On the Season 2 debut of Lost Cultures: Living Legacies , we travel to Bermuda, an Atlantic island whose history spans centuries and continents. Once uninhabited, Bermuda became a vital stop in transatlantic trade, a maritime stronghold, and a cultural crossroads shaped by African, European, Caribbean, and Native American influences. Guests Dr. Kristy Warren and Dr. Edward Harris trace its transformation from an uninhabited island to a strategic outpost shaped by shipwrecks, colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, and the rise and fall of empires. Plus, former Director of Tourism Gary Phillips shares the story of the Gombey tradition, a vibrant performance art rooted in resistance, migration, and cultural fusion. Together, they reveal how Bermuda’s layered past continues to shape its people, culture, and identity today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Mehmet Gonullu. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Mehmet Gonullu یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we dive deep into the world of AI and blockchain with our special guest, Jordan Miller. Jordan, the visionary behind the SatoriNet project, shares his ambitious journey to create a decentralized network of computers aimed at predicting the future. We explore how Jordan’s background in blockchain and his fascination with distributed consensus led him to develop a system that gathers and analyzes vast amounts of global data—from economic indicators to environmental metrics—to foresee future events.
Jordan explains the philosophical and technical underpinnings of SatoriNet, comparing the network’s predictive capabilities to the human brain’s ability to anticipate the future based on sensory inputs. We discuss the potential to reduce the frequency of “Black Swan” events—unpredictable occurrences that have significant impact—through the intelligent correlation of global data streams.
The conversation also touches on the ethical and practical implications of AI, including the challenges of ensuring that AI predictions are based on reality rather than biased inputs. Jordan shares his thoughts on the future of AI and blockchain, addressing the role of quantum computing and the potential for decentralized AI to democratize access to powerful predictive tools. Additionally, we delve into the concept of governance tokens in the SatoriNet ecosystem, highlighting how token holders can influence the direction of the network.
Jordan emphasizes that while the project is still in its early stages, the goal is to create a system that benefits both society and individuals by making accurate predictions accessible to all. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of open-source development in maintaining transparency and trust in AI systems.
More about Jordan:
Jordan is the driving force behind the Satori Network. As the lead developer of Moontree, a crypto startup Jordan has blended his blockchain expertise with his passion for AI in Founding Satori - a pioneering Crypto AI endeavor designed to decentralized the power benefit and control of AI. See more at satorinet.io
Jordan's goal is to expose people to Satori.
Satori's primary objective is to predict the future of everything we human's find valuable to foresee. Its predictions are free and open for everyone. Anyone can participate by downloading the Satori Neuron software from the website.
For more information on it go to http://satorinet.io
01:06 Jordan's Background and SatoriNet Project
01:51 Interest in Blockchain Technology
02:49 Predicting the Future with Blockchain
08:20 Philosophical Insights on Intelligence and Prediction
32:35 Challenges and Future of SatoriNet
40:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Mehmet Gonullu. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Mehmet Gonullu یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we dive deep into the world of AI and blockchain with our special guest, Jordan Miller. Jordan, the visionary behind the SatoriNet project, shares his ambitious journey to create a decentralized network of computers aimed at predicting the future. We explore how Jordan’s background in blockchain and his fascination with distributed consensus led him to develop a system that gathers and analyzes vast amounts of global data—from economic indicators to environmental metrics—to foresee future events.
Jordan explains the philosophical and technical underpinnings of SatoriNet, comparing the network’s predictive capabilities to the human brain’s ability to anticipate the future based on sensory inputs. We discuss the potential to reduce the frequency of “Black Swan” events—unpredictable occurrences that have significant impact—through the intelligent correlation of global data streams.
The conversation also touches on the ethical and practical implications of AI, including the challenges of ensuring that AI predictions are based on reality rather than biased inputs. Jordan shares his thoughts on the future of AI and blockchain, addressing the role of quantum computing and the potential for decentralized AI to democratize access to powerful predictive tools. Additionally, we delve into the concept of governance tokens in the SatoriNet ecosystem, highlighting how token holders can influence the direction of the network.
Jordan emphasizes that while the project is still in its early stages, the goal is to create a system that benefits both society and individuals by making accurate predictions accessible to all. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of open-source development in maintaining transparency and trust in AI systems.
More about Jordan:
Jordan is the driving force behind the Satori Network. As the lead developer of Moontree, a crypto startup Jordan has blended his blockchain expertise with his passion for AI in Founding Satori - a pioneering Crypto AI endeavor designed to decentralized the power benefit and control of AI. See more at satorinet.io
Jordan's goal is to expose people to Satori.
Satori's primary objective is to predict the future of everything we human's find valuable to foresee. Its predictions are free and open for everyone. Anyone can participate by downloading the Satori Neuron software from the website.
For more information on it go to http://satorinet.io
01:06 Jordan's Background and SatoriNet Project
01:51 Interest in Blockchain Technology
02:49 Predicting the Future with Blockchain
08:20 Philosophical Insights on Intelligence and Prediction
32:35 Challenges and Future of SatoriNet
40:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of The CTO Show , serial entrepreneur and podcast host Anthony Franco joins Mehmet to unpack how AI is fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate—beyond the hype. With six exits under his belt and decades of experience launching and scaling ventures, Anthony shares what it really takes to operationalize AI in today’s organizations and why the real disruption isn’t about job loss—it’s about organizational survival. 💡 What You’ll Learn • Why most leaders still misunderstand what “AI transformation” really means • The biggest mistake companies make when automating workflows • How to rethink outdated systems like Agile and Six Sigma in the AI age • Why agentic AI is less about replacing roles and more about rebuilding how work is done • How founders can leverage AI for early-stage growth, product-market fit, and GTM ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Don’t automate bad processes—simplify first, then apply AI • Think like a gardener, not a factory manager: AI requires adaptability • Founders need to master human-to-human connection more than ever • Smaller teams will win, but collaboration still beats solo work • The best time to exit is two years before you burn out 👤 About the Guest Anthony Franco is a serial entrepreneur, founder of six companies, and host of the How to Founder podcast. He’s currently helping companies apply AI-first thinking to real-world operations through his work with OneReach and initiatives like AI First Principles and the WISER Methodology . http://www.howtofounder.com/ https://linkedin.com/in/anthonyfranco/ ⏱️ Episode Highlights 00:02 – Anthony’s journey and current projects 04:00 – What it means to “operationalize” AI 06:30 – AI First Principles and the WISER Methodology 11:00 – Why old frameworks like Agile are becoming obsolete 17:00 – Can this work for large enterprises? 20:00 – Is AI a threat to jobs or to companies? 25:00 – How founders should approach AI-powered ventures 30:00 – Building vs. selling: What founders forget 34:00 – Why a great product isn’t enough without distribution 39:00 – The story behind How to Founder 43:00 – Smaller teams, bigger outcomes 47:00 – Signs it’s time to exit 51:00 – Final thoughts on the startup mindset…
In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the world of deep tech and hardware innovation with Faizan Ahmed , founder and CEO of Invensify . From solving his father’s insulin storage problem to building a patented solid-state cooling module, Faizan walks us through the journey of reinventing refrigeration and building a product-as-a-service business in a legacy-driven industry. 🎯 Key Takeaways • What solid-state cooling really is—and why it matters • The surprising size of the pharma cold chain logistics market • Why hardware innovation must be 10x better to be taken seriously • How a Product-as-a-Service model creates defensibility • Fundraising for deep tech: what works and what doesn’t • Real-world sustainability beats greenwashing ⸻ 📚 What You’ll Learn • How to identify deep tech opportunities from personal problems • The trade-offs of designing hardware with no moving parts • Why solid-state cooling is more sustainable and scalable than compressors • What it takes to commercialize deep tech in a SaaS-obsessed world • How to overcome industry resistance to innovation 👤 About the Guest Faizan Ahmed is a second-time hardware founder with a background in electrical engineering and solid-state physics. Before Invensify, he exited a startup that built camera lens rain deflectors, and earlier contributed to a defense tech company acquired by the U.S. Air Force. Today, he leads Invensify in building energy-efficient, compressor-free cooling systems for healthcare and beyond. https://www.invensify.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizan-ahmed-a720b411/ 🕒 Episode Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and guest welcome 01:30 – Faizan’s engineering background and past exits 03:55 – The insulin travel problem that sparked Invensify 05:30 – Cold chain logistics is a $6.2B market still using ice packs 06:45 – What is solid-state cooling? Tech foundations explained 10:00 – Efficiency, battery weight, and key trade-offs 12:30 – Designing lightweight, plug-and-play cooling systems 14:00 – Zero moving parts = low maintenance + high reliability 15:00 – Accidental sustainability: how climate impact became a bonus 17:00 – Key verticals: pharma, EV batteries, AI chips, data centers 21:00 – Product-as-a-Service: Why Faizan avoided hardware sales 24:30 – ESG regulations and sustainability tailwinds 28:00 – Manufacturing in Malaysia and global expansion plans 29:00 – Fundraising lessons from deep tech 31:00 – The importance of 10x differentiation in hardware 34:00 – Transferable skills from previous startups 36:00 – Will solid-state cooling replace traditional refrigeration? 39:00 – Faizan’s vision: Cooling fridges in off-grid areas 42:00 – Which is harder—tech innovation or mindset shift? 47:00 – Final advice to founders…
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 resilience to building borderless brands rooted in storytelling, Mona shares why the future of innovation needs more than algorithms — it needs soul. 📌 Key Takeaways • Why your brand story matters more than ever in the AI age • The difference between scaling fast and building with soul • How Mona went from gifting to launching an AI agency rooted in authenticity • Real-life case studies of AI in brand strategy, market research, and storytelling • The role of vulnerability and purpose in leadership and entrepreneurship • Why asking the right questions is the most creative act in AI-driven work ⸻ 💡 What You’ll Learn • How to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini for creative ideation without losing your voice • Why understanding your “why” is non-negotiable for sustainable brand building • Tactics for blending human emotion with automation in a noisy digital world • How Mona helps clients transform brand identity into impactful narratives using AI 👤 About the Guest Mona Bavar is a creative entrepreneur and founder of DLISH , a Europe-based gifting company that curates meaningful experiences through food and design, and BlueApples.ai , an AI consulting agency helping businesses implement AI while preserving their unique brand voice. Her work bridges design, purpose, and emerging technology. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bavar/ https://dlish.us/ https://www.blueapples.ai/ ⏱️ Episode Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Mona’s background 03:00 – Story behind DLISH & cultural roots of the brand 07:00 – Is AI killing creativity or enhancing it? 10:30 – Avoiding generic content with AI 15:00 – Shortcuts vs. long-term brand building 18:00 – Examples of AI-powered storytelling & product positioning 25:00 – Asking better questions: the key to powerful outputs 27:30 – Personal branding and building trust through vulnerability 32:00 – Customer-centricity, inspiration, and Steve Jobs 36:00 – What Mona means by “the future needs soul” 40:00 – Advice for entrepreneurs on staying grounded in their why 42:00 – Where to connect with Mona…
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 iconic tech-native e-commerce platforms. We dive deep into Rahul’s 11-year journey: from building Desertcart with Ruby on Rails and web crawlers to navigating logistics, AI, and expansion into new markets like India, Saudi, and Australia. He also shares why he resisted becoming a marketplace, how GenAI is reshaping logistics, and why curiosity might be the best startup fuel. 💡 Key Takeaways • Build for yourself first — Rahul’s journey started with a personal frustration around product availability. • Scale follows pain — His obsession with solving delivery, logistics, and data issues led to organic growth. • Tech as a differentiator — From using Ruby on Rails to building proprietary warehouse systems, custom code was a moat. • E-commerce evolution — He breaks down how MENA has shifted from 10,000 SKUs online to a fully mature retail market. • AI is not just hype — Desertcart is already leveraging GenAI in supply chain and engineering. ⸻ 📚 What You’ll Learn • How to identify scalable startup ideas from personal problems • The importance of founder-led engineering in early-stage ventures • Why building custom infrastructure (vs. off-the-shelf tools) gave Desertcart an edge • The layered evolution of e-commerce in MENA and why logistics still matters • The future of AI in e-commerce, from customer experience to supply chain 👤 About the Guest Rahul Swaminathan is the founder and CEO of Desertcart , a Dubai-based global e-commerce platform serving millions of users in the Middle East and beyond. With a background in computer science and a passion for solving real-world problems with code, Rahul bootstrapped the company from a personal pain point—lack of access to niche global products—to a tech-driven operation offering 300M+ products and operating across MENA, Asia, and parts of Europe and Oceania. https://www.desertcart.ae/ 🔍 Episode Highlights [00:02:00] – Why Desertcart started with magic tricks and niche hobbies [00:07:00] – Choosing Ruby on Rails and building the system solo [00:10:00] – Why Rahul avoided the marketplace model [00:14:00] – The 3 layers of modern e-commerce: instant, regional, and global [00:22:00] – How AI is already helping logistics and engineering at Desertcart [00:29:00] – Will AI replace coders? A nuanced view from a founder-engineer [00:35:00] – A philosophical look at how society may adapt to AI [00:38:00] – Rahul’s advice: follow your curiosity and start early…
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 efficient GTM motions. Frank shares his journey from Google to launching a multi-product startup that hit $3M ARR in just 12 months—without burning VC cash. Whether you’re a founder, sales leader, or tech operator, this episode breaks down the future of B2B sales and why AI agents like Agent Frank may be your next SDR hire. 🎯 Key Takeaways • The myth of “more heads = more sales” — and what works instead • The rise of AI-powered SDRs and how Agent Frank works • Why modular systems beat super-apps for sales teams • The shift from labor-intensive CAC to automation-led CAC • How Salesforge built 6 products in 22 months with a lean team • The real future of sales: human + AI collaboration • Launching into underserved markets like Japan to outmaneuver competition ⸻ 📚 What You’ll Learn • How to think about GTM efficiency in the AI era • What it takes to scale to $3M ARR profitably • Frameworks for building sales tools in red ocean markets • How “Sales Development Engineers” are reshaping pipeline generation • Why outbound is getting harder—and how to make it work again 👤 About the Guest Frank Sondors is the founder and CEO of Salesforge , a platform revolutionizing outbound sales through automation, modular tools, and AI agents. With a background spanning Google, SimilarWeb, and machine learning companies, Frank brings deep insight into what it takes to scale sales in today’s hyper-competitive SaaS market. https://www.salesforge.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/franksondors/ https://lunchclub.com/ https://www.saleshookup.com/ ⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) • [00:03:00] Frank’s background: From Google to founding Salesforge • [00:07:00] The broken math of hiring more reps • [00:11:00] The real problem in outbound: Not leads, but relevance • [00:14:30] The modular vs. super-app approach to sales tools • [00:18:00] Salesforce stack vs. the Forge ecosystem • [00:21:00] Inside “Agent Frank”: An AI SDR in action • [00:28:00] Can AI replace SDRs entirely? • [00:33:00] CRM integration and how teams actually use Salesforge • [00:36:00] Entering the Japanese market: Why and how • [00:40:00] Advice to early-stage founders: Talk to 10 users a day • [00:44:00] Frank’s personal growth habits and founder mindset…
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, secured private equity backing, and earned a spot on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies. From building within arm’s reach to leading with culture and equity, Tyler shares hard-won insights into scaling non-obvious businesses with discipline and purpose. ✅ Key Takeaways • Why tech isn’t the only path—service businesses can scale fast if built smart • The “within arm’s reach” framework for discovering untapped opportunities • Why specialization beats generalization in early-stage business models • Scaling operations through playbooks, KPIs, and culture codes • Fundraising lessons: services vs. software, and earning trust before capital • The underestimated power of personal branding for founders ⸻ 🎧 What You’ll Learn • How Tyler built multiple 7-figure businesses with low ego and high focus • The hidden challenges of growing service companies (and how to solve them) • When founders must delegate—and how to do it without losing control • A real founder’s mindset on burnout, motivation, and purpose • How to align your team with equity, not just expectations 👤 About the Guest Tyler Dunagin is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Turnserv, a tech-enabled service platform for property management. He has directed $250M+ in asset management, developed patented products, and been nominated for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. Tyler is also a strong advocate for founder mental health, team equity, and personal branding done right. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdunagin/ https://dunagincollective.com/ https://www.turnserv.com/ Episode Highlights (Chapters) 00:00 – Introduction & Tyler’s journey 03:00 – Building within arm’s reach 06:00 – Frameworks for fast, focused scaling 10:00 – Bottlenecks and solving for scale in service businesses 15:00 – Scaling company culture with speed 21:00 – Delegation, burnout, and breaking founder bottlenecks 27:00 – Managing $250M in assets and applying it to entrepreneurship 30:00 – Fundraising for service businesses vs. tech 35:00 – Personal branding and its impact on recruiting, sales, and trust 44:00 – The founder mindset: staying grounded through uncertainty 49:00 – Final reflections and how to connect with Tyler…
1 #467 From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Tom Basey on Reinventing Career Paths Through Insurance & Impact 45:52
In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we sit down with Tom Basey , a former engineer and project manager turned entrepreneur, to unpack what it really takes to pivot from corporate life to a lean, scalable business in an unexpected space—insurance. Tom shares lessons from 30+ years in tech and telecom, why he believes insurance is a smart entry point for aspiring entrepreneurs, and how he’s leveraging digital tools and AI to scale impact without the traditional overhead. 🔑 Key Takeaways • Why simplicity and execution often outperform innovation • How to build a scalable business with no payroll or supply chain • The overlooked power of insurance as a lean startup model • What Web3 and blockchain can teach us about ownership and decentralization • Why lifelong learning and digital mentorship are the future of education ⸻ 📚 What You’ll Learn • How corporate experience can prepare you for entrepreneurship • The pros and cons of entering a crowded market • What “doing the work once and getting paid repeatedly” looks like • Real-life use cases for blockchain in fraud prevention, insurance, and creator economy • How to rethink traditional education in an AI-first world 👤 About the Guest Tom Basey is a self-described “recovering engineer” who spent decades in corporate America before launching a successful entrepreneurial career in the insurance industry. Drawing from his background in engineering, telecom, and medical devices, Tom now helps people secure their futures through insurance, while mentoring others on digital learning and distributed ownership. https://www.basey-insurance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombasey/ ⏱️ Episode Highlights 00:00 – Tom’s journey: from engineering to entrepreneurship 03:00 – Why he chose insurance and how it scales lean 07:00 – Competing in a crowded market through consultative selling 09:00 – Incentives, recurring revenue, and trust in sales 11:00 – How AI is transforming underwriting in insurance 14:00 – Leaving corporate: mindset shifts and myths to break 18:00 – Digital learning, mentorship, and monetizing expertise 27:00 – Web3, blockchain, and decentralizing ownership 36:00 – Use cases for blockchain in insurance, identity, and tickets 41:00 – Staying human in a digital world 43:00 – Final advice: Own your future, stay curious, and keep learning We’re proud to share that The CTO Show was recently featured by Million Podcasts as a top show across several categories: 100 Best Business Technology Podcasts 100 Best Digital Business Podcasts 100 Best Digital Transformation Podcasts 100 Best Future of Work Podcasts 100 Best Future Tech Podcasts 100 Best Startup Podcasts Check it out here: Million Podcasts Feature…
1 #466 What Founders Miss Most: Moataz Mukhaimer on Strategy, Pricing, and Funding Readiness 1:04:24
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پخش در آینده پخش در آینده لیست ها پسندیدن دوست داشته شدIn this episode, Mehmet sits down with strategy and finance advisor Moataz Mukhaimer , joining from Jordan, to unpack the most overlooked blind spots in early-stage startups. From pricing pitfalls to financial illiteracy, Moataz reveals the top three areas founders consistently ignore—and why getting these right can be the difference between scaling and stalling. A must-listen for any entrepreneur serious about building fundable, resilient companies. Key Takeaways • Why external research is the #1 blind spot for most founders. • The critical link between pricing strategy and sustainable profitability. • How to simplify financial modeling—even if you’re not a numbers person. • The psychology of founders: knowing when to say no . • The anatomy of investor due diligence and how to prepare. • Why culture and failure acceptance matter in MENA’s startup ecosystem. ⸻ What You’ll Learn • How to avoid “build, build, build” syndrome without losing focus • The real reason investors care more about cash flow than your pitch • How to use value-based pricing to strengthen your margins • What it means to be funding-ready —from story to spreadsheets About the Guest Moataz Mukhaimer is a seasoned strategic and financial advisor with 20+ years of experience supporting SMEs across the MENA region. Based in Jordan, he has worked with a wide range of clients—from family businesses to international brands—across sectors like retail, medtech, edtech, e-commerce, manufacturing, and software. Moataz specializes in strategy, pricing, financial modeling, and business valuation, helping founders make smarter decisions and build fundable companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/moataz-mukhaimer/ https://moatazmukhaimeradvisory.com Episode Highlights ⏱️ 03:00 – The top 3 blind spots Moataz sees in startups ⏱️ 08:30 – Why founders avoid financial modeling (and how to simplify it) ⏱️ 14:45 – Burn rate, cash flow, and pricing as strategic tools ⏱️ 23:10 – Strategy vs. operations: defining the big picture ⏱️ 29:30 – The founder mindset: ego, FOMO, and resilience ⏱️ 36:00 – How to know you’re ready to raise funding ⏱️ 45:00 – Financial due diligence: what investors actually look at ⏱️ 52:30 – The rise of the MENA ecosystem and what still needs work…
In this bold and thought-provoking episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , UK-based serial entrepreneur and investor Steve Endacott joins the show to discuss the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and legacy . From backing disruptive startups to launching Neural Voice , a conversational AI platform for the travel industry, and Life’s Echo , a digital legacy tool that lets people speak at their own funerals—Steve is turning ambitious ideas into impactful ventures. You’ll hear why Steve believes AI is still at the “engine” stage, why implementation is the real frontier, and how his AI incubator is matching technical founders with seasoned business leaders to accelerate market-ready innovation. 🎯 Key Takeaways • Why AI startups need real business models, not just tech • The danger of overestimating big tech’s dominance in AI • Why UK founders struggle to scale—and how Dubai is emerging as an alternative funding hub • How AI can preserve human stories through voice and memory • The funding death zone: why early UK startups thrive but Series A remains elusive • Why failure is embraced in the US—but still taboo in the UK ⸻ 🎓 What You’ll Learn • How to build scalable AI startups with B2B2C models • What it means to “build a car, not just the AI engine” • How to make your startup fundable through SEIS and EIS • Real examples of AI products in travel, legacy tech, and politics • Why founders need to surround themselves with “gray hair” and business realism 👤 About the Guest: Steve Endacott STEVE ENDACOTT (AI-STEVE) NON-EXEC CHAIRMAN NEURAL RIVER (AI), NEURAL VOICE (AI) AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS NETWORK AND FOUNDER OF ECO–ELECTRIC CAR ORGANISATION. He had an extensive business career before Steve created the SmarterUK party and exploded into political work by standing as AI Steve to become the UK's first AI Member of Parliament in Brighton Pavilion. Steve has the unusual distinction of having successful careers within both corporate and entrepreneurial environments. Steve is now “Semi-Retired”, having sold Holiday Taxis Ltd (Jan 2019) and Rock Insurance Ltd in multimillion-pound deals. He, however, continues to invest in startup businesses and has recently launched a range of new companies. ⏱ Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 00:00 – Intro and Steve’s entrepreneurial background 03:00 – The “AI car” metaphor: why implementation is everything 06:00 – Neural Voice: building travel-focused conversational AI 10:00 – Running for office as AI Steve 14:00 – Politics vs AI: fear of disruption 17:00 – The UK startup environment: good for early-stage, hard for scaling 20:00 – Why Steve is looking to Dubai for follow-on funding 22:00 – Life’s Echo: creating digital legacies and posthumous storytelling 27:00 – Public reactions: love, hate, and death threats 32:00 – Startup building lessons: team balance, sweat equity, and valuation realism 38:00 – Global-first thinking: building 25-language, 24/7 AI products 42:00 – Final advice: move fast, go global, and build meaningful businesses…
1 #464 The Resume is Dead: Garrett Rice & Philippe Cailloux on Reinventing Job Hunting with AI 1:30:49
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پخش در آینده پخش در آینده لیست ها پسندیدن دوست داشته شدIn this episode, I’m joined by two tech veterans, Garrett Rice (former Apple) and Philippe Cailloux (former Head of Product Design at Adobe), co-founders of Callings.ai —a platform that’s rethinking how we search for jobs in the AI era. We dive into how the traditional job-hunting process is broken, what’s wrong with the resume as we know it, and how AI can help job seekers know themselves better, stand out, and land more meaningful work. 💡 Key Takeaways: • Why resumes and job portals are built for companies, not candidates—and how that’s failing job seekers. • The origin story of Callings.ai and how Garrett & Philippe used their own job hunt frustration to build a new solution. • How AI can help users reflect, self-brand, and generate tailored applications at scale. • The importance of personal intention and identity in an increasingly automated hiring world. • The philosophical and practical shift from “spray and pray” to focused, purposeful job searching. ⸻ 🎓 What You’ll Learn: • How AI is changing the job search process • The flaws of applicant tracking systems (ATS) • How to use personal branding to stand out • Why self-awareness matters more than ever • The role of LLMs in reimagining career platforms 👤 About the Guests: Garrett Rice is a former Apple executive and startup operator with deep expertise in technology, product, and business building. Garrett is a leader with a 25-year record of shipping innovative products, developing meaningful partnerships, designing effective processes and leading dynamic teams. Experience with startups, medium and large companies. Love building things and solving problems to make customers happy and companies better. https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettrice/ Philippe Cailloux has 20+ Years of Experience, he engaged in emerging technology product strategy and design, leading teams to develop products appreciated by a global user base (hundreds of millions). He has led product design at Adobe and several other companies, and brings a unique lens to merging user-centric design with cutting-edge AI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cailloux/ Together, they co-founded Callings.ai , a platform focused on empowering job seekers—not employers—with AI-driven tools to navigate the modern hiring landscape. https://callings.ai/ Episode Highlights: ⏱️ [00:04:20] – Why traditional job search tools ignore the candidate’s experience ⏱️ [00:08:40] – Building tools out of frustration: the founding story of Callings.ai ⏱️ [00:16:00] – Resume ≠ identity: how AI helps uncover the real value behind your past roles ⏱️ [00:27:30] – The “My Insights” feature and how AI personalizes the career journey ⏱️ [00:34:50] – LLMs as enablers: using tech to accelerate self-discovery, not replace it ⏱️ [00:45:00] – The role of purpose, personal branding, and the future of work ⏱️ [01:03:00] – Will AI lead to one-person unicorns? The myth, the reality, and the nuance…
1 #463 From Corporate to Startup: How DXwand is Driving AI-Powered Business Growth from MENA to the World 52:32
In this inspiring episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , I sit down with Ahmed Mahmoud (Founder & CEO) and Ahmed Elshahawy (CTO) of DXwand , a MENA-born AI startup reshaping how businesses unlock growth with generative AI, knowledge mining, and document intelligence. The conversation takes you through their courageous leap from successful corporate careers (Microsoft, IBM, EY) into the startup trenches, the reality of building a tech company in emerging markets, the transformative impact of generative AI, and their ambitious expansion from the MENA region to global markets like the U.S. and U.K. If you’re passionate about startups, AI innovation, or scaling tech businesses across borders, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Key Takeaways: • Why pivoting early is critical for startup survival (and success) • How the MENA region’s linguistic and cultural diversity shapes AI development • The real-world business challenges generative AI can (and cannot) solve • Building AI solutions that balance innovation, hallucination control, and data privacy • Why document intelligence and knowledge mining are the new frontier • Lessons on leading tech teams and driving innovation beyond the buzz • How DXwand cracked the formula to serve SMBs with advanced AI • The mindset required to jump from corporate life into true entrepreneurship ⸻ What You Will Learn: • How GenAI unlocked new growth opportunities in enterprise and SMB sectors • Why combining structured and unstructured data is reshaping data analysis • Practical insights into deploying AI in highly regulated industries • Why agent tech is exciting — but not a silver bullet for every problem • The power of resilience, grit, and passion in startup success stories from emerging markets About the Guests: Ahmed Mahmoud is the Founder and CEO of DXwand. With over two decades of experience in technology and enterprise sales, including leadership roles at Microsoft, Ahmed transitioned from a successful corporate career to build one of the region’s leading AI companies. He is passionate about using AI to empower businesses of all sizes and believes in creating meaningful, lasting impact through technology. Ahmed Elshahawy is the CTO of DXwand. An experienced technology leader, Ahmed has a rich background in solution architecture, delivery management, and data analytics, having worked at global organizations like IBM, EY, and various startups across Egypt and Malaysia. At DXwand, he leads the technical strategy, focusing on generative AI, knowledge mining, and enterprise AI adoption, driving innovation in emerging markets and beyond. https://dxwand.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedmmohammed/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashahawy/ Episode Highlights: [00:02:00] - Founders’ backstory: From Microsoft and IBM to DXwand [00:05:00] - Identifying a major gap: Arabic language and regional AI support [00:08:00] - Pivoting into generative AI and knowledge mining [00:13:00] - Early business wins: Serving financial services and trading platforms [00:19:00] - Moving beyond chatbots: Document intelligence and compliance solutions [00:22:00] - Tackling multilingual and multi-dialect challenges [00:25:00] - How GenAI changed data analysis forever [00:30:00] - Addressing hallucination, security, and enterprise adoption [00:37:00] - Real talk on agent tech: Separating hype from real-world value [00:40:00] - DXwand’s global expansion strategy and new mid-market offerings [00:43:00] - Honest reflections on entrepreneurship: Courage, risk, and fulfillment…
What happens when the very platforms meant to connect us instead manipulate us? In this eye-opening conversation, Tim O’Hearn — former black-hat growth engineer, bestselling author of Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social Media — joins Mehmet to expose the hidden mechanisms behind social media addiction, fake engagement, and the dark psychology driving today’s online behavior. Whether you’re a startup founder, tech leader, marketer, or a concerned user, this episode will shift the way you think about algorithms, content, and influence. Key Takeaways • Why all social platforms eventually get gamed — and why they let it happen at first. • How social proof, dopamine loops, and algorithmic feedback traps rewire our behavior. • The blurry line between black-hat marketing and everyday online tactics. • How social media evolved from community to manipulation machine. • Realistic strategies to protect yourself and your mental health online. ⸻ What You Will Learn ✅ How black-hat tactics exposed deep weaknesses in major platforms ✅ Why being controversial now beats being authentic in the algorithm game ✅ How kids and adults alike are losing control to tech-designed addiction ✅ Why the future of the internet might feel “dead” unless something changes ✅ Practical tips for healthier digital habits About Tim O’Hearn Tim O'Hearn is a software engineer who created some of the most pesky and effective bots to ever be unleashed on social media. Between 2017 and 2022, his agency gained millions of followers for its clients while generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue. His February 2025 debut, Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media, was a #1 New Release in "Social Aspects of the Internet" on Amazon. Framed is Tim's confrontation with the Internet Age delivered by a video game cheater who outgrew gaming but never stopped breaking the rules. Tim has spent his career working in quantitative trading and has freelanced as a sports journalist. The book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW2X8YSK Tim’s Website: https://www.tjohearn.com/links Episode Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 — Intro: Welcome and overview of today’s discussion 01:00 — Tim O’Hearn’s journey: from black-hat engineer to bestselling author 04:00 — Building bots that beat the system: Early vulnerabilities of Instagram 08:00 — The psychology of fake followers, likes, and social proof 11:00 — How AI is changing (and worsening) manipulation dynamics 14:00 — Growth hacks vs black-hat: where’s the line today? 18:00 — Is the algorithm pushing creators toward extremes? 22:00 — How the algorithm manipulates our emotions and behavior 27:00 — Who’s really to blame: us, the platforms, or someone else? 32:00 — Are kids the biggest victims of addictive tech? 36:00 — The lost magic of early internet communities 40:00 — Dead Internet Theory and the rise of AI-generated everything 45:00 — If we could redesign social media from scratch: what Tim would change 48:00 — Final thoughts: How to regain control in a hyper-digital world…
1 #461 Investing in the Future of Healthcare: Cameron Sabet on AI, Space, and the VC Edge in MedTech 43:55
In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , we dive into the unique intersection of venture capital, healthcare innovation, and frontier tech with Cameron Sabet , a Georgetown medical student and Principal at Multifaceted Capital. Cameron shares his unconventional path from academia to venture capital, and how he evaluates startups through both a clinical and investor lens. From AI-powered health tools to biotech innovation in space , this episode explores what it takes to build and back the next wave of MedTech startups. 💡 Key Takeaways • Why domain expertise is critical in healthcare startups • Cameron’s 3 red flags that kill MedTech deals before they start • The rise of AI-driven patient intake systems • Why the future of medicine might be built… in space • How founders can get VC attention—with or without early revenue ⸻ 🎓 What You’ll Learn • How Cameron balances being a med student and VC investor • How to assess healthtech traction when clinical trials take years • The strategic importance of your board composition • How grants, institutional backing, and timing can replace seed funding 👤 About the Guest Cameron Sabet is a U.S.-based medical student, VC investor, angel backer of Y Combinator startups, and advisor to early-stage healthtech ventures. At Multifaceted Capital, he backs high-potential founders with a bias toward deep domain understanding and global scalability. https://www.cameronsabet.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-sabet-178079250/ ⏱️ Episode Highlights 00:00 – Intro and Cameron’s background 03:00 – From Georgetown to VC: Why Cameron got into investing 07:00 – What defines a good healthtech investment thesis 10:30 – The 3 biggest red flags in early-stage MedTech 15:00 – How founders should pitch health investors 17:00 – Moats, speed, and defensibility in an AI-driven world 21:00 – Can AI close the healthcare knowledge gap? 25:00 – Cancer care in Africa and AI in low-resource settings 27:00 – Why space is the next frontier in biotech 30:00 – Regrets, missed startups, and lessons learned 33:00 – What traction really looks like in healthcare 36:00 – Non-traditional paths to early-stage MedTech funding 40:00 – Final advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in healthcare…
In this deeply reflective episode, Mehmet welcomes futurist, bestselling author, and technologist Sam Rad to explore how we navigate—and thrive—in a world reshaped by exponential tech. From AI and quantum computing to deepfakes and biotech, this conversation is less about predicting the future and more about reclaiming what it means to be human. 🔑 Key Takeaways • Why acceleration , not just change, defines this tech era • How to surf the wave of AI, quantum, and biotech without losing your sense of self • The importance of deprogramming from outdated operating systems • What “post-human” really means—and why reconnection is the key • Sam’s own experience with building a deepfake of herself • A powerful reminder: Purpose is your protection in uncertain times ⸻ 📘 What You’ll Learn • What’s driving the current “age of acceleration” • How to build mental and emotional resilience as a founder or leader • The role of spirituality and introspection in shaping your path • How emerging technologies may force a radical rethink of work, identity, and meaning • Whether Universal Basic Income is a solution or a patch 👤 About Sam Rad Sam Rad (Samantha Radocchia) is a lifelong student of humanity—futurist, anthropologist, and creative technologist—a four-time technology entrepreneur, and the founder of the meta-media storytelling studio Radical Next. Sam has shared stories of radical change with global audiences on stages across five continents—empowering individuals, leaders, and organizations not only to survive but to thrive amid radical and accelerating change. Her work has led to advisory roles with the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and the Federal Reserve, among others. She has served in multiple founding executive roles across the C-Suite, including co-founder of NYOUM, a London-based generative AI communication platform, and Chronicled, a San Francisco-based blockchain company bringing trust to global commerce. Prior to Chronicled, Sam founded two companies leveraging AI to map personal aesthetics and taste. She holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, English Literature, and Linguistics from Colgate University, a master’s degree from New York University in Game Design and Social Analysis of Technology, and several patents linking the physical and digital worlds. She is considered a pioneer in extended reality (XR), simulation design, applied cryptography, blockchain systems, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. Sam’s work has been featured in Newsweek, Fast Company, and Forbes, where she previously wrote as a contributor. She was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Enterprise Technology and is also the author of the bestselling book: Bitcoin Pizza: The No-Bullshit Guide to Blockchain. Sam is a citizen of the world and is most often found people-watching somewhere between a Brooklyn coffee shop, South American rainforest, London’s West End, or some undisclosed off-grid location. https://sam-rad.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharadocchia/ ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Sam’s background 03:00 – Living on the edge of emerging tech 06:00 – The Age of Acceleration explained 09:00 – Deepfakes, cognition, and digital identity 14:00 – Are we ready for what’s coming? 17:00 – Learning to surf change 22:00 – The post-human dilemma 28:00 – Reprogramming vs. resisting 33:00 – Future of work, economics & Universal Basic Income 39:00 – Spirituality, purpose & thriving in the now 49:00 – What “radical” really means 52:00 – Final thoughts & optimism…
In this thought-provoking episode, Mehmet sits down with Joel Quintela , a business psychologist and former computer systems engineer, to break down the biggest hiring blind spots—and how to fix them. Joel shares how psychology, structured assessments, and poker strategies can help founders and leaders hire better, retain top talent, and create winning teams. You’ll learn how to go beyond gut feel and “culture fit” into something more predictive—and scalable. 🎯 Key Takeaways • Why bad hires hurt startups more than big companies • How to identify and avoid founder blind spots when hiring • The difference between person-job fit and person-environment fit • The P.O.K.E.R. framework to align perception with reality • Why most roleplays and interviews fail to predict success • The hidden cost of complexity in HR tech and candidate experience • Why founders often think they’re good at hiring—but aren’t ⸻ 🧠 What You’ll Learn • How structured job profiling can reduce attrition • How to assess motivation fit in early interviews • What data-driven hiring looks like at scale • Why simplicity and clarity matter more than AI in talent tech • The link between self-awareness and high performance 👤 About Joel Quintela Joel Quintela is the founder and CEO of Quintela Group LLC, a minority-owned business enterprise specializing in HR technology solutions. With over 25 years of experience in HR assessment technology and 15 years as an entrepreneur, Joel has worked with numerous Fortune 500 clients to improve their hiring processes. https://quintela.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelquintela/ 🕒 Episode Highlights (Timestamps) 00:00 – Intro & Joel’s background 03:45 – Why gut feeling fails in hiring 07:00 – The impact of a bad hire on startups 10:20 – Common founder blind spots 13:45 – Job profiling: the missing step in hiring 16:50 – Role plays, assessments, and triangulation 22:10 – Culture fit vs real environmental fit 28:00 – Complexity kills: The UI/UX trap in HR tech 34:30 – The P.O.K.E.R. Framework: From perception to reality 47:00 – Final thoughts on performance, mindset, and human behavior…
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