• I Facilitate Conversations

    That Lead to Better Decisions.

    [AI x Design Thinking] ​

    At the intersection of strategy, technology, and change.

    I help leaders align, decide, and harness AI to shape what’s next.

    Facilitation • Coaching • Consulting

  • About Me

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    Hi there! I'm Cem — AI Strategy Advisor, Innovation Architect, Facilitator & Author.

    I work with leaders who want to blend smart strategy, human-centered thinking, and new tech to drive actual change. My focus areas? Innovation, creativity, and AI — helping teams navigate what's coming next and grow in ways that stick.

    I've spent 20+ years in business transformation, including 7 years at Salesforce. Now I help companies use agentic AI to get things done that matter. My goal is simple: help you and your team not just keep up with the future of work, but lead it.

    Together, we’ll apply fresh thinking, proven frameworks, and a deeply human approach to unlock innovation and build lasting momentum.

    I also invest in early-stage companies I believe in, so I'm not just giving advice from the sidelines. I'm in it with you.

    Let’s think big, build smart, and shape what comes next.

  • How I got here.

    I founded C5T & Company to help organizations turn strategy into action. Along the way, I developed the Cloud Engagement Model, — a framework that connects vision, execution, and results for digital transformation.

    I also wrote Innovate Now: A Guide to Coaching, Workshop, and Facilitation — a practical playbook for leaders who want to drive innovation through better collaboration.

    I'm always learning. Here's what's shaped how I work:

    • IDEO U's Change Leadership Certificate — human-centered systems thinking
    • MIT Sloan's Executive Certificate — AI and business strategy
    • Stanford LEAD program — innovation and leadership
    • MBA from OU Business School — creativity, innovation, change
    • Professional certifications — Strategyzer, Scaled Agile, Scrum Alliance, and more
    • Teaching — Adjunct Professor at Mediadesign University
    • Mentoring — early-stage startups at Startupbootcamp and Lean Startup

    Now I'm focused on one thing: embedding [AI x Design Thinking] into how organizations actually work. I'm building tools, workshops, and AI workflows that boost creativity, clarify strategy, and change how change happens.

  • My Education, Licenses & Certifications

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  • Let's Work Together.

    Got a challenge to solve or something new to explore? Let's talk.