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Podcast: The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu
Episode: #517 Execution Over Hype: Rob Matzkin on Raising Capital and Scaling Startups
Description: In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, I sit down with Rob Matzkin, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and connector who has built and exited multiple companies and now advises startups on scaling, fundraising, and execution.Rob shares the hard truths of entrepreneurship — why execution beats hype every time, what founders get wrong about investor readiness, and how AI is reshaping startup moats. We also dive into founder burnout, the myth of overnight success, and the importance of building authentic relationships.Key Takeaways • Why most founders are...