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April 8, 2025

#454 Scaling the Blockchain: Srini Parthasarathy on Fixing Gas Fees a…

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 jour...

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April 5, 2025

#453 From FMCG to AI: Prashant Agrawal on Rethinking Marketing in the…

“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 h...

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April 3, 2025

#452 Vikas Panchal on AI, Automation, and the Financial Future of MEN…

“The cost of non-compliance is much higher than the cost of getting it right from day one.” – Vikas Panchal In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Vikas Panchal , General Manager – MENA at Tally Solutions , and a seasoned lea...

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April 1, 2025

#451 Two Startup Games, One Entrepreneur: Allan Abbas on Playing to W…

“You either earn or you learn — both are wins.” – Allan Abbas In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , Allan Abbas joins us to explore the world of fintech innovation, startup growth, and what it takes to build a game-ch...

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March 27, 2025

#450 Peter Bonney on How AI Is Disrupting the RFP and B2B Sales Proce…

“My grand vision is to make the RFP obsolete — and I believe AI can make that happen.” — Peter Bonney , CEO & Founder of Fastbreak In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we’re joined by Peter Bonney , CEO and Founder o...

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March 25, 2025

#449 Smarter Ad Spend with AI: Zeke Camusio’s Attribution Playbook fo…

In this episode, Mehmet speaks with Zeke Camusio , founder of Data Speaks , an AI-powered platform helping marketers and founders finally solve the attribution puzzle. From cutting through vanity metrics to deploying machine ...

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March 20, 2025

#448 The AI-Driven Consumer: How Businesses Must Adapt with Shahar Bo…

AI is reshaping consumer behavior like never before, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses. In this episode, I sit down with Shahar Boyayan , an expert in consumer psychology and AI-driven behavior, to dis...

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March 18, 2025

#447 Islamic Finance Meets Blockchain: Ethical DeFi with Haqq Network…

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Malkov and Andrey Kuznetsov , co-founders of Haqq Network , to explore how Islamic finance and blockchain are merging to create ethical DeFi solutions . Haqq Network aims to bring Sharia-...

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March 13, 2025

#446 Are Human-Led Interactions Dead? Nadav Boaz on AI’s Disruptive F…

In this episode, I sit down with Nadav Boaz , a seasoned entrepreneur and AI-driven product builder, to explore how AI is reshaping business, product development, and sales. Nadav shares his insights on launching AI-powered s...

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March 11, 2025

#445 AI vs. Cyber Threats: Alec Crawford on Governance, Risks, and th…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , I sit down with Alec Crawford , an AI and cybersecurity expert with decades of experience in financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank. Alec is ...

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March 6, 2025

#444 From MIT to IPOs: John Cousins on Mastering Money, Startups, AI,…

In this episode, I sit down with John Cousins , a serial entrepreneur, investor, and educator, to discuss financial literacy, startup success, AI’s impact on learning, and the future of solopreneurship . With experience spann...

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March 4, 2025

#443 AI in Healthcare: Dr. Robert Toth on Medical Imaging, Robot Surg…

AI is transforming healthcare at an unprecedented pace, from medical imaging advancements to the potential of robotic-assisted surgeries and predictive medicine . In this episode, Dr. Robert Toth , Founder of Thetat Tech AI ,...

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Feb. 27, 2025

#442 From Davos to DeFi: Agne Linge on Blockchain, AI, and the Future…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the future of finance with Agne Linge, Head of Growth at WeFi . Fresh from Davos , Agne shares insights into the latest trends in DeFi, AI-powered fintech, and t...

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Feb. 25, 2025

#441 From Struggles to Success: How Founders Can Optimize Tech Teams …

Struggling to scale your tech team? Not sure when to move beyond an agency and build in-house? In this episode, we dive deep into engineering team optimization, startup scaling challenges, and the future of AI in development ...

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Feb. 20, 2025

#440 How AI is Fixing Late Payments: Fabio Fleitas on Automating Cash…

“Reducing the amount of time to receive cash unlocks working capital and fuels business growth. AI is transforming this process like never before.” – Fabio Fleitas In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into th...

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Feb. 18, 2025

#439 The Future of Digital Marketing: Merag Shahzad on AI, Strategy, …

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive deep into the evolving landscape of digital marketing with Merag Shahzad , a digital marketing expert and strategist. Merag shares insights on AI’s role in marketing , how...

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Feb. 13, 2025

#438 Lean Product Design: Daniel Andor on UX, Startups, and Avoiding …

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Daniel Andor , a seasoned product designer and founder of Durran , a product design studio specializing in early-stage tech startups. With 15 years of experience in UX and product design...

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Feb. 11, 2025

#437 Smart Buildings: Marek Kozlak & Michał Szopa on AI and Digital T…

In this episode, we dive into the world of digital twins and AI-driven facility management with Marek Kozlak (CTO & Founder of SIMLAB) and Michał Szopa (Product Owner & Project Manager at SIMLAB) . They share how their cuttin...

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Feb. 6, 2025

#436 Building the Cities of Tomorrow: Lawrence Eta on Digital Infrast…

In this insightful episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the world of smart cities, digital transformation, and AI-driven urban innovation with Lawrence Eta , a seasoned technology leader with experience spanning...

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Feb. 4, 2025

#435 Revolutionizing Healthcare UX: AI, Personalization, and Design I…

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the evolving landscape of healthcare UX, AI-driven personalization, and innovative design strategies with Mary Borysova , a seasoned product designer specializing in ...

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Jan. 30, 2025

#434 Managing AI Risks: Jim Olsen on Governance, Compliance, and Busi…

“Most companies can’t answer the fundamental questions about their AI models—where they’re used, how they’re performing, and if they’re compliant. That’s where AI governance comes in.” — Jim Olsen In this episode of The CTO S...

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Jan. 28, 2025

#433 Breaking the Cash Flow Barrier: Malachi Halliday on Supporting S…

“Accessing funding shouldn’t be a roadblock to growth. Startups and small businesses deserve a financial ecosystem that supports their ambitions.” – Malachi Halliday In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , Malachi Halli...

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Jan. 23, 2025

#432 The Next Big Thing in Cybersecurity: Insights from Sentra’s CTO …

“Data security is not just the next big thing—it’s the foundation for the future of cybersecurity.” – Ron Reiter In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we sit down with Ron Reiter, Co-Founder and CTO of Sentra, to expl...

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Jan. 21, 2025

#431 From Fear to Founding: Sophia Matveeva’s Journey and Lessons for…

“Feel the fear and do it anyway.” These powerful words guide Sophia Matveeva’s mission to empower non-technical professionals in a world dominated by technology. In this episode, Sophia shares her inspiring journey from media...

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