INTERVIEWS AND PODCASTS
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Show: Founder's Story
Episode: 20+ Million Users Strong: Bootstrapped Journey of Aytekin Tank Founder of Jotform and Its AI Agent Evolution
Host: Daniel Robbins
December 13, 2024-31 min
Aytekin shares his two-decade journey from identifying a key market gap to building a thriving, bootstrapped SaaS company with over 25 million users. He offers lessons on patience, customer-centric development, and how continuous innovation shaped Jotform's robust workflow tool ecosystem in this episode.
Show: INspired INsider
Episode: Revolutionizing Online Forms and Productivity With Aytekin Tank of Jotform
Host: Dr. Jeremy Weisz
December 9, 2024-60 min
In this episode of INspired INsider, Aytekin shares insights on leveraging automation, simplifying form creation, and fostering a productive culture with a growing team. He also reveals his strategy for scaling his business while remaining bootstrapped.
Show: Scaleup Valley Podcast
Episode: The 2 Rules of a Bootstrapped 700 People CEO with Aytekin Tank, CEO of Jotform
Host: Mike Dias
November 26, 2024-41 min
Aytekin shares his successful bootstrapping journey on the Scale Up Valley podcast, emphasizing slow growth and team empowerment. He highlights the power of cross-functional teams and the shift from a CEO to a founder mindset to drive product innovation and long-term growth.
Show: The Beauty of Business
Episode: Bootstrapping a Unicorn, Life as a Founder, SaaS & AI
Host: Alexander Johannessen
November 26, 2024-52 min
Aytekin discusses the use of AI in the SaaS industry, addresses the bottlenecks and opportunities of leading a company as both founder and CEO, and provides tips for starting a successful business and hiring the right people in this episode of The Beauty of Business.
Show: Next Level Pros
Episode: How Jotform Founder & CEO Aytekin Tank Got Great at Solving One Problem
Host: Chris Lee
November 18, 2024-42 min
In this episode of Next Level Pros, Aytekin shares his journey from programmer to entrepreneur, discussing Jotform’s founding, scaling over 19 years, transitioning to paid subscriptions, and expanding into enterprise solutions while emphasizing focus and sustainable growth.
Show: The Rundown with Ramon
Episode: Jotform Founder's 18 Year Journey of Success
Host: Ramon Ray
November 14, 2024-45 min
Aytekin discusses founding Jotform to automate form creation and bootstrapping the company with a freemium model that drove early growth. He explains how sustainable expansion and product virality shaped success, and shares plans to use AI in this episode of The Rundown with Ramon.
Show: Tekpon SaaS Podcast
Episode: How I bootstrapped a form builder to becoming a unicorn
Host: Christian Dina
November 12, 2024-24 min
Aytekin shares how Jotform’s no-code tools streamline processes across industries, offers advice on launching a freemium model, discusses his bootstrap journey and entrepreneurial experiences, and explains the 50-50 rule in this episode of the Tekpon SaaS Podcast.
Show: The UnNoticed Entrepreneur
Episode: Automating Success with Jotform
Host: Jim James
October 10, 2024-41 min
In this episode of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur, Aytekin discusses four automation principles, including task prioritization and ‘lazy’ thinking for efficiency. He also shares tips on scaling globally, competing with tech giants, and driving viral growth with free products.
Show: Gildre Spotlight
Episode: Aytekin Tank - Founder and CEO of Jotform
Host: Taiga Gamell
Ocober 10, 2024-52 min
In this episode of Gildre Spotlight, Aytekin discusses Jotform's evolution from a side project into a successful company while outlining the key management strategies and team dynamics that have contributed to its success.
Show: The Jeff Bullas Show
Episode: What If Forms Could Think? How Jotform's Founder is Using AI to Change the Game
Host: Jeff Bullas
September 12, 2024-48 min
In this The Jeff Bullas Show episode, Aytekin discusses bootstrapping, AI's role in task automation, AI agents as form alternatives, aligning tech with customer needs, and strategies for running a lean, goal-focused business.
Show: The Look Back: Host Keith Newman talks the Founder Journey with top Entrepreneurs and Influencers
Episode: Aytekin Tank
Host: Keith Newman
July 10, 2024-30 min
In this episode of The Look Back podcast, Aytekin discusses the history of Jotform, his bootstrapping journey, and the revolution of AI with host Keith Newman.
Show: The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
Episode: Turning Busyness into Productivity (with Aytekin Tank)
Host: Andrew Temte
July 4, 2024-30 min
Aytekin discusses the "rocket-booster" moment in his career, as well as his thoughts on time management and workspace productivity with Andrew Temte in this episode of The Balancing Act podcast.
Show: The Scale Up Show
Episode: From Busy Work to AI Mastery: Aytekin Tank's Secrets to Efficient Growth Part 2
Host: Ryan Staley
Jun 26, 2024-28 min
In the second part of the conversation with Ryan Staley, Aytekin shares his framework for reducing time spent on menial tasks and discusses how AI is revolutionizing Jotform's products. This episode offers practical insights for entrepreneurs aiming to scale their businesses efficiently in the AI age.
Show: The Scale Up Show
Episode: Automating Communication: Scaling a Bootstrapped Business with Jotform Founder Aytekin Tank
Host: Ryan Staley
Jun 24, 2024-19 min
Aytekin joins host Ryan Staley to share his journey bootstrapping Jotform, emphasizing automation, strong company culture, and key strategies for growth in this episode of The Scale Up Show.
Show: The Saas Revolution Show
Episode: How Aytekin Tank, CEO of Jotform, Bootstrapped a Unicorn SaaS with Teams of no More Than Six People
Host: Alex Theuma
May 23, 2024-39 min
In this episode of The SaaS Revolution Show, Aytekin shares the one thing he did pre-Jotform that made his entrepreneurial journey much smoother. He also discusses how being a company of small, cross-functional teams has maintained a positive company culture.
Show: IFTTT Podcast
Episode: Automate Your Busywork with the CEO of Jotform
Host: Ben Terrell and Tripp Stanford
May 16, 2024-59 min
In this episode of the IFTTT podcast, Aytekin talks about his book "Automate Your Busywork," explains the automation flywheel, and walks through practical steps to automate tasks in your work with the hosts, Ben Terrell and Tripp Stanford.
Show: Lead With Excellence
Episode: Automation & Bootstrapping: Aytekin Tank's Principles for Scaling Jotform, with Aytekin Tank
Host: Thomas Goubau
May 13, 2024 -46 min
Aytekin discusses Jotform's journey from humble beginnings to a bootstrapped sensation in the SaaS industry in this episode of Lead With Excellence. He also highlights the significance of the freemium model, organic growth philosophy, and strategic expansion into the enterprise market.
Show: Millionaire Mindcast
Episode: The Journey Of Jotform - The Automation Mindset And Blueprint Being Used To Build A Billion Dollar Enterprise
Host: Matt Aitchison
April 8, 2024 -58 min
In this Millionaire Mindcast episode, Aytekin shares his journey to creating a solution for 20M+ users, highlighting automation's role in productivity and turning challenges into opportunities.
Show: Wild Business Growth Podcast
Episode: Aytekin Tank - Autonmate Your Busywork, Founder of Jotform
Host: Max Branstetter
March 12, 2024 -57 min
Aytekin joins Max Branstetter on the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share his bootstrap journey and unveiling insights that have kept Jotform agile. He also discusses rules on hiring and strategies for scaling businesses to millions of users in this insightful episode.
Show: saas.unbound
Episode: Aytekin Tank @Jotform. Scaling the ultimate form builder and competing with Google
Host: Anna Nadeina
January 17, 2024 -47 min
In this episode of saas.unbound, Aytekin walks the listeners through the bootstrap journey that has kept Jotform agile and innovative, shedding light on their 50-50 rule that balances product development with growth strategies with Anna Nadeina.
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