FoB Talks: Unpacking the New Age of AI: Models, Market and Global Impact

Date: October 30, 2025 - Thursday

Time: 14:00

Place: santralistanbul Campus, E1-301

Speaker: Kerem Senler, Paribu – Lead Data Analytics Manager

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, economies, and our daily lives at unprecedented speed. This talk unpacks the current landscape of AI models, their underlying mechanics, and the accelerating market dynamics that are defining the new era. We will explore why models like Transformers have triggered an inflection point, how global markets are responding to these technological shifts, and what societal implications lie ahead. Through concrete examples and strategic insights, the session aims to give a clear understanding of where the AI wave is heading and how to be part of it.

Kerem Senler is a Senior Data Science and AI Consultant and currently serves as the Lead Data Analytics Manager at Paribu, where he drives strategic data initiatives to optimize operations and support business growth. He has extensive experience in building AI solutions and data-driven strategies for global companies and startups. Over the past decade, Kerem held leadership roles at Google in Berlin and Dublin, leading multimillion-dollar analytical programs and advising executives on strategic decision making. He is also the founder of Olobor Data Science and AI Consultancy, having worked with early-stage AI startups on scaling technologies and expanding into new markets. Kerem holds an MBA from Istanbul Bilgi University and a degree in Mathematical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.