Aytekin Tank is the founder of Jotform, an automation enthusiast, and author. In this conversation, we explore his journey from rural Turkey to New York, building Jotform without outside funding, and the role customer feedback played in shaping the product. Aytekin also shares strategic insights on company culture, his approach to leadership, and how AI is shaping Jotform’s future.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Intro and background
00:00:17 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
00:00:35 Discovering a Passion for Computers
00:06:02 From Employee to Entrepreneur
00:08:06 Building JotForm: The Early Days
00:12:24 Facing Competition and Growth
00:20:46 Bootstrapping and Company Culture
00:25:00 Balancing Work and Personal Life
00:28:06 Team Collaboration and Culture
00:29:08 Balancing Work and Personal Life
00:30:15 Delegation and Leadership
00:32:08 Focus on AI Product Development
00:33:27 Introducing JotForm AI Agents
00:42:45 The Future of AI in Business
00:54:17 Closing
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