The CTO Show With Mehmet Weekly Recap 11 June 2023

Welcome to the 19th edition of the CTO Show with Mehmet Weekly Summary Newsletter.

What is inside?

-     Weekly Update

-     Selected Resources and Tools

-     Episodes Recap

Weekly Update:

Thank you for the 1026 newsletter subscribers, you are the source of my commitment and energy!

1- Reducing the podcast frequency to workdays only paid off, I saw a 20% increase in the average episode playing count. Thank you for your valuable feedback.

2- In the coming 2 weeks you will see more interviews and fewer solo episodes, the lineup includes interviews with CEOs, Founders, and Entrepreneurs that I am excited to release. The podcast is becoming a library of valuable knowledge from the best of the best around the world.

3-  Yassi Ventures is about to have a major pivot and announcements stay tuned.

4- Angel Investors, Founders, and Talents I have something for you, let us talk

Resource of the Week (Note that sometimes these are affiliated links):

My pick of the week:

Shield App: I’m active on LinkedIn, maybe you are too? I use Shield to have all my content in one place. And better is it helps me to find what is working and what is not. Give it a try!

Episodes Recap:

This week, we had 3 interviews and 2 short episodes on different topics. Let us review what was on the air:

At the beginning of the week, on episode 143 I chat with Patrick Noel Daly (PND) , a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and author with a fascinating journey in the startup world. From launching his car search engine, Autolink, before Google even existed, to advising and mentoring the next generation of startup founders, Patrick shares priceless insights into entrepreneurship. We delve into the importance of education in tech, the power of sales, the delicate balance of business growth, and the criticality of strategic pivots.

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In Episode 144, I experimented with a new format of The CTO Show With Mehmet Gonullu – Busting Tech & Business Myths! In our inaugural episode, I focused on demystifying claims made by vendors about using Artificial Intelligence in their offerings.

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In Episode 145, I had a conversation with Sam Kamani , the Chief Web3 Strategist for Moonstream.to a globally recognized Web3 expert. Sam delves into the world of Web3, the interconnection between blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and DAOs, and paints a picture of the industries ready for a Web3 revolution. Additionally, he explores the exciting future where AI meets Web3, sharing his insights on how AI might aid in curbing Web3-related scams and frauds and offering a glimpse into the mechanics of smart contracts.

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In Episode 146, I dive deep into two key financial concepts crucial for making informed tech investment decisions: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI). We break down what these terms mean, explore how they differ, and walk you through examples of how to calculate each.

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In Episode 147, I was joined by Raj Goodman Anand , a distinguished entrepreneur, founder of Goodman Lantern, and advocate for gender equality. With a background in AI and an impressive track record in the startup world, Raj shares his insights on the intersection of AI and digital marketing, the potential of AI beyond content creation, and the future of the startup ecosystem.

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Thank you for joining me this week. I hope you find value in these insights and look forward to connecting with you again soon.

Regards,

Mehmet