Aytekin Tank

Entrepreneur; Founder and CEO, Jotform at Jotform Inc.

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Aytekin Tank is the founder and CEO of Jotform and the author of Automate Your Busywork. Tank is a renowned industry leader on topics such as entrepreneurship, technology, bootstrapping and productivity. He has nearly two decades of experience leading a global workforce.

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How AI Can Make Starting a Business on Your Own Even Easier — and Faster

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With the right systems in place, consistency stops feeling like a grind and starts feeling automatic. AI won't do the work for you — but it can make it a lot easier.

Building a Business

There’s a Hidden Cost of Overnight Growth — Here’s What It Is and Why Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Growth that lasts isn't about the moment or the initial hype. It's about what happens in the months and years that follow.

Business News

La IA no solo me ayuda, trabaja conmigo — así puedes convertirla en parte de tu equipo

Probablemente ya estés utilizando la inteligencia artificial para aligerar tu carga de trabajo de una u otra manera. Pero, ¿realmente estás aprovechando al máximo sus capacidades como asistente?

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Los agentes de IA en realidad están haciendo el trabajo remoto más humano — así es como los uso todos los días

Muchas veces los equipos remotos sufren por la falta de cohesión. Puede parecer contradictorio, pero la IA puede ayudar.

Tech

How I Turned AI Into a Teammate, Not Just a Tool — and How You Can, Too

By now, you're probably using AI to lighten your load in one way or another. But are you truly getting the most out of its abilities as an assistant?

Tech

AI Agents Are Actually Making Remote Work More Human — Here’s How I Use Them Every Day

Remote teams often suffer from a lack of cohesion. It may seem counterintuitive, but AI can help.

Entrepreneurs

AI Isn’t Just Changing How We Work — It’s Changing How We Learn

AI agents are opening doors to education that just a few years ago would have been unthinkable. Here's how.

Building a Business

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Building a Business

Your First Product May Not Succeed. Here’s Why Giving Up Is a Mistake.

Nobody likes to fail, but I'd argue there's value in not hitting it big on your first try.

Thought Leaders

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Mentorship isn't just about sharing knowledge. Here's why mentoring others could be your most valuable growth tool as an entrepreneur.

Building a Business

How to Avoid the Perils of Short-Term Thinking For Long-Term Success

Too often, leaders go with the option that sounds most appealing right now. Here's why that's a mistake.

Building a Business

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"If you build it, they will come" is terrible advice for startups. Here's why.

Building a Business

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Entrepreneurs

I Ditched This Toxic Mindset to Compete With Google — and It Worked

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Building a Business

A Great Idea Means Nothing Without the Right Market — Here’s How to Find It

Building momentum without an existing user base is hard. But if your business is going to succeed, it has to be done.

Building a Business

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Think you're ready to act on your next big idea? Read this first.

Business Branding

Want to Be a Better Entrepreneur? It All Starts with This Simple Branding Strategy.

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Entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneurs

Every Entrepreneur Needs to Unplug to Unlock Peak Productivity and Creativity — Here’s Why

A digital fast may sound impossible — especially for entrepreneurs. But as painful as it may seem to miss out on an important memo or viral meme, the benefits are even greater.

Thought Leaders

Hard and Soft Skills Go Hand-in-Hand — These Are the Ones You Need to Sharpen This Year

The coming year promises to be one of change, which can be daunting and exciting. While it's important to stay on top of new technologies, the key will be sharpening those soft skills.

Building a Business

Thinking of Starting a Business? 2025 May Be Your Year

As we head into the final months of the year, I believe 2025 will be just as big as 2020 for startups — maybe even bigger. Here's why.

Building a Business

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A genius idea is only a small part of what makes a successful company. The rest is your ability to persevere when things aren't going your way.

Building a Business

Giving My Product Away for Free Was One of the Best Business Decisions I Made — Here’s Why.

There's a lot of debate about the potential hazards of giving your product away for free. To me, it's a no-brainer.

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