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April 19, 2025

Think you’re a hiring expert? Think again! 🚫

Entrepreneurs often fall into the trap of believing they know best when it comes to hiring. But what happens when those gut instincts lead to costly mistakes? In this insightful discussion, business psychologist Joel Quintela reveals common hiring pitfalls and how to avoid them. Learn about innovative strategies—from psychology to…

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April 19, 2025

Hiring Like a Poker Pro: Joel Quintela’s POKER Framework for Better Decisions

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 psychology, structured assessments, and poker strategies can help founders and leaders hire better, retain top talent, and…

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April 18, 2025

Unlock the Secrets to Business Growth Through Payments! 💰🚀

What if the key to skyrocketing your business growth lies in your payments platform? Dive into the strategies that can transform your company's success story! In this insightful discussion, Lucas Lovell, VP of Product at Paddle, reveals how techniques like localized pricing and payment orchestration can drastically improve your unit…

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April 17, 2025

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

🔍 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 localization to optimizing for global expansion, Lucas shares product leadership insights and the future…

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April 17, 2025

Unlock Hidden Revenue: The Power of Localized Pricing!

Discover how localized pricing and tailored payment methods can significantly boost your checkout conversion rates by 5% to 10%! Lucas Lovell, VP of Product at Paddle, reveals the often-overlooked opportunities within payment strategies that can lead to substantial growth. Dive into the importance of managing risk, especially when expanding into…

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April 17, 2025

Lucas Lovell on SaaS Growth, Global Payments, and the Future of Product

🔍 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 localization to optimizing for global expansion, Lucas shares product leadership insights and the future…

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April 16, 2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Founder-Led Sales Success!

Discover the transformative approach that can elevate early-stage startups to extraordinary heights. In this insightful episode, Jess Schultz shares crucial strategies for ensuring seamless transitions in the sales process while keeping founders actively involved. Delve into the step-by-step method of peeling back from the sales process, starting with the right…

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April 15, 2025

Unlock the Secret to Startup Success: Founders as Top Salespeople!

Discover the invaluable insights that come straight from the heart of the founder in this compelling discussion with Jess Schultz. With hands-on experience in the startup world, founders possess an unmatched depth of knowledge about their industry and customers. Jess explains how their passion and investment in their venture not…

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April 15, 2025

Why Founder-Led Growth Isn’t Optional: Jess Schultz on Early-Stage GTM, Metrics, and Scaling

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-market (GTM) motion that actually works, Jess shares practical advice that bridges theory and execution. Whether you’re…

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April 14, 2025

Unlock the Future: Where AI Meets Web3!

Explore the groundbreaking intersection of AI and Web3 as Colin Fitzpatrick, founder of Griffin AI, shares visionary insights on how these two revolutionary technologies can solve pressing challenges. Discover the role of AI agents in enhancing customer experiences, executing transactions, and revolutionizing software development. From hassle-free wallets to intelligent trading…

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April 12, 2025

The Future is Robotic: Unleashing AI's Potential!

A groundbreaking conversation unfolds as Colin Fitzpatrick, founder of Griffin AI, shares insights into the future of robotics and AI integration. Imagine a world where robots learn just like humans, picking up skills from each other instantly. As the line between artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics blurs, new possibilities emerge.…

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April 12, 2025

#456 Colin Fitzpatrick on AI Agents, Vibe Coding, and the Future of Web3, Robotics, and Work

🔍 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 coding” and AI agents to programmable avatars and robotic personal assistants, Colin paints a vision of a world being…

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April 12, 2025

Colin Fitzpatrick on AI Agents, Vibe Coding, and the Future of Web3, Robotics, and Work

🔍 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 coding” and AI agents to programmable avatars and robotic personal assistants, Colin paints a vision of a world being…

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April 11, 2025

Unlocking the Future: How AI is Revolutionizing Genetic Engineering!

Prepare to be amazed as this episode dives deep into the groundbreaking realm of genetic engineering! With AI on the rise, we stand at a pivotal crossroads where understanding our genetic code is becoming a reality. Steven Zeller, a visionary in the tech landscape, sheds light on how major companies…

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April 10, 2025

Unlocking the Future: Why Photonic Chips Are Game Changers!

Dive into the revolutionary world of photonic chips with insights from Steven Zeller, a futurist and technology investor. Discover how these cutting-edge chips, capable of operating at room temperature, offer unprecedented possibilities for scalability in quantum computing. Steven shares his vision for a future where photonics plays a crucial role…

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April 10, 2025

#455 Engineering the Future: Steven Zeller on AI, Longevity, and Human 2.0

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 engineering and health tech breakthroughs to brain-computer interfaces, quantum computing, and the philosophical questions of immortality, Steven shares a…

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April 10, 2025

Engineering the Future: Steven Zeller on AI, Longevity, and Human 2.0

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 engineering and health tech breakthroughs to brain-computer interfaces, quantum computing, and the philosophical questions of immortality, Steven shares a…

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April 9, 2025

Unlocking the Future: AI Meets Blockchain!

Explore the dynamic fusion of AI and blockchain with insights from Srini Parthasarathy, CTO of Shardeum. Discover how AI is transforming development processes—from writing smarter code to enhancing security in blockchain applications. With tools like GitHub Copilot at their disposal, developers are now better equipped to create efficient, robust smart…

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April 8, 2025

Unlocking the Future of Blockchain - The Shardeum Revolution!

Explore the groundbreaking insights from Srini Parthasarathy, CTO of Shardeum, as he delves into the innovative approaches that are reshaping the blockchain landscape. This video presents a unique perspective on the interplay between transparency and scalability, using the analogy of a public spreadsheet to illustrate how transactions are processed. Discover…

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April 8, 2025

#454 Scaling the Blockchain: Srini Parthasarathy on Fixing Gas Fees and Decentralization

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 journey from building NFT platforms and working at AWS to leading a project that’s tackling the blockchain trilemma head-on. Whether…

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April 8, 2025

Scaling the Blockchain: Srini Parthasarathy on Fixing Gas Fees and Decentralization

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 journey from building NFT platforms and working at AWS to leading a project that’s tackling the blockchain trilemma head-on. Whether…

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April 5, 2025

Unlock the Future of Marketing with Agentic AI!

Discover how AI is reshaping the landscape of marketing with insights from veteran marketer Prashant Agrawal. This engaging discussion dives into the transition from traditional chatbots to agentic AI, revealing how marketers can delegate tasks to AI for enhanced efficiency and closed-loop reporting. In a world where integrating AI isn't…

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April 5, 2025

Unlock the Secrets of AI in Marketing!

Dive into an eye-opening discussion with Prashant Agrawal as he navigates the profound impact of AI tools on the marketing world. Discover the misconceptions that plague marketing leaders and learn how embracing AI isn't just an option—it's a necessity for staying competitive. Prashant draws from his rich background in traditional…

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April 5, 2025

#453 From FMCG to AI: Prashant Agrawal on Rethinking Marketing in the Age of LLMs

“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 how AI is transforming the marketing function. From his roots in traditional FMCG…

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