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The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu

The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu

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The CTO Show with Mehmet is a podcast that explores the latest trends, insights, and strategies in the world of technology and business. Hosted by Mehmet Gonullu, each episode features in-depth discussions and interviews with thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries. From cybersecurity and digital transformation to emerging technologies and business tips for tech people, the show provides a balanced and structured approach to understanding the rapidly evolving world of technology and how it impacts our lives. For feedback: mgonullu@mgonullu.comMehmet Gonullu Economía
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  • #545 Exploring the Real Frontier: Dr. Nico Augustin on Deep Ocean Discovery and Innovation

    #545 Exploring the Real Frontier: Dr. Nico Augustin on Deep Ocean Discovery and Innovation
    Nov 25 2025

    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 robotics, Dr. Nico reveals how little we know about the world beneath us and why the deep sea remains one of Earth’s last unexplored frontiers.


    The conversation covers the science, technology, and leadership lessons behind modern ocean exploration, along with how emerging tech like AI and digital twins are reshaping the future of the field.


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    About the Guest


    Dr. Nico Augustin is a marine geologist, expedition leader, and the Head of Research and Expeditions at OceanQuest, a pioneering non profit foundation advancing deep ocean discovery, innovation, and capacity building. With more than 20 years of research experience across the Atlantic, Arctic, and the Red Sea, he has led large scale mapping missions, discovered new hydrothermal systems, and mentored hundreds of young scientists.


    Connect on LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-augustin-971a93308/


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    Key Takeaways

    • The deep ocean is still one of Earth’s least explored environments.

    • Modern expeditions rely on mapping, robotics, data, and multidisciplinary teams.

    • AI will play a major role in making underwater vehicles more autonomous and safer.

    • The deep ocean is far more active and diverse than older textbooks suggest.

    • Leadership at sea is a masterclass in clarity, calmness, and adaptability.

    • Exploration and storytelling are essential to inspire the next generation of ocean researchers.


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    What Listeners Will Learn

    • How deep sea expeditions are planned and executed

    • Why the Red Sea and Atlantic hold surprising geological mysteries

    • The role of AI, digital twins, and robotics in underwater exploration

    • How OceanQuest is training young scientists across Africa

    • Leadership lessons from managing complex expeditions

    • Why public awareness matters in ocean science


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    Episode Highlights


    00:00 Introducing Dr. Nico Augustin

    02:00 Childhood curiosity and the path to marine geology

    04:00 Early expeditions and transformational moments

    07:00 Mapping the unknown through interdisciplinary teams

    08:30 Surprising discoveries from the Atlantic to the Red Sea

    11:00 The first visual hydrothermal systems found in the Red Sea

    14:00 How deep sea expeditions are designed and executed

    17:00 AI, robotics, and digital twins shaping future exploration

    22:00 OceanQuest’s Around Africa Expedition and its impact

    28:00 Leadership lessons from uncertainty and high stakes operations

    36:00 Collaboration between science and the private sector

    39:00 What the deep ocean still hides from us

    45:00 How to inspire public excitement for ocean discovery

    50:00 Final thoughts and how to connect with Dr. Nico


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    Resources Mentioned

    • OceanQuest: oqfoundation.org

    • OceanQuest on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X
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  • #544 Reinventing Retail OS: Harish Chandramowli on AI, Workflows, and the Future of Fashion Tech

    #544 Reinventing Retail OS: Harish Chandramowli on AI, Workflows, and the Future of Fashion Tech
    Nov 22 2025
    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 cybersecurity engineering at Bloomberg and cloud security at MongoDB to building fashion-specific AI tools that solve real operational pain points around data chaos, messy workflows, and inventory waste.This is a deep dive into verticalized AI, workflow automation, agentic systems, and the emerging category of Retail OS.If you’re a founder, investor, or tech leader curious about applied AI or the future of retail automation, this episode is full of insight.⸻👤 About Harish ChandramowliHarish is the Head of AI at Good Day Software, a fast-growing platform redefining how fashion and retail brands manage operations. With experience at Bloomberg and MongoDB, he brings a unique blend of security engineering, data modeling, and real-world problem solving into the retail tech world.He previously founded FLA, a fashion operations startup, and now focuses on building AI-powered workflows and agents for e-commerce brands.Harish’s LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/scharish/⸻✨ Key Takeaways • Why retail back-office operations are still broken and dominated by spreadsheets • The rise of Retail OS and why ERP is becoming outdated • Real examples of AI reducing hours of manual work • Why agentic workflows matter more than chatbots • The biggest unseen cost in e-commerce: data integrity failures • The hidden value of vertical AI models • How founders should think about AI “moats” • Red flags Harish sees in AI startup pitches • How non-technical founders can communicate with technical teams more effectively • Why everyone is on a level playing field in this phase of AI⸻🎧 What You’ll Learn • How to build AI systems for operational workflows • Why fashion and retail create perfect environments for data-driven AI • How to spot real vs fake AI innovation • How AI can automate back-office processes like purchase orders, packing lists, and inventory reconciliation • Why agent-based AI is the future • How AI changes new-market entry strategies • How founders can pitch AI in a credible, non-hyped way⸻⏱️ Episode Highlights (Timestamps)(For YouTube + Spotify chapters)00:00 — Welcome and introduction01:00 — Harish’s journey: cybersecurity, Bloomberg, MongoDB03:00 — Why retail operations are still broken04:30 — Discovering the back-office pain points in fashion06:30 — The spreadsheet problem killing profitability08:30 — Why e-commerce is a brutal margin business10:00 — Workflow chaos and data fragmentation12:00 — Retail OS vs ERP and what the future looks like14:00 — How AI powers Good Day Software15:00 — Chatbots vs real AI vs agentic workflows16:00 — Automating packing lists, PO ingestion, and email workflows17:30 — Agents detecting inventory discrepancies18:30 — Using localized data for new market expansion20:00 — Verticalized AI and the rise of industry-specific LLMs22:00 — Accounting differences across regions24:00 — What founders need to know about AI moats26:00 — Why real-world data is a superpower28:00 — Changing consumer funnels: search, ads, and GPT shopping30:00 — From engineer to business thinker: Harish’s mindset shift32:00 — ChatGPT as a tool for business communication34:00 — The biggest red flags in AI startup pitches36:00 — Why automating everything is dangerous38:00 — Final thoughts on curiosity, experimentation, and the AI era39:00 — Where to reach Harish⸻📚 Resources Mentioned • Good Day Software https://www.gooddaysoftware.com/ • MongoDB • Shopify and e-commerce back-office operations • Vertical AI applications • Agentic workflows and email-based automation
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  • #543 The HEART of a Winning Pitch: VC Ben Wiener on Crafting Startup Narratives That Convert

    #543 The HEART of a Winning Pitch: VC Ben Wiener on Crafting Startup Narratives That Convert
    Nov 20 2025
    In this episode, Mehmet sits down with VC and author Ben Wiener to unpack one of the most practical, founder-friendly pitching frameworks in the startup world today. Ben is the creator of the HEART Framework and the author of the bestselling business fable Fever Pitch. He breaks down why most pitches fail, how investors actually think, and how founders can use storytelling to turn curiosity into conviction.This episode goes deep into the psychology of pitching, investor behavior, AI startup hype, and the traps founders unintentionally fall into when telling their story.If you’re a founder raising capital, a builder crafting a strong narrative, or an operator helping startups pitch with clarity, this episode is a masterclass.⸻About the Guest: Ben WienerBen Wiener is a professional venture capitalist, founder of a 12-year-old early stage VC fund, and the bestselling author of Fever Pitch. His HEART Framework has become a go-to model for founders seeking a structured, effective, and persuasive way to pitch investors. Ben is known for blending storytelling, psychology, and practical experience from thousands of pitch interactions to help founders succeed.https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwiener/⸻What Listeners Will Learn • How to structure a pitch that mirrors the investor brain. • How to craft a belief statement that captures attention. • How to avoid the fatal traps of overexplaining the tech. • How to use interruptions, objections, and tough questions to your advantage. • How to turn your pitch into a narrative investors want to follow. • How to pitch at any stage, including pre-product and day zero. • How founders can build trust even without traction. • How AI founders can differentiate in a crowded landscape.⸻Episode Highlights (Timestamps)00:00 — Mehmet opens the episode and introduces VC and author Ben Wiener.01:00 — Ben on being a “professional VC and unprofessional author” and how Fever Pitch came to life.03:00 — Why Ben chose to teach pitching through a business fable instead of a traditional book.06:00 — How Guy Kawasaki ended up writing the foreword after a bold cold email.08:00 — Teaching business through fiction and why it works.09:00 — Introducing Mark, the protagonist of Fever Pitch, and why his struggle mirrors most founders.11:00 — Why founders assume investors will understand their brilliance without proper structure.14:00 — Deep dive into the HEART Framework and why order matters.20:00 — Why team traits come last and not first.22:00 — Why founders struggle to articulate their “why.”26:00 — How investors’ subconscious minds evaluate pitches and search for red flags.29:00 — Why pitch templates on the internet often mislead founders.33:00 — What investors actually look for vs what they say they want.35:00 — The danger of jumping straight into the tech.38:00 — Alternatives vs competition and why they are not the same.41:00 — Why interruptions during a pitch are a good sign.45:00 — Mehmet and Ben share personal experiences about tough investor reactions.48:00 — Pitching with no product and no traction: what founders can do.50:00 — Why warm introductions matter 100 times more than cold ones.54:00 — The 10–20–30 pitch rule and why less is more.58:00 — Why AI is a double-edged sword for founders raising today.01:02:00 — Mehmet’s reflection on using HEART as a compass for founders.01:04:00 — Ben’s closing remarks and where founders can access free tools.⸻Resources Mentioned • Fever Pitch by Ben Wiener : https://feverpitchbook.com/ • HEART Framework Tools and Free Pitch Deck Template: https://view.genially.com/682f26cc0eb98daa6299f431 • Guy Kawasaki’s work on pitching and “Start With Why” • The Venture Mindset (book reference)
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