The CTO Show With Mehmet Weekly Recap 16 July 2023

July 16, 2023

Welcome to the 24th edition of the CTO Show with Mehmet Weekly Summary Newsletter.

What is inside?

-     Sponsored Content

-     Weekly Update

-     Episodes Recap

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Weekly Update:

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1- First and foremost, the podcast door is open for all founders and tech executives, and entrepreneurs with inspiring stories. I am keen to speak to you and take that spark within to spread it across the world!

2- This week with Ufuk Ferik, we delivered our masterclass where we covered leveraging modern tools to automate and superpower your business with AI. The recording is available here: https://youtube.com/live/CnelSijub2w?feature=share I am always looking for feedback about this session and what topics you would like to see in the future. I have a few ideas lined up, so stay tuned.

3- Our custom-tailored workshops that I collaborated with partners to prepare are ready to be delivered now. Have a look and let me know if interested in any: https://www.yassiventures.com/workshops

4- As I keep focusing my efforts on helping startups/scale-up companies, you will see more content and news about it, recently I was happy to announce the first collaboration between Yassi Ventures and WOWS GLOBAL, an investor/startup matchmaking platform

5- Your support is always valuable to me, here you can find out more. For sponsorship requests reach out directly to me.

Episodes Recap:

All Episodes are Available on all podcasting platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google, and Overcast.

This week, we had 5 interviews on different topics. Let us review what was on the air:

At the beginning of the week, on episode 168:

I sit down with 📱Sardor Akhmedov, a young, passionate entrepreneur, technology enthusiast, and angel investor. Listen in as he candidly shares his journey from developing a love for technology and entrepreneurship in his childhood, to becoming the managing partner at Jafton. Get insights on how he used technology to overcome personal hurdles and build successful habits. Hear about his experiences with habit-building apps and tools and the role of technology in making him the entrepreneur he is today

Listen to the episode here

In Episode 169:

I engaged in a riveting discussion with Michael Lenox, a professor at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. We unravel the key themes from his latest book, Strategy in the Digital Age: Mastering Digital Transformation. This conversation is packed with insights from Michael's extensive research and teaching experience, as we explore how digital transformation is reshaping competitive landscapes. We further break down key concepts like environmental trends, industry life cycles, and the importance of evolving core capabilities to stay competitive.

Listen to the episode here

In Episode 170:

Have you ever wondered how to transition from a blue-collar business to running a tech startup? Join me as I sit down with Bryan Clayton, CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, and pick his brain on how he successfully navigated this challenging journey. His story of creating a new product from scratch and maintaining motivation throughout is sure to inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of launching their own business.

Listen to the episode here

In Episode 171:

Facing the challenge of implementing AI in your business? I sat down with Kavita Ganesan, an AI practitioner with more than 15 years of experience. She enlightened us on how to identify AI opportunities, establish the problem, and adequately prepare the organization for AI integration on an enterprise level. As an added bonus, Kavita Ganesan offered a sneak peek of her book, The Business Case for AI, which provides practical applications of AI from a business standpoint.

Listen to the episode here

In Episode 172:

What lies at the intersection of traditional process improvement methodologies and the digital age? Ever pondered how process science could automate consulting? Join us as we, along with process science expert Samuel Drauschak, PMP, CSM , dig into these intriguing questions. We delve into how process science aids in achieving consistent outcomes across different contexts, and the dramatic impacts of normalizing and standardizing data to achieve rich results.

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

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