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Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen

Alperen Zeki Gokmen | Substack Newsletter

This podcast is the audio version of my Substack newsletter, Thinking In Public. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. Every two weeks, I share what I build, test and learn about AI, automation and startups. Two AI voices talk about my real projects and ideas. You will hear easy tips and stories from my work. Audio Disclaimer: This podcast is made with AI voices. The AI hosts share the main points from my newsletter. Some small details may be different from the written text. For the most complete and

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11:49

Thinking In Public – Issue #20 | Build Better Dynamic...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2026/01/14

In this issue, I share a practical workflow for building dynamic, functional websites with AI coding agents while saving credits and avoiding the UI first trap.It starts with defining the user flow and core features in a chatbot, then using the coding agent to implement one function at a time, so you debug less, ship faster, and end up with something that actually works, not just a nice looking demo.Hope you enjoy this one.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about

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12:30

Thinking In Public – Issue #19 | Build Better Static...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/12/18

In this issue, I share a practical workflow for building static websites with AI coding agents while saving credits and avoiding generic, template-looking results.It starts with planning in a chatbot, then using the coding agent for implementation, so you iterate less, ship faster, and end up with a cleaner, more distinct design language.Hope you enjoy this one.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas from my newsletter. Some small details may be

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9:38

Thinking In Public – Issue #18 | Build Your Target...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/11/13

In this issue, I share a simple workflow that turns your competitor’s LinkedIn engagement into a clean, data backed target audience snapshot using Apify and an AI model of your choice.It pulls real profiles from people interacting with a competitor’s posts, cleans the data, and generates a usable audience report you can rebuild for your own startup in minutes.Hope you enjoy this one.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas from my newsletter. Some

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12:34

Thinking In Public – Issue #17 | Convert YouTube...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/10/30

In this issue, I share a small workflow that turns your YouTube videos into learning emails using Make.com, Agent.ai, ChatGPT, and Gmail.It automatically pulls transcripts from new videos, summarizes them, and sends the insights straight to your inbox. A simple setup that helps you keep learning even when you don’t have time to watch.Hope you enjoy this one.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas from my newsletter. Some small details may be

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12:34

Thinking In Public – Issue #16 | Turn Your X...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/10/16

In this episode I talk about a small workflow that turns your X bookmarks into a weekly mini newsletter using Rube App and Claude.It automatically collects the posts you saved during the week, summarizes them, and sends a short digest to your inbox. A simple setup that helps you turn what you save into something you can actually learn from.Hope you enjoy the episode.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas from my newsletter. Some small details may

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12:23

Thinking In Public – Issue #15 | Founder Institute...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/10/02

In this episode I talk about Founder Institute’s Startup Prompt Library that brings together more than one hundred AI powered prompts for founders.I share six prompts I found especially valuable, from defining your customer archetypes to testing pricing experiments. These are practical tools you can plug directly into your startup journey to save time and make smarter decisions.Hope you enjoy the episode.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas

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14:41

Thinking In Public – Issue #14 | Discover AI...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/09/18

In this episode I talk about how AI marketplaces make it possible to use ready made agents and workflows without building anything from scratch.I share examples from Gumloop, Agent AI and Relevance AI that cover tasks like ranking candidates, researching companies, generating content ideas and even running full SEO audits. These are tools that can save startup founders weeks of work in just minutes.Hope you enjoy the episode.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk

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14:16

Thinking In Public – Issue #13 | Get Your 3...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/08/21

In this episode I talk about how I used ChatGPT’s new Agent Mode to break down 3 competitors’ funnels from landing to signup to onboarding to pricing and upgrade. All in under 20 minutes.I also share the exact prompt I used and how you can schedule it to get fresh competitor reports automatically every week or month.Hope you enjoy the episode.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas from my newsletter. Some small details may be different from the

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10:52

Thinking In Public – Issue #12 | I Tested...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/08/07

In this episode I talk about how I tested Google’s NotebookLM to turn my startup playbooks into narrated videos. No design or editing needed. Just documents and AI.I also share how you can use this feature to pitch, teach, or repurpose your content fast.Hope you enjoy the episode.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas from my newsletter. Some small details may be different from the written text. For the most complete information, please read the

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8:35

Thinking In Public – Issue #11 | Learn to Create...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/07/24

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. I’m Alperen Zeki Gokmen.In this episode, I talk about how to create multiple short videos in minutes using Canva and AI. No editing skills needed.I also explain why short videos work so well and how you can scale your content fast.Hope you enjoy the episode.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas from my newsletter. Some small details may be different from the written text. For the most complete

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11:00

Thinking In Public – Issue #10 | Building Your Own AI...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/07/10

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen.In this episode, I focus on one big topic: how to build your own AI voice assistant using Elevenlabs’ new 11.ai.I talk about why Voice AI is growing so quickly, what makes 11.ai different from older assistants, and how new technologies like MCP make it much easier to connect your tools in a safe and flexible way.You’ll also hear a step-by-step guide on setting up your own personal voice assistant, from choosing a

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16:06

Thinking In Public – Issue #9 | Reasoning AI Models,...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/06/26

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen.In this episode, I talk about what makes reasoning models like o1, DeepSeek R1, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet different from classic language models, and how these new models can help you solve more complex problems step by step.I also explain the new update from OpenAI that lets you use any model with custom GPTs, making it much easier to create specialized assistants for your work.You’ll hear a simple breakdown of

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17:46

Thinking In Public – Issue #8 | Connect Anything to...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/06/12

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about how you can now connect almost any app to ChatGPT using new custom connector options. I explain how I tested the latest ElevenLabs V3 model to make AI voices sound much more natural, and how you can design user interfaces just by writing a text description with tools like Google Stitch.I also share a simple way to build automation workflows with Gumloop and show how ready-made templates

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13:14

Thinking In Public - Issue #7 | AI Podcasts, Easy...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/05/29

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about how I let AI create my podcast and how it worked better than I thought. I share how I used Notebook LM to turn text into a natural-sounding podcast with almost no effort.I also talk about a simple way to keep your X (Twitter) automations working on Make.com, even after recent changes. You’ll hear about new, easy-to-use AI agents that can help with research, writing, and more, even if

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14:16

Thinking In Public - Issue #6 | AI Values, Claude...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/05/23

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about what values AI models like Claude show when talking to people. I share a new report about real conversations and how Claude responds to different values.I also talk about Claude’s new integrations with apps like Zapier. You can now connect Claude with many tools and get better workflows. I explain what the Model Context Protocol is and why it is important.You will learn how changing the

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12:10

Thinking In Public - Issue #5 | AI Inside Your Tools,...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/05/23

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about how you can now use AI functions right inside Google Sheets. I show how these new tools and templates can save you time and help with your daily work.I explain why you should use clear and short prompts when you ask for web search in AI tools. I share a new assistant called The Librarian that works in your chat apps and helps you with small tasks.I talk about what I learned from Daniel

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16:23

Thinking In Public - Issue #4 | Smarter AI, Better...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/05/23

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about why using the right AI is better than using more AI. I share real stories from cities like Sydney, Estonia, and Singapore about smart ways to use AI.I talk about a new ChatGPT update that helps it remember you better. I also explain why Make.com stopped working with X and what you can use instead.You will learn the easiest way to make your AI prompts clear. I share a new tool called

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15:18

Thinking In Public - Issue #3 | Verifying AI, Writing...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/05/23

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about using Perplexity to check if AI answers are true. I show how to write an eBook with AI in a smart way. I explain how to use Zapier Agents for easy and automatic workflows.You will also hear what I learned from three great books for founders. I share the latest news about AI tools and new research. I explain how you can use new AI features in your own work.Audio Disclaimer:This episode

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11:29

Thinking In Public - Issue #2 | Better Prompts,...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/05/23

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter. My name is Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I talk about how I use AI for Google Sheets and Excel formulas. I share tips for better results with AI by giving negative instructions. I also show my step by step way to write with AI tools.You will hear how to make good video prompts for AI video tools. I share easy news and useful ideas about AI. You can try these in your own work.Audio Disclaimer:This episode is made with AI voices. The AI

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16:48

Thinking In Public – Issue #1 | AI, Automation, and...

Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen ·

2025/05/23

This is the audio version of my Substack newsletter, Thinking In Public by Alperen Zeki Gokmen. In this episode, I share how I use AI agents for research, set up automation in my work, and test different AI tools to save time. You will hear simple tips, real lessons and ideas you can use in your own work.Audio Disclaimer: This episode is made with AI voices. The AI hosts talk about the main ideas from my newsletter. Some small details may be different from the written text. For the most complete

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