for Personalized Education, Training, and Enrichment, provides AI-powered learning tools for wor...

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July 5, 2024

#357 The Psychology of Scaling Startups: A Deep Dive with Isar Bhatta…

In this episode of the CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Isar Bhattacharjee, an expert in people and organizational psychology. Isar discusses his journey and why he chose to focus on startups, especially those in rapid ...

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July 3, 2024

#356 Building a Better Future: Jafar Shunnar’s Mission to Support MEN…

In this episode of the CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Jafar Shunnar, co-founder of TAP, a groundbreaking career acceleration platform based in Palestine. Jafar delves into his inspiring journey and the mission of TAP ...

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July 1, 2024

#355 Effective Leadership in Tech Startups: Empowering Teams and Driv…

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we are joined by Arnaud Lucas, the CTO of Wanderu, a small startup focused on e-commerce solutions for ground transportation in North America. Arnaud, originally from France, sha...

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June 28, 2024

#354 Leading with Awareness: Thom Dennis Discusses Conscious Leadersh…

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” host Mehmet Gonullu welcomes leadership development expert Thom Dennis. With over 40 years of experience, Thom shares his journey from serving in the Royal Marines to becoming a ...

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June 26, 2024

#353 PageLeap’s Founder Will Pemble: The Journey from Web.com to Ligh…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, guest Will Pemble, founder of PageLeap and Web.com, shares his journey from founding successful tech companies to re-entering the web hosting industry with PageLeap. Will discusses...

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June 24, 2024

#352 How Unstructured Data is Shaping the Future of AI with Kirk Marp…

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we delve into the fascinating world of unstructured data and its impact on the future of AI with Kirk Marple, the founder and CEO of Graphlit. With over 30 years of experience in...

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June 21, 2024

#351 Sonia Couto: Persistence and Growth in the Startup Journey

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we sit down with Sonia Couto, a two-time tech founder from Toronto, Canada. Sonia shares her incredible journey from working in accounting and operations to becoming a successful e...

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June 19, 2024

#350 AI-Powered Advertising: Matt Swalley on Personalization and Scal…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, Matt Swalley, co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Omneky, joins us to explore the transformative power of AI in marketing. Matt shares his journey from a 13-year tenure at AT&...

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June 17, 2024

#349 Decoding Product Success: Karthik Suresh’s Journey from Wall Str…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we welcome Karthik Suresh, co-founder of Ignition, an AI product success platform. Karthik shares his remarkable journey from Wall Street’s high-frequency trading to product manage...

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June 14, 2024

#348 Building T-Shaped Teams: Ben Johnson on Startups Bootstrapping a…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we welcome Ben Johnson, the CEO of Particle41. Ben shares his journey from being a paperboy to becoming a serial technical co-founder and leader of a technology services company. H...

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June 13, 2024

#347 Democratizing Data Access: Blake Burch on Low-Code Solutions and…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Blake Burch, co-founder and CEO of Shipyard, a modern data operations platform. Blake starts by introducing himself and explaining how his background in marketing ...

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June 10, 2024

#346 Crypto Mining and Smart Investments: Insights from Roshan Shah

In this episode, Mehmet Gonullu welcomes Roshan Shah, an accomplished entrepreneur and investor, to discuss his extensive experience in Bitcoin mining, real estate investments, and strategic growth in the digital currency spa...

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June 7, 2024

#345 From POS to AI: Alexander Ponomarev on Elevating the Dining Expe…

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Alexander Ponomarev, the COO of Syrve in the Middle East, to discuss the transformative role of technology in the restaurant industry. Alexander shares his journey from IT and hardware t...

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