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June 12, 2024

Democratizing Data Access: Blake Burch on Low-Code Solutions and AI

Democratizing Data Access: Blake Burch on Low-Code Solutions and AI

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 led him to teach himself SQL and Python to overcome the repetitive tasks…

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June 12, 2024

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

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

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 led him to teach himself SQL and Python to overcome the repetitive tasks…

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June 10, 2024

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

#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 space. Roshan shares his journey, insights, and advice on making smart investments in the evolving world of cryptocurrency and…

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June 7, 2024

From POS to AI: Alexander Ponomarev on Elevating the Dining Experience

From POS to AI: Alexander Ponomarev on Elevating the Dining Experience

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 technology to food tech, emphasizing the integration of AI and automation in enhancing restaurant…

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June 7, 2024

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

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

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 technology to food tech, emphasizing the integration of AI and automation in enhancing restaurant…

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June 5, 2024

Building a Startup for Gen Z: Sam Obletz on the Evolution of Claim

Building a Startup for Gen Z: Sam Obletz on the Evolution of Claim

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Sam Obletz, CEO and co-founder of Claim, a rewards-based social app designed for Gen Z. Sam shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in Portland, Oregon, to founding Claim and securing funding from major…

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June 5, 2024

#344 Building a Startup for Gen Z: Sam Obletz on the Evolution of Claim

#344 Building a Startup for Gen Z: Sam Obletz on the Evolution of Claim

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Sam Obletz, CEO and co-founder of Claim, a rewards-based social app designed for Gen Z. Sam shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in Portland, Oregon, to founding Claim and securing funding from major…

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June 3, 2024

Ken Pomella on Leveraging AI for Small Business and Startup Growth

Ken Pomella on Leveraging AI for Small Business and Startup Growth

In this insightful episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” host Mehmet Gonullu sits down with Ken Pomella, the CEO of RevStar, to explore the transformative power of AI for small businesses and startups. Ken shares his extensive experience in the tech industry, from his early fascination with technology to…

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June 3, 2024

#343 Ken Pomella on Leveraging AI for Small Business and Startup Growth

#343 Ken Pomella on Leveraging AI for Small Business and Startup Growth

In this insightful episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” host Mehmet Gonullu sits down with Ken Pomella, the CEO of RevStar, to explore the transformative power of AI for small businesses and startups. Ken shares his extensive experience in the tech industry, from his early fascination with technology to…

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May 31, 2024

Pitching Sequoia: How Edward Brawer Built a Viral AI-Driven Podcasting Platform

Pitching Sequoia: How Edward Brawer Built a Viral AI-Driven Podcasting Platform

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we dive into the fascinating journey of Edward Brawer, the visionary founder and CEO of PodcastAI. Edward shares his unique path from studying biology to becoming a tech entrepreneur, his experiences with building websites and apps for over 25 years, and…

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May 31, 2024

#342 Pitching Sequoia: How Edward Brawer Built a Viral AI-Driven Podcasting Platform

#342 Pitching Sequoia: How Edward Brawer Built a Viral AI-Driven Podcasting Platform

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we dive into the fascinating journey of Edward Brawer, the visionary founder and CEO of PodcastAI. Edward shares his unique path from studying biology to becoming a tech entrepreneur, his experiences with building websites and apps for over 25 years, and…

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May 29, 2024

#341 From Google to Building Scalable Data Storage Solutions for the AI and HPC Era with Björn Ko...

#341 From Google to Building Scalable Data Storage Solutions for the AI and HPC Era with Björn Ko...

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we are joined by Björn Kolbeck, co-founder and CEO of Quobyte. With a rich background that includes a PhD in distributed systems, experience at Google, and a passion for high-performance computing (HPC), Björn shares his journey and insights into the world…

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May 29, 2024

From Google to Building Scalable Data Storage Solutions for the AI and HPC Era with Björn Kolbeck

From Google to Building Scalable Data Storage Solutions for the AI and HPC Era with Björn Kolbeck

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we are joined by Björn Kolbeck, co-founder and CEO of Quobyte. With a rich background that includes a PhD in distributed systems, experience at Google, and a passion for high-performance computing (HPC), Björn shares his journey and insights into the world…

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May 27, 2024

#340 From Seed to Scale: Bechir Omran’s Blueprint for Startup Growth

#340 From Seed to Scale: Bechir Omran’s Blueprint for Startup Growth

In this insightful episode of "The CTO Show with Mehmet," we dive deep into the world of startup growth and scaling with Bechir Omran, the VP of Growth at Wonderflow. Bechir brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career in media, content production, rights management, e-commerce, mobile apps, travel…

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May 24, 2024

Streamlining Customer Success with AI: A Conversation with Shanif Dhanani

Streamlining Customer Success with AI: A Conversation with Shanif Dhanani

In this insightful episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Shanif Dhanani, founder of Locusive, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing customer success. Shanif brings a wealth of experience in software engineering, machine learning, and startups, having previously built and sold Tap Commerce to Twitter and founded Apteo,…

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May 24, 2024

#339 Streamlining Customer Success with AI: A Conversation with Shanif Dhanani

#339 Streamlining Customer Success with AI: A Conversation with Shanif Dhanani

In this insightful episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Shanif Dhanani, founder of Locusive, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing customer success. Shanif brings a wealth of experience in software engineering, machine learning, and startups, having previously built and sold Tap Commerce to Twitter and founded Apteo,…

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May 22, 2024

#338 From Silicon Valley to Global Impact: Buchi Reddy’s Journey in API Security

#338 From Silicon Valley to Global Impact: Buchi Reddy’s Journey in API Security

In this episode of the CTO Show, host Mehmet interviews Buchi Reddy, founder and CEO of Levo.ai, a proactive API security platform. Reddy shares his journey from India to Silicon Valley, the inception of Levo.ai, and the gaps he identified in API security which led him to start the company.…

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May 22, 2024

From Silicon Valley to Global Impact: Buchi Reddy’s Journey in API Security

From Silicon Valley to Global Impact: Buchi Reddy’s Journey in API Security

In this episode of the CTO Show, host Mehmet interviews Buchi Reddy, founder and CEO of Levo.ai, a proactive API security platform. Reddy shares his journey from India to Silicon Valley, the inception of Levo.ai, and the gaps he identified in API security which led him to start the company.…

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May 20, 2024

Driving Innovation with Data: Ashis Parajuli on AI and Open Source

Driving Innovation with Data: Ashis Parajuli on AI and Open Source

In this episode of "The CTO Show with Mehmet," we are joined by Ashis Parajuli, Founder and CEO of DLytica. Ashis shares his extensive experience in AI, data science, machine learning, and data engineering analytics. We dive deep into the transformative power of AI and big data, exploring how organizations…

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May 20, 2024

#337 Driving Innovation with Data: Ashis Parajuli on AI and Open Source

#337 Driving Innovation with Data: Ashis Parajuli on AI and Open Source

In this episode of "The CTO Show with Mehmet," we are joined by Ashis Parajuli, Founder and CEO of DLytica. Ashis shares his extensive experience in AI, data science, machine learning, and data engineering analytics. We dive deep into the transformative power of AI and big data, exploring how organizations…

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May 17, 2024

Building Sustainable Growth: Bill Simmons on the Role of Fractional COOs in Startups

Building Sustainable Growth: Bill Simmons on the Role of Fractional COOs in Startups

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Bill Simmons, the co-founder of Thrive Business Operations. Bill shares his extensive experience and insights into the growing trend of fractional Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and how they play a crucial role in driving sustainable growth for…

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May 17, 2024

#336 Building Sustainable Growth: Bill Simmons on the Role of Fractional COOs in Startups

#336 Building Sustainable Growth: Bill Simmons on the Role of Fractional COOs in Startups

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Bill Simmons, the co-founder of Thrive Business Operations. Bill shares his extensive experience and insights into the growing trend of fractional Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and how they play a crucial role in driving sustainable growth for…

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May 15, 2024

AI as Your Co-Pilot: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth with Ryan Pollyniak

AI as Your Co-Pilot: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth with Ryan Pollyniak

In this enlightening episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, I sit down with Ryan Pollyniak, a seasoned technology consultant with two decades of experience in IT, business systems, and sales. Ryan has extensive expertise in helping businesses of all sizes embark on their digital transformation journeys, particularly within the…

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May 15, 2024

#335 AI as Your Co-Pilot: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth with Ryan Pollyniak

#335 AI as Your Co-Pilot: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth with Ryan Pollyniak

In this enlightening episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, I sit down with Ryan Pollyniak, a seasoned technology consultant with two decades of experience in IT, business systems, and sales. Ryan has extensive expertise in helping businesses of all sizes embark on their digital transformation journeys, particularly within the…

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