Series: Netic’s Pit Crew

October 14, 2025

From a tiny village in Turkey to a full-ride scholarship at Stanford, Melisa Tokmak's story is one of defying all odds. 

What happens when a Scale AI powerhouse swaps enterprise suites for the gritty front lines of essential services? Meet Netic's fearless founder, the absolute best choice for leading in today's high-stakes AI era: headstrong, a bit crazy in the most brilliant way, with a strong personality that commands respect and inspires action. Anyone who's met her knows–she never takes no for an answer, obsessing over every detail as a proud perfectionist.

Melisa is engineering Netic as the AI revenue engine for the essential industries keeping America running. "Every second counts" is her mantra, from 4am on-call shifts to fostering a "pit crew" culture where engineers dive into customer trenches, own high-stakes fixes, and build with proud perfectionism. With her unyielding drive to run through walls and win, Melisa gets the impossible done, kicking down doors for her team, turning complex enterprise challenges into tangible, real-world impact.

Melisa, your vision drives us, and we are beyond excited to be on the ride of our lives with you!

Get a seat on the rocketship now!