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Gönül Damla Güven
ABOUT

GÖNÜL
DAMLA GÜVEN

AI • INNOVATION • ENTREPRENEURSHIP

A researcher, entrepreneur and ecosystem builder working in artificial intelligence, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Her work centers on AI, innovation and entrepreneurship. By bringing different stakeholders together, she develops new collaborations, sustainable ecosystems and projects that shape the future.

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trending_upAngel Investor & Mentor
schoolResearcher & Academic
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Business Experience

Throughout her career she has worked across marketing, growth, innovation and leadership, taking an active role in the growth, positioning and strategic decision-making of companies of different scales.

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Academic Journey

After a background in design, she completed a master's degree in entrepreneurship and innovation economics. She is currently pursuing PhD research at Istanbul Commerce University, focusing on AI-powered global marketing strategies.

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Swarm Connection

She is the founder of the Swarm Connection ecosystem, positioned at the intersection of AI, investment and entrepreneurship. She builds strong connections between ventures, institutions, investors and technology stakeholders, developing new collaborations and projects.

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Investment & Mentorship

As an angel investor and mentor, she takes an active role in the investment, growth and strategic governance of early-stage ventures, focusing on creating sustainable value across entrepreneurship, AI and innovation.

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My focus is to treat artificial intelligence not merely as an automation tool, but as the operating system of corporate decision-making.

Gönül Damla GüvenAI • INNOVATION • ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MILESTONES

  1. school2011

    University of Leeds

    Master's in Design and Colour Management.

  2. account_balance2018

    Marmara University

    Master's in Economics.

  3. search2022

    Istanbul Commerce University

    Advanced research into market dynamics and digital transformation strategies.

  4. rocket_launch2025

    Swarm Connection

    A strategic platform at the intersection of AI, investment and entrepreneurship. By creating quality matches between entrepreneurs, investors and decision-makers, it aims to accelerate sustainable value creation and conscious growth in the AI era.

TALKS & EVENTS

Talks & Events

She speaks at events focused on AI, innovation, entrepreneurship and transformation, sharing perspectives on the future of business with institutions, ventures and leaders.

hubSwarm Connection

Swarm Connection

AI Future Summit

2026

AI FUTURE SUMMIT

2026

micKEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Topic
The Rise of the AI Economy and Türkiye's New Vision
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Bilim Vadisi, Sarıyer
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Reflections on economic transformation, leadership, investment and the future of entrepreneurship ecosystems in the AI era.
calendar_month31 March 2026
hubSwarm Connection

Swarm Connection

AI Future Summit

2025

AI FUTURE SUMMIT

2025

micSPEAKER
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Topic
The Rise of the AI Economy and Türkiye's New Vision
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Venue
Bilim Vadisi, İstanbul
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An opening keynote on the economic impact of AI, new business models and Türkiye's position in the global AI ecosystem.
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CONTACT

Let's Connect for Collaboration

Get in touch with me for collaborations, speaking invitations and event requests in the fields of AI, innovation and entrepreneurship.

mailEMAILgonuldamlaguven@swarmconnection.com
location_onLOCATIONİstanbul, Türkiye
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Let's Shape the Future Together

Let's connect to transform the future of business together, develop projects and generate new ideas.

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