The CTO Show With Mehmet

The CTO Show With Mehmet A podcast that delves into the latest trends, insights, & strategies within technology and startups

New Episode! " #554 Securing the AI Era: Alex Schlager on Why AI Agents Are the New Attack Surface"In this episode of Th...
16/12/2025

New Episode! " #554 Securing the AI Era: Alex Schlager on Why AI Agents Are the New Attack Surface"

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , I’m joined by Alex Schlager , Founder and CEO of AIceberg , a company operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and explainability. We dive deep into why AI agents funda...

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet , I’m joined by Alex Schlager , Founder and CEO of AIceberg , a company operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecuri…

New Episode! " #553 Raising Capital Without Illusions: Daniel Nikic on Global Investing and Founder Mistakes"Raising cap...
13/12/2025

New Episode! " #553 Raising Capital Without Illusions: Daniel Nikic on Global Investing and Founder Mistakes"

Raising capital looks easy from the outside. In reality, it is one of the most misunderstood parts of building a startup. In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Daniel Nikic , a global investment researcher who has analyzed o...

Raising capital looks easy from the outside. In reality, it is one of the most misunderstood parts of building a startup. In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Dan…

New Episode! " #552 From Solo Founder to YC Investor: Gabriel Jarrosson on What Drives Breakout Startups"In this episode...
11/12/2025

New Episode! " #552 From Solo Founder to YC Investor: Gabriel Jarrosson on What Drives Breakout Startups"

In this episode, Gabriel Jarrosson, founder and managing partner at Lobster Capital, breaks down what truly drives breakout startups inside the world’s most competitive ecosystem. Before becoming a YC-focused investor, Gabrie...

In this episode, Gabriel Jarrosson, founder and managing partner at Lobster Capital, breaks down what truly drives breakout startups inside the world’s most competi…

New Episode! " #551 How to Validate Anything: Kingsley Maunder’s SALT Test for Startup Builders"In this episode, Kingsle...
09/12/2025

New Episode! " #551 How to Validate Anything: Kingsley Maunder’s SALT Test for Startup Builders"

In this episode, Kingsley Maunder breaks down one of the most overlooked aspects of startup building: proper validation. With over two decades in the startup ecosystem, building products used by Disney, EA Sports, Snap, and m...

In this episode, Kingsley Maunder breaks down one of the most overlooked aspects of startup building: proper validation. With over two decades in the startup ecosys…

New Episode! " #550 From Zero to a Million-Dollar Month: How Colin McIntosh Built a Breakout Consumer Startup"In this co...
06/12/2025

New Episode! " #550 From Zero to a Million-Dollar Month: How Colin McIntosh Built a Breakout Consumer Startup"

In this conversation, Colin opens the curtain on how Sheets & Giggles became a breakout DTC success by doing things differently: selling before building, leaning into humor, making bold brand decisions, and prioritizing commu...

In this conversation, Colin opens the curtain on how Sheets & Giggles became a breakout DTC success by doing things differently: selling before building, leaning in…

New Episode! " #549 Why Small Teams Win: Mark Donnigan on GTM, Marketing, and Founder-Led Growth"Mark Donnigan has spent...
04/12/2025

New Episode! " #549 Why Small Teams Win: Mark Donnigan on GTM, Marketing, and Founder-Led Growth"

Mark Donnigan has spent decades helping deep tech and video technology startups translate complex products into commercial traction. In this conversation, we cover why early stage companies must stay lean, how to diagnose GTM...

Mark Donnigan has spent decades helping deep tech and video technology startups translate complex products into commercial traction. In this conversation, we cover …

New Episode! " #548 AI, Threats, and the New Cyber Resilience Playbook With Gerald Beuchelt & Subu Rao"In this conversat...
02/12/2025

New Episode! " #548 AI, Threats, and the New Cyber Resilience Playbook With Gerald Beuchelt & Subu Rao"

In this conversation, Mehmet is joined by Gerald Beuchelt and Subu Rao , two cybersecurity leaders from Acronis , to unpack the evolving threat landscape, the rise of AI in both offense and defense, and why cyber resilience h...

In this conversation, Mehmet is joined by Gerald Beuchelt and Subu Rao , two cybersecurity leaders from Acronis , to unpack the evolving threat landscape, the rise …

New Episode! " #547 Why OKRs Fail: Radhika Dutt on Building Teams That Think, Learn, and Adapt"In this episode, Mehmet s...
29/11/2025

New Episode! " #547 Why OKRs Fail: Radhika Dutt on Building Teams That Think, Learn, and Adapt"

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Radhika Dutt , author of Radical Product Thinking , to explore why OKRs and traditional performance frameworks often collapse under the realities of modern work. Radhika introduces OLA ,...

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Radhika Dutt , author of Radical Product Thinking , to explore why OKRs and traditional performance frameworks often collapse…

New Episode! " #546 Reinventing GTM: Jonathan Kvarfordt on Building AI Native Revenue Teams"In this conversation, Jonath...
27/11/2025

New Episode! " #546 Reinventing GTM: Jonathan Kvarfordt on Building AI Native Revenue Teams"

In this conversation, Jonathan breaks down the real state of AI adoption in GTM, why most revenue teams are still “stuck in the basics,” and how leaders can shift from dashboards to intelligence. He explains why CRM data hygi...

In this conversation, Jonathan breaks down the real state of AI adoption in GTM, why most revenue teams are still “stuck in the basics,” and how leaders can shift f…

New Episode! " #545 Exploring the Real Frontier: Dr. Nico Augustin on Deep Ocean Discovery and Innovation"In this episod...
25/11/2025

New Episode! " #545 Exploring the Real Frontier: Dr. Nico Augustin on Deep Ocean Discovery and Innovation"

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Dr. Nico Augustin, Head of Research and Expeditions at OceanQuest, to uncover the mysteries of the deep ocean. From unexpected discoveries in the Atlantic to cutting edge underwater robo...

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Dr. Nico Augustin, Head of Research and Expeditions at OceanQuest, to uncover the mysteries of the deep ocean. From unexpecte…

New Episode! " #544 Reinventing Retail OS: Harish Chandramowli on AI, Workflows, and the Future of Fashion Tech"In this ...
22/11/2025

New Episode! " #544 Reinventing Retail OS: Harish Chandramowli on AI, Workflows, and the Future of Fashion Tech"

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Harish Chandramowli , Head of AI at Good Day Software, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of fashion, retail, and e-commerce operations. Harish shares his journey from cybersecuri...

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Harish Chandramowli , Head of AI at Good Day Software, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of fashion, retail, and e-co…

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