Thank you for your kind words, Debarpan. Great to hear from you. We missed your cool stories. Are you back from your break? You can contact me on Slack when you need help.
Yes, I am back. Working on my consistency, though. I have already released my new post on how cardiovascular risk is associated with depression. I will send you the link in Slack if you want to check it out. Thank you for always being there.
I just finished reading your article, 'Why My Company Is Recognised Among the Top 50 Innovation Thought Leaders in 2025,' and I wanted to share how much it resonated with me.
This is truly insightful and inspiring work.
Here are a few things that particularly stood out:
1. Your Definition of Innovation: Your emphasis on "quiet, practical, people-centred work that solves real problems without making noise" is incredibly refreshing and much-needed. It shifts the focus from flashy disruption to meaningful, sustainable support, which is a powerful message.
2. Humility and Service-Oriented Approach: The way you framed this recognition not as a "personal win to brag" but as an affirmation of your mission to serve creators, freelancers, and startups is admirable. The sentiment of "I created each innovation not to stand out, but to stand under the work of others" is a testament to your genuine desire to empower.
3. Clarity on "The Why": You effectively articulate the pain points of your target audience (overwhelm, platform volatility, difficulty with discovery and monetisation) and clearly demonstrate how each of your six innovations directly addresses these challenges. This problem-solution framing is very effective.
4. Tangible, Systemic Solutions: The six innovations you detailed are not just abstract concepts; they are concrete, well-thought-out systems. I particularly appreciated learning about
The Substack Mastery Boost Pilot for its peer-based learning and practical application.
The Integrated Education Portal as a living system rather than a static curriculum.
The Creator Blog Directory for its focus on substance over algorithmic popularity - a crucial need for genuine talent discovery.
Each innovation clearly stems from your deep understanding of enterprise architecture and design thinking, applied with empathy.
5. Empowerment and Independence: A strong recurring theme is your goal to help others "grow independently, sustainably, and with less anxiety." This focus on reducing friction and fostering creator ownership is absolutely vital in today's digital landscape.
6. Authenticity and Connection: Your concluding thoughts about walking alongside creators and building what they quietly need and the call for unity and authenticity are deeply moving and will undoubtedly inspire many (including me!).
This article is more than just an announcement of an award; it’s a masterclass in servant leadership and purposeful innovation. The recognition is clearly well-deserved, not just for the innovations themselves but for the thoughtful, empathetic, and systemic approach you've taken to building an ecosystem that truly supports and elevates others.
Thank you for sharing your journey and these valuable insights. It's given me a lot to reflect on.
Incredible! I was aware of some of these books, publications, and other ways that you help writers like me gain traction, but not all of them.
I definitely need to devote more time to exploring these resources and using the wisdom and free tools you so generously provide! I want to not only help more people improve their mental and spiritual health but also generate sufficient income from doing so to continue providing that help for many years to come!
This is fantastic news, Dr Yildiz. I admire your work and the supportive community you created on Substack and Medium, which I dreamed about in my working years. Thank you for leading, guiding, educating, and inspiring us.
Amazing, mate! This is what I call true INNOVATION. You articulated the value of human centered design and combinatorial innovation so passionately. Congratulations on this prestigious and well deserved award Dr Yildiz. Your content is gold. I'm proud of being part of your network and am supporting it as a founding member and will sponsor it next year. I wish you greater success in your altruistic activities.
Congratulation Dr Yildiz for this well-deserved award. Your contributions to the writing and reading community is beyond reproach. I owe all my success to you. You helped me find an audience on Medium in 2023 and helped me become a Udemy instructor in 2024 and a bestselling Substack Author in 2025! I am grateful to your mentorship and support. Thank you from the bottom my heart 🙏
Thank you for your excellent feedback, Aiden. Your wonderful support of our community initiatives as an editor, curator, and media coordinator means a lot to me.
Congratulations, Dr. Yildiz. I just wanted to thank you for providing mentorship and such immense value to new creators. You are an inspiration..
Thank you for your kind words, Debarpan. Great to hear from you. We missed your cool stories. Are you back from your break? You can contact me on Slack when you need help.
Yes, I am back. Working on my consistency, though. I have already released my new post on how cardiovascular risk is associated with depression. I will send you the link in Slack if you want to check it out. Thank you for always being there.
Hi Dr Yildiz,
I just finished reading your article, 'Why My Company Is Recognised Among the Top 50 Innovation Thought Leaders in 2025,' and I wanted to share how much it resonated with me.
This is truly insightful and inspiring work.
Here are a few things that particularly stood out:
1. Your Definition of Innovation: Your emphasis on "quiet, practical, people-centred work that solves real problems without making noise" is incredibly refreshing and much-needed. It shifts the focus from flashy disruption to meaningful, sustainable support, which is a powerful message.
2. Humility and Service-Oriented Approach: The way you framed this recognition not as a "personal win to brag" but as an affirmation of your mission to serve creators, freelancers, and startups is admirable. The sentiment of "I created each innovation not to stand out, but to stand under the work of others" is a testament to your genuine desire to empower.
3. Clarity on "The Why": You effectively articulate the pain points of your target audience (overwhelm, platform volatility, difficulty with discovery and monetisation) and clearly demonstrate how each of your six innovations directly addresses these challenges. This problem-solution framing is very effective.
4. Tangible, Systemic Solutions: The six innovations you detailed are not just abstract concepts; they are concrete, well-thought-out systems. I particularly appreciated learning about
The Substack Mastery Boost Pilot for its peer-based learning and practical application.
The Integrated Education Portal as a living system rather than a static curriculum.
The Creator Blog Directory for its focus on substance over algorithmic popularity - a crucial need for genuine talent discovery.
Each innovation clearly stems from your deep understanding of enterprise architecture and design thinking, applied with empathy.
5. Empowerment and Independence: A strong recurring theme is your goal to help others "grow independently, sustainably, and with less anxiety." This focus on reducing friction and fostering creator ownership is absolutely vital in today's digital landscape.
6. Authenticity and Connection: Your concluding thoughts about walking alongside creators and building what they quietly need and the call for unity and authenticity are deeply moving and will undoubtedly inspire many (including me!).
This article is more than just an announcement of an award; it’s a masterclass in servant leadership and purposeful innovation. The recognition is clearly well-deserved, not just for the innovations themselves but for the thoughtful, empathetic, and systemic approach you've taken to building an ecosystem that truly supports and elevates others.
Thank you for sharing your journey and these valuable insights. It's given me a lot to reflect on.
Thank you for your insightful, inspiring, and generous feedback, Keith. Your valuable feedback reflects on your own servant leadership.
Incredible! I was aware of some of these books, publications, and other ways that you help writers like me gain traction, but not all of them.
I definitely need to devote more time to exploring these resources and using the wisdom and free tools you so generously provide! I want to not only help more people improve their mental and spiritual health but also generate sufficient income from doing so to continue providing that help for many years to come!
Thank you so much for your ongoing support, Wendi. Your contributions to our community are also incredible. It is a pleasure to collaborate with you.
This is fantastic news, Dr Yildiz. I admire your work and the supportive community you created on Substack and Medium, which I dreamed about in my working years. Thank you for leading, guiding, educating, and inspiring us.
Thank you for your valuable feedback, Dr Jones.
Amazing, mate! This is what I call true INNOVATION. You articulated the value of human centered design and combinatorial innovation so passionately. Congratulations on this prestigious and well deserved award Dr Yildiz. Your content is gold. I'm proud of being part of your network and am supporting it as a founding member and will sponsor it next year. I wish you greater success in your altruistic activities.
Thank you for your valuable and inspired feedback, Dr Broadly. Your wonderful support to our community means a lot to me.
Congratulation Dr Yildiz for this well-deserved award. Your contributions to the writing and reading community is beyond reproach. I owe all my success to you. You helped me find an audience on Medium in 2023 and helped me become a Udemy instructor in 2024 and a bestselling Substack Author in 2025! I am grateful to your mentorship and support. Thank you from the bottom my heart 🙏
Thank you for your excellent feedback, Aiden. Your wonderful support of our community initiatives as an editor, curator, and media coordinator means a lot to me.