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Nov. 29, 2025

#547 Why OKRs Fail: Radhika Dutt on Building Teams That Think, Learn, and Adapt

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, to explore why OKRs and traditional performance frameworks often collapse under the realities of modern work. Radhika introduces OLA, a new approach built on puzzle-solving, continuous learning, and adaptability — designed for today’s fast-moving product, engineering,…

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Nov. 29, 2025

Why OKRs Fail: Radhika Dutt on Building Teams That Think, Learn, and Adapt

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, to explore why OKRs and traditional performance frameworks often collapse under the realities of modern work. Radhika introduces OLA, a new approach built on puzzle-solving, continuous learning, and adaptability — designed for today’s fast-moving product, engineering,…

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Nov. 28, 2025

The CRM tab war is OVER! Hear the bold claim that Slack is the ultimate Operating System for modern

An intriguing perspective emerges regarding the central hub for Go-To-Market operations. Jonathan unpacks why communication platforms like Slack are evolving into the de facto operating system, effectively replacing the old way of managing countless browser tabs for sales and customer success roles. The conversation dives deep into how generative AI…

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Nov. 27, 2025

Forget the CRM. Is AI rendering Salesforce and HubSpot completely useless? 🤯

A provocative deep dive into the very foundation of Customer Relationship Management. When the core function—human data entry dictated by rigid process stages—can be seamlessly managed by intelligent automation, the essential role of the CRM comes into question. This analysis explores whether industry titans like Salesforce and HubSpot face an…

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Nov. 26, 2025

#546 Reinventing GTM: Jonathan Kvarfordt on Building AI Native Revenue Teams

In this conversation, Jonathan breaks down the real state of AI adoption in GTM, why most revenue teams are still “stuck in the basics,” and how leaders can shift from dashboards to intelligence. He explains why CRM data hygiene is dead, how operational AI works behind the scenes, and what…

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Nov. 26, 2025

Reinventing GTM: Jonathan Kvarfordt on Building AI Native Revenue Teams

In this conversation, Jonathan breaks down the real state of AI adoption in GTM, why most revenue teams are still “stuck in the basics,” and how leaders can shift from dashboards to intelligence. He explains why CRM data hygiene is dead, how operational AI works behind the scenes, and what…

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Nov. 26, 2025

The single biggest blunder tech startups are making when trying to explore the deep sea! A leading e

Dr. Nico Augustin, Head of Research and Expeditions at OceanQuest, reveals the critical flaw in modern ocean technology development. The key to unlocking the mysteries of the deep ocean lies not just in innovation, but in strategic alignment. Experts argue that the next wave of breakthroughs—from autonomous vehicle software to…

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Nov. 25, 2025

The Deep Sea's Biggest Secret: Why Current Exploration is *Not* Enough.

The Earth's largest frontier remains almost entirely unseen. An expert reveals the current limitations of deep-sea exploration, where only a handful of vehicles venture out. The key to unlocking the abyss lies not just in better hardware, but in a massive leap in intelligence. Picture swarms of truly autonomous underwater…

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Nov. 24, 2025

#545 Exploring the Real Frontier: Dr. Nico Augustin on Deep Ocean Discovery and Innovation

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Dr. Nico Augustin, Head of Research and Expeditions at OceanQuest, to uncover the mysteries of the deep ocean. From unexpected discoveries in the Atlantic to cutting edge underwater robotics, Dr. Nico reveals how little we know about the world beneath us and why…

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Nov. 24, 2025

Exploring the Real Frontier: Dr. Nico Augustin on Deep Ocean Discovery and Innovation

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Dr. Nico Augustin, Head of Research and Expeditions at OceanQuest, to uncover the mysteries of the deep ocean. From unexpected discoveries in the Atlantic to cutting edge underwater robotics, Dr. Nico reveals how little we know about the world beneath us and why…

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Nov. 22, 2025

STOP Using Spreadsheets in Your Fashion Business! 💀 The Profit Killer Revealed.

Unpacking a severe operational secret plaguing the fashion industry: reliance on spreadsheets is silently eroding profitability. With margins already razor-thin, the temptation to avoid expensive, dedicated software drives many into a coordination nightmare. Consider the typical six-month manufacturing cycle versus marketing timelines—a single delay notification failure between procurement and the…

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Nov. 22, 2025

Reinventing Retail OS: Harish Chandramowli on AI, Workflows, and the Future of Fashion Tech

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Harish Chandramowli, Head of AI at Good Day Software, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of fashion, retail, and e-commerce operations. Harish shares his journey from cybersecurity engineering at Bloomberg and cloud security at MongoDB to building fashion-specific AI tools that…

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Nov. 21, 2025

Your AI Pitch is Either a Goldmine or a Giant Red Flag. Find Out Which One.

A fascinating look inside the minds of venture capitalists reveals a critical split regarding the current artificial intelligence gold rush. Some investors are driven purely by the fear of missing out, eager for any pitch that mentions AI. However, a more sophisticated cohort is adopting extreme skepticism. They agree AI…

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Nov. 20, 2025

The Investor Asks "What Do You Do?" You Answer With This Instead.

VC and author Ben Wiener reveals a masterclass counter-move for startup founders facing the most common question from investors. The traditional answer explaining *what* a company does is reportedly not what the money-givers are truly seeking. Instead, the underlying inquiry is always, "Why should I care about this?" This clip…

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Nov. 20, 2025

#543 The HEART of a Winning Pitch: VC Ben Wiener on Crafting Startup Narratives That Convert

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with VC and author Ben Wiener to unpack one of the most practical, founder-friendly pitching frameworks in the startup world today. Ben is the creator of the HEART Framework and the author of the bestselling business fable Fever Pitch. He breaks down why most…

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Nov. 20, 2025

The HEART of a Winning Pitch: VC Ben Wiener on Crafting Startup Narratives That Convert

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with VC and author Ben Wiener to unpack one of the most practical, founder-friendly pitching frameworks in the startup world today. Ben is the creator of the HEART Framework and the author of the bestselling business fable Fever Pitch. He breaks down why most…

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Nov. 19, 2025

Ouch. This perspective on IT departments might just redefine how your entire company sees technology

The notion that Information Technology exists purely as an expense is perhaps the most pervasive error in modern business strategy. What if the technology division is actually the clearest mirror reflecting the entire organization's structure and strategic requirements? Wesley Eugene, SVP North America at HIT Global, shares a powerful observation…

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Nov. 18, 2025

The AI Paradox: Leaders Warn of Danger, Then Stay Silent on the Fix. 🤯

An essential conversation uncovers a strange dissonance in the AI landscape. Wesley Eugene and Mehmet dissect why prominent figures in AI development speak openly about potential catastrophic harm, yet seem to avoid scrutiny regarding concrete mitigation efforts. This clip also pulls back the curtain on digital transformation failures and asserts…

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Nov. 18, 2025

#542 Human First Technology: Wesley Eugene on AI, Leadership, and the New Experience Era

In this powerful conversation, Wesley Eugene, SVP North America at HIT Global, joins Mehmet to explore a new framework for technology leadership. They go deep into human centered design, why digital transformations fail, how AI forces us to rethink what it means to work, and why empathy is now a…

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Nov. 18, 2025

Human First Technology: Wesley Eugene on AI, Leadership, and the New Experience Era

In this powerful conversation, Wesley Eugene, SVP North America at HIT Global, joins Mehmet to explore a new framework for technology leadership. They go deep into human centered design, why digital transformations fail, how AI forces us to rethink what it means to work, and why empathy is now a…

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Nov. 15, 2025

AI *Generating* Code is a Ticking Time Bomb for Big Tech. 🤯 Here's the Orchestration Secret.

The prevailing trend pushing AI developers toward pure code generation is setting large enterprises up for a massive technical debt crisis. When every engineer is creating unique code blocks, the surface area for defects skyrockets, creating an unscalable "wild west" environment. Engineering leader Luv Kapur joins Mehmet to lay out…

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Nov. 15, 2025

How Composability Transforms Engineering: Luv Kapur on Scaling Fast and Shipping Better

In this episode, Luv Kapur joins Mehmet to break down how composability is reshaping modern engineering. Luv is an engineering leader at Bit, working across their open source and enterprise platforms, and one of the earliest advocates for modular, reusable software as a way to unlock scale. They explore why…

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Nov. 14, 2025

Twice as likely to QUIT? Discover the ONE psychological hack that separates thriving founders from t

An alarming pattern emerges when studying hundreds of entrepreneurs: low resilience directly correlates with significantly higher rates of psychological challenge, including anxiety, overwhelm, and stress, making founders twice as prone to giving up. Christina Richardson, serial founder and resilience researcher, pinpoints the crucial differentiator for those who flourish. The real…

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Nov. 13, 2025

9 out of 10 founders are quietly surviving this. Are you one of them? The symptoms you're ignoring a

The raw, often unspoken reality of the entrepreneurial grind is laid bare. Many high-achievers recognize the unsettling checklist: chronic procrastination, unexplained heart palpitations, persistent digestive trouble, and that constant undercurrent of irritability. These physical manifestations are the body's desperate response to running on pure cortisol for too long. Serial founder…

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