The CTO Show With Mehmet Weekly Recap 2 April 2023

Welcome to the weekly recap of the CTO Show with Mehmet. Each week, I'll be bringing you a condensed version of the latest episodes of our daily podcast, along with exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes stories. Whether you're a long-time subscriber or just discovering us, this newsletter is the perfect way to stay connected to the content and community you love.

First and foremost, I know that you were waiting for the local interviews that I shared about ten days back, my sincere apology as the editing is taking longer than expected, and I am hoping I would be able to release some during the next week.

This week was yet another busy week with a lot of initiatives.

First, Ahmed Nadar  and I want to build a unified platform for the MENAT startup ecosystem and we need your feedback, help us by filling out this form here:

https://connectroots.co/

Second, I decided to start a series of masterclasses around different topics, which I will be streaming live through LinkedIn and probably on other channels in the future if we see demand. The idea is to have a vendor agnostic 30-45 min class, need still to decide if this will be weekly or biweekly, the topics will cover AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Tech, in a very fun and relaxed format yet informative. If you are interested to attend the first one check it out here:

Last thing before the recap, expect a few announcements in the coming days and weeks about new services and offerings. Watch this space 😀

Now it’s recap time, let's get started.

This week, we had 3 interviews and 4 short episodes on different topics. Let us review what was on the air:

At the beginning of the week, in episode 75 I covered the growing trend of multi-cloud adoption and discuss the challenges businesses face in controlling costs and ensuring security in these complex environments.

Listen to the episode here:

In Episode 76 I discussed how generative AI is enabling anyone to become an entrepreneur by providing ideas and tools to build applications, mobile apps, and other business ventures. At the same time, we discuss how generative AI is inspiring people to think deeply about the future and the implications of this technology

Listen to the episode here:

In Episode 77, I talked about the dynamic startup scene in our region and discussed the need for a dedicated platform to support and nurture local entrepreneurs. I dived into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by startups in our area and outline the potential features and benefits of a centralized platform for networking, collaboration, and resource sharing.

Listen to the episode here:

In Episode 78, I spoke with Daniel Goodstein , a seasoned marketing executive, sales leader, and technology association leader, about the future of work in the context of digital transformation, AI, and current tech trends.

Watch the interview here:

In Episode 79, I interviewed Mohammad Arshad , a data science, analytics, and AI expert with extensive experience in academia and industry. Mohammad shares his insights on the different layers of data, the business outcomes that data science and analytics can solve, and the most successful implementations of AI solutions.

Watch the interview here:

In Episode 80, I had a chat with Alex Fink , founder of Otherweb, an app that uses AI to filter out "junk" content and combat misinformation online. Alex shares his insights on the challenges facing the current information ecosystem, and the role of AI in detecting and stopping misinformation.

Watch the interview here:

Finally in today's Episode 81, I delved into the world of customer experience for both B2B and B2C businesses. I Explored the evolution of customer experience, uncover the key components that create exceptional experiences, and learn how to harness technology to achieve long-lasting success in any industry.

Listen to the episode here:

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