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Gönül Damla Güven
Bio / Narrative

From Marketing to AI Strategy

I lead strategic transformation initiatives that enable companies to turn artificial intelligence—starting from marketing—into a permanent organizational capability across innovation, operations, and governance. My approach positions AI not as a technology investment or automation tool, but as an operating system that enhances decision-making quality for senior leadership and boards.

Following my education in design, I completed a master’s degree in entrepreneurship and innovation economics. I am currently pursuing doctoral research at Istanbul Commerce University, focusing on AI-driven global marketing strategies. This academic foundation allows me to integrate rigorous theoretical frameworks with practical, field-based experience.

Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of marketing, growth, and leadership, supporting companies in scaling, positioning, and strategic decision-making. I am also the founder of Swarm Connection, a platform operating at the intersection of AI, investment, and entrepreneurship, and I actively support early-stage ventures as an angel investor and mentor, contributing to investment evaluation, growth strategy, and strategic governance processes.

18+Years Experience
PhDLevel Research
AngelInvestor

Milestones

2011

University of Leeds

MA Design : Design and Colour Management

2022

Istanbul Commerce University

Advanced research into market dynamics and digital transformation strategies.

2018

Marmara University

2024

Swarm Connection

**Swarm Connection** is a strategic platform positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence, investment, and entrepreneurship. It enables high-quality matchmaking between founders, investors, and decision-makers to accelerate sustainable value creation and informed growth in the AI era.

2011

University of Leeds

MA Design : Design and Colour Management

2022

Istanbul Commerce University

Advanced research into market dynamics and digital transformation strategies.

2018

Marmara University

2024

Swarm Connection

**Swarm Connection** is a strategic platform positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence, investment, and entrepreneurship. It enables high-quality matchmaking between founders, investors, and decision-makers to accelerate sustainable value creation and informed growth in the AI era.

"My focus is handling AI not as an automation tool, but as an operating system for business decision-making."

— Gönül Damla Güven