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#471 The Future Needs Soul: Mona Bavar on Human-Centered AI and Branding
In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the intersection of technology, creativity, and brand authenticity with Mona Bavar — founder of DLISH and BlueApples.ai . From a childhood shaped by cultural resilien...
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May 17, 2025
#471 The Future Needs Soul: Mona Bavar on Human-Centered AI and Branding
In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the intersection of technology, creativity, and brand authenticity with Mona Bavar — founder of DLISH and BlueApples.ai . From a childhood shaped by cultural resilien...
May 15, 2025
#470 Solving Your Own Problem at Scale: Rahul Swaminathan’s Journey with Desertcart
What happens when a developer in Dubai decides to solve his own problem—and ends up building a 300M SKU e-commerce engine? In this episode, I speak with Rahul Swaminathan , the founder of Desertcart , one of the region’s most...
May 13, 2025
#469 From SDRs to AI Agents: Frank Sondors on Redefining Outbound Sales
In this episode, I sit down with Frank Sondors , founder of Salesforge , to explore how AI is reshaping outbound sales, why traditional sales hiring models are broken, and how modular tools are empowering leaner, more efficie...
May 10, 2025
#468 Scaling Smarter: Tyler Dunagin on Building 7-Figure Service Businesses with Purpose
In this episode, Mehmet is joined by Tyler Dunagin, Founder & CEO of Turnserv, a platform powering multiple tech-enabled service brands in the multifamily housing sector. Tyler has scaled five brands to 7-figure revenue, secu...
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Mehmet Gonullu
Managing Partner, Founder @ Yassi Ventures
Sharing Insights at the Intersection of Tech, Startups & Venture | Startup Advisor & Mentor | Investor | Podcast Host | Speaker
With over 20 years in technology, I bridge deep technical expertise with strategic business development and entrepreneurial mentorship across the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye (META) region. My comprehensive understanding of the tech ecosystem enables me to help companies scale operations, secure investment, and achieve market leadership by leveraging my unique blend of technical knowledge and business acumen.
My impact in the META region spans from developing go-to-market strategies to identifying emerging opportunities in the tech ecosystem. Through my advisory roles, I guide companies in product development, scalability, and technological innovation, helping them build sustainable competitive advantages.
I host 'The CTO Show With Mehmet', a podcast where I explore industry trends and challenges with leading voices in technology and startups. This platform embodies my commitment to nurturing a collaborative tech community and sharing insights that empower emerging entrepreneurs.