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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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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