Gönül Damla Güven

As the Founder, leading an AI-focused entrepreneur platform, bringing together 100+ artificial intelligence startups and 50+ investors under one ecosystem. Designing and executing large-scale programs including training series, team-matching tools and one-on-one investor meetings, achieving a 95% participant satisfaction rate. Spearheading the development of an AI-powered MVP platform that accelerates founder-investor matchmaking through intelligent matching algorithms. Enabling entrepreneurs to find co-founder, access educational resources and participate in direct investor discussions within a single digital environment. Leading the initiative on a voluntary basis within a social responsibility framework, driving sustainable impact across the innovation ecosystem.

As the President and the Marketing Director, led strategic marketing and brand development initiatives for more than 15 ventures, establishing end-to-end brand strategies and driving measurable growth across multiple industries. Delivered influencer-led repositioning projects for brands including Iva Natura, Yemeksepeti, Luis Bien and Moda Nisa, achieving an average sales increase of 40%. Oversaw social media content strategy, production, performance reporting and CRM-integrated marketing efforts for cosmetic and lifestyle brands, resulting in over 70% customer loyalty. Improved digital performance by increasing average website traffic by 300% and conversion rates by 28% through data-driven campaign optimization. Generated over TRY 2M in campaign-based revenue while also leading long-term PR and social responsibility collaborations, including a five-year school-industry partnership with Demirdöküm.

Defined and executed the company’s end-to-end marketing strategy in alignment with overall business objectives, driving brand positioning, market differential and sustainable growth. Expanded distribution reach by 300% through direct engagement with over 1,000 schools, while increasing repeat purchases by 22% through targeted and seasonal CRM campaigns. Achieved threefold revenue growth within two years by optimizing multi-channel marketing efforts, pricing strategies and campaign performance. Led comprehensive market research, consumer insight analysis, media planning and contract negotiations to maximize profitability and market impact. Built and managed strategic partnerships with external agencies, vendors and influencers while continuously leveraging emerging marketing technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

As the Design & Print manager was responsible for leading end-to-end design and print operations, collaborating closely with creative teams to define briefs, develop concepts and deliver high-quality print-ready designs. Managed pre-production, printing and post-production processes, ensuring color accuracy, material quality and brand consistency across over 100 commercial print projects. Oversaw project timelines, vendor relationships and production schedules while managing a 60-member production team in alignment with ISO 9001 quality standards. Improved operational efficiency by reducing delivery timelines by 30% and increasing customer satisfaction scores from 7.8 to 9.3. Maintained rigorous quality control, production reporting and workflow optimization while continuously aligning design and print processes with evolving industry standards.

Typography, Colour Management