Aytekin Tank is the founder of Jotform—a bootstrapped global SaaS company that provides powerful online forms to +25 million of users. He is a productivity expert, automation enthusiast, and the bestselling author of Automate Your Busywork. A developer by trade but a storyteller
How Peanut Butter Raises Can Kill Morale
When you fail to differentiate your best people from the rest, they’re likely the ones who notice first. They’re also the ones who may take their talents elsewhere.
Why Hiring For Passion Doesn’t Always Work
The traits that predict long-term success—like curiosity, self-awareness, and humility—aren’t always the ones that candidates rehearse for interviews.
How AI Can Help You Make Tough Hiring Choices
AI can be a very useful thought partner when it comes to quieting the noise and making the right hiring decision. Here’s how.
3 ChatGPT Prompts To Help Leaders Navigate Uncertain Times
During uncertain times, leaders have to guide their teams with confidence, even when they don’t know the way themselves. Here’s how to do it.
I’ve Been Hiring Recent Grads For 20 Years—Here’s My Advice
As CEO for two decades, I can attest: the qualities that made someone hireable in years past are the same qualities that make someone hireable now. Here’s what they are.
The Best Founders Don’t Obsess Over The Competition
Going up against tech giants early in my journey taught me a valuable lesson: don’t obsess over the competition. In the AI era, that lesson is more relevant than ever.
How To Talk About AI Without Scaring Away Customers
Research shows that people are turned off by companies that talk too much about AI. The solution: Focus on outcomes, not technology.
How To Use ChatGPT To Remember Almost Anything
AI can weaken your memory—or strengthen it. Use these ChatGPT techniques to remember more, improve recall, and spend less time searching your brain.
How Accomplishment Hallucination Is Sabotaging Your Young Talent
AI makes work faster, but it can also create a dangerous illusion of progress. “Accomplishment hallucination” is what happens when speed replaces skill-building.
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Technical Skills In The AI Age
As AI increasingly takes over manual, rote busywork, skills like emotional intelligence are more vital than ever. Here's how leaders can develop "power skills" in 2026.