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#408 The Evolution of Loyalty Programs: Maria Alvarez on MarTech and AI-Driven Rewards
Nov. 1, 2024

#408 The Evolution of Loyalty Programs: Maria Alvarez on MarTech and …

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the dynamic world of loyalty programs with Maria Alvarez, Chief Business Development Officer and Board Member of CheckRewards. Maria shares her journey from East...

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#407 Biometric Security Reinvented: Eli Farhood on Eliminating Passwords with KatshID
Oct. 30, 2024

#407 Biometric Security Reinvented: Eli Farhood on Eliminating Passwo…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we welcome Eli Farhood, the founder and CEO of KatchID, a pioneering company focused on reinventing identity protection through innovative biometric solutions. Eli shares his pers...

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#406 Creating a Second Brain: Miguel Sarenas’s Framework for Scaling as a Generalist Founder
Oct. 28, 2024

#406 Creating a Second Brain: Miguel Sarenas’s Framework for Scaling …

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Miguel Sarenas, a third-time bootstrap founder who has recently sold his AI startup just three months after its launch. Miguel sha...

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#405 Inside the World of Industrial AI: Manas Talukdar on Data Pipelines and Predictions
Oct. 25, 2024

#405 Inside the World of Industrial AI: Manas Talukdar on Data Pipeli…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the evolving world of industrial AI with Manas Talukdar, Director of Engineering at Labelbox. Based in the Bay Area, Manas has nearly two decades of experience i...

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#404 Last-Mile Advertising: Alex Nocifera on Disrupting AdTech & MarTech for Local Brand Success
Oct. 23, 2024

#404 Last-Mile Advertising: Alex Nocifera on Disrupting AdTech & MarT…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we sit down with Alex Nocifera, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Loma. Alex shares his insights on disrupting both AdTech and MarTech to enhance local brand engagement. Wi...

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#403 Innovations in Drone Technology and Startup Success: Insights from Dario Valenza
Oct. 21, 2024

#403 Innovations in Drone Technology and Startup Success: Insights fr…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the world of drone technology and startup innovation with Dario Valenza, founder of Carbonix. Broadcasting from Australia, Dario shares his unique journey from y...

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#402 Transforming Financial Services with AI and Cloud: Alina Timofeeva on Digital Strategy
Oct. 18, 2024

#402 Transforming Financial Services with AI and Cloud: Alina Timofee…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we sit down with Alina Timofeeva, an expert in digital transformation, cloud technology, and financial services. Alina has a wealth of experience working with global institutions ...

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#401 Inside the Investor’s Mind: Adrian Mendoza’s Journey from CTO to Venture Capitalist
Oct. 16, 2024

#401 Inside the Investor’s Mind: Adrian Mendoza’s Journey from CTO to…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we’re joined by Adrian Mendoza, General Partner and co-founder of Mendoza Ventures. Based in Boston, Adrian has carved a unique path from being a tech founder and CTO to a venture...

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#400 Exploring the Future of Digital Health: AI, Wearables, and Empathy with RJ Kedziora
Oct. 14, 2024

#400 Exploring the Future of Digital Health: AI, Wearables, and Empat…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the transformative world of digital health with RJ Kedziora, Co-Founder, CEO, and CTO of Estenda Solutions. RJ joins us to discuss how AI, wearable technology, and an...

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#399 Unlocking Employee Loyalty: Kirill Morozov on the Power of Motivation and Recognition in MENA
Oct. 11, 2024

#399 Unlocking Employee Loyalty: Kirill Morozov on the Power of Motiv…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the vital topic of employee motivation and loyalty, specifically within the MENA region, with Kirill Morozov, CEO of TEAL HR. Kirill joins us to discuss his journey a...

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#398 Building Value in Big Data: Tommy Ogden’s Take on Analytics, Frameworks, and AI
Oct. 9, 2024

#398 Building Value in Big Data: Tommy Ogden’s Take on Analytics, Fra…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we sit down with Tommy Ogden, Director at Activera Consulting, to explore the intersection of analytics, frameworks, and AI in driving value within the big data landscape. Tommy, ...

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#397 Creating a Winning SaaS Strategy: Nick Jain on Retention, Growth, and Innovation
Oct. 7, 2024

#397 Creating a Winning SaaS Strategy: Nick Jain on Retention, Growth…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we welcome Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, a leading B2B SaaS platform focused on innovation management. Nick shares his journey from Wall Street to the world of SaaS and innovation,...

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#396 The Intersection of AI, Security, and UX: Hubert Behaghel’s Insights on Digital Trust
Oct. 4, 2024

#396 The Intersection of AI, Security, and UX: Hubert Behaghel’s Insi…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we sit down with Hubert Behaghel, CTO of Veriff, to discuss the critical intersection of AI, security, and user experience in the digital age. As the internet continues to evolve,...

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#395 The Role of Data in AI Innovation: Erik Salo’s Take on HPC and Storage Systems
Oct. 2, 2024

#395 The Role of Data in AI Innovation: Erik Salo’s Take on HPC and S…

In this insightful episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we are joined by Erik Salo, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Vdura, to dive deep into the critical role that data plays in AI innovation. Erik shar...

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#394 Demystifying Startup Fundraising: Gagan Singh on Private Markets and Secondary Deals
Sept. 30, 2024

#394 Demystifying Startup Fundraising: Gagan Singh on Private Markets…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , host Mehmet Gonullu sits down with Gagan Singh, Founder and CEO of WOWS Global, to discuss the intricacies of startup fundraising, navigating private markets, and the increasing i...

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#393 Gen AI and Technical Due Diligence: Matt Van Itallie on Navigating Software Acquisition Risks
Sept. 27, 2024

#393 Gen AI and Technical Due Diligence: Matt Van Itallie on Navigati…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , Mehmet welcomes Matt Van Itallie, founder and CEO of SEMA, to explore the evolving world of technical due diligence, particularly in the context of generative AI in coding and sof...

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#392 Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship: How Elona Lopari Aligns Vision, Purpose, and Profit
Sept. 25, 2024

#392 Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship: How Elona Lopari Aligns Vision,…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the world of purpose-driven entrepreneurship with Elona Lopari, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership coach who helps companies align purpose with profit. Elona...

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#391 Building Confidence in Crypto: Peter Curk on Regulation, Strategy, and Growth
Sept. 23, 2024

#391 Building Confidence in Crypto: Peter Curk on Regulation, Strateg…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we sit down with Peter Curk, the CEO and CPO of Iconomi, a leading crypto portfolio management platform. Peter shares his journey from a non-technical background in industries lik...

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#390 Fintech Meets Affiliate Marketing: Nicky Senyard’s Insights on Industry Transformation
Sept. 20, 2024

#390 Fintech Meets Affiliate Marketing: Nicky Senyard’s Insights on I…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , Mehmet is joined by Nicky Senyard, Founder and CEO of Fintel Connect, a leader in affiliate marketing for financial services. Nicky shares her journey of over 24 years in affiliat...

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#389 AI and IoT for a Greener Future: Colm Nee’s Vision for Smart Buildings
Sept. 18, 2024

#389 AI and IoT for a Greener Future: Colm Nee’s Vision for Smart Bui…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we are joined by Colm Nee, CTO of Enlighted, a Siemens company focused on IoT and sustainability. Colm shares his journey and expertise in using AI and IoT to create smarter, more...

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#388 Mastering Endpoint Management & Identity: Insights from IT Veteran David Boscia
Sept. 16, 2024

#388 Mastering Endpoint Management & Identity: Insights from IT Veter…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we are joined by IT veteran David Boscia, who brings over 32 years of experience in the IT domain, including leadership roles at NCR Corporation. David shares his journey managing...

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#387 Igniting Entrepreneurial Passion: Lessons from Mohammad Bahareth on Resilience and Innovation
Sept. 13, 2024

#387 Igniting Entrepreneurial Passion: Lessons from Mohammad Bahareth…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we have the pleasure of hosting Mohammad Bahareth, an award-winning business consultant and entrepreneur from Saudi Arabia. Mohammad shares his personal journey, including his cha...

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#386 Empathy, Grace, and Leadership in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Tammy Klotz
Sept. 11, 2024

#386 Empathy, Grace, and Leadership in Cybersecurity: A Conversation …

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we are joined by Tammy Klotz, a cybersecurity veteran and CISO with over 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. Tammy shares her journey, starting in infrastructure roles...

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#385 The Future of E-Commerce: AI, Amazon DSP, and Scaling with Dan Brownsher
Sept. 9, 2024

#385 The Future of E-Commerce: AI, Amazon DSP, and Scaling with Dan B…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the future of e-commerce with Dan Brownsher, CEO of Channel Key. Dan brings over a decade of experience in building and scaling e-commerce businesses, particular...

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