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OneTrust AI Governance Track Badge
AI Governance Track provides insight into the various aspects of managing AI technologies in the OneTrust platform. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/berna-yildizai_onetrust-ai-governance-track-badge-was-issued-activity-7458875675374964736-KMYf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAABxHOcB7ouKMfzQ1-8NWd40aO5In1eUWT4

Synthia Advisory
2 days ago1 min read


The Architecture of Trust - Integrated Governance & Operating Model to Scale Data, AI, and Growth in Türkiye
12th May 2026 | 11:00 AM TRT | 10 AM CET An executive session by OneTrust and Synthia Advisory for leaders shaping the future of AI, data, and growth. Explore how technology, strategy, and governance come together to build trust at scale, and leave with practical insights to assess and strengthen your organization’s readiness for trusted AI. For many organizations, establishing robust governance frameworks for data and AI marks an important step forward. It requires alignment

Synthia Advisory
Apr 281 min read


Advancing AI Capability: Readiness & Governance Program
AI literacy is no longer a specialist skill — it’s a core capability. As organizations embed AI into their operating models, success depends on more than technology. It requires the right balance between human capability and governance — and a workforce that is ready to adopt and scale AI responsibly. Together with OneTrust, Synthia Advisory has developed the "Advancing AI Capability: Readiness & Governance Program" to support this inevitable transformation — from awareness t

Synthia Advisory
Apr 231 min read


Customer Meetings Begin in Istanbul
We’re pleased to kick off customer meetings in Istanbul alongside OneTrust. This marks the beginning of closer collaboration on the ground as we bring our integrated approach to life and engage directly with organizations across the market.

Synthia Advisory
Apr 201 min read


The Architecture of Trust
At Synthia Advisory, we bring our expertise in AI-era governance together with the global platform capabilities of OneTrust. This white paper introduces our joint approach—an integrated operating model that transforms trust from a compliance requirement into a sustainable driver of growth. You can download the whitepaper from the link below:

Synthia Advisory
Apr 201 min read


Synthia Advisory Partners with OneTrust in Türkiye.
Synthia Advisory is excited to announce its partnership with OneTrust in Türkiye. This partnership marks an important step in expanding OneTrust ’s regional ecosystem and strengthening Synthia Advisory's ability to support organizations navigating challenges across privacy, security, data, and AI governance. With Synthia Advisory ’s strong local expertise and customer-centric approach, we’re confident that together, we will deliver even greater value to organizations across

Synthia Advisory
Apr 201 min read


Knowledge Connect - Competition Law
Excited to be delivering the keynote at the "Knowledge Connect Roundtable on Competition Law" in Istanbul on 11 May 2026. As the role of knowledge counsel continues to evolve, this session will bring together leading voices to exchange practical insights, real experiences, and future perspectives. Looking forward to engaging discussions with an outstanding group of experts and to contributing to this growing community. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/25071985_knowledge-connect

Berna Yıldız
Apr 11 min read


OneTrust & Synthia Partnership
We are excited to announce our partnership with OneTrust in Türkiye. This partnership marks an important step in expanding OneTrust ’s regional ecosystem and strengthening Synthia Advisory 's ability to support organizations navigating challenges across privacy, security, data, and AI governance. With Synthia Advisory ’s strong local expertise and customer-centric approach, we’re confident that together, we will deliver even greater value to organizations across Türkiye

Synthia Advisory
Apr 11 min read


A Journey Across Technology, AI & Leadership
I recently had the pleasure of joining “Profesyoneller,” a program on the ALAKA Media YouTube Channel , hosted by Murat Aygen. In our conversation, we explored how a journey that began in technology evolved over time—shaped by artificial intelligence, mathematics, leadership, and the discipline that sports brings into one’s life. What we often call a “ career ” is rarely a straight line. It is a continuous exploration where different disciplines, curiosity, and lived experie

Synthia Advisory
Mar 141 min read


When AI Misreads the Tone: The Hidden Risk of "Fragile" Algorithms
In the current era of rapid technological acceleration, we find ourselves at profound crossroads. Generative AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it has become the "operating system" of global business, evolving in weeks rather than years. Yet, as we lean into this intelligent age, we are discovering that our digital tools often carry the weight of our oldest societal flaws. At Synthia Advisory , we believe that the true measure of a leader in this new landscape is not jus

Synthia Advisory
Mar 113 min read


International Women's Day
We started our journey as 2 women Co Founders... It is a proud moment for us to share our experiences & values & vision with such inspiring women leaders. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/synthiaadvisory_womenintech-womeninbusiness-womenpower-activity-7435643781992902656-QPE-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAABxHOcB7ouKMfzQ1-8NWd40aO5In1eUWT4

Synthia Advisory
Mar 101 min read


Technology & AI
In a world of continuous shifts, technical information is now the baseline. Deep experience remains the true differentiator. Change moves too fast to rely solely on our own trial and error. We need shared perspectives to stay ahead. It goes beyond the “code and rule.” True impact requires a focus on implementation stories; responsible tech, human insights no manual can capture. Sharing builds a collective intelligence. Let’s keep learning together. https://beyin26.co

Synthia Advisory
Feb 231 min read


Tech Talk : Strategic Leadership in the Era of AI
Artificial intelligence is not only transforming technology; it is fundamentally reshaping how leaders make decisions, define accountability, and approach governance. In this era of transformation, leadership is no longer just about vision — it also requires a strong sense of ethics, risk awareness, and sustainability. I’m delighted to come together with TurkStudentCo to explore what strategic leadership truly means in the age of AI. Being able to share my global experience

Berna Yıldız
Feb 71 min read


#LegalTech
We are pleased to join La French Tech Istanbul's monthly panel discussion as Synthia Advisory, where Legal Tech takes center stage in exploring how technology is reshaping the legal services. At Synthia Advisory, we work at the intersection of legal strategy, technology, and governance — supporting organisations in operationalising AI-enabled legal processes & reinforcing the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in shaping the next generation of legal and complianc

Synthia Advisory
Jan 291 min read


Why AI Governance Credentials Matter in Advisory Engagements
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across core business processes, organizations are facing a fundamental shift: AI is no longer a purely technical capability, it is a governance, risk, legal, and strategic leadership challenge . Regulations such as the EU AI Act, emerging global standards, and increasing stakeholder scrutiny mean that organisations must move beyond high-level principles and fragmented controls. What is now required is operational, auditable, and e

Berna Yıldız
Jan 153 min read


Architecting the Future
AI has transcended being a "technology trend" to become the new operating system of modern business. Yet, the real value in this evolution lies not in algorithmic power alone, but in the ethical and responsible framework that governs it. During a recent session with graduate students in academia , we explored the pivotal drivers of future business models, from the details of the EU AI Act to the necessity of sustainable transformation. Responsible AI is far more than a regu

Berna Yıldız
Jan 91 min read


Bridging Academia & Industry
Last week, our Co-Founders had the opportunity to engage with students at Boğaziçi University , taking part in two academic sessions that exemplified the value of bringing real-world industry experience into the classroom. These interactions highlighted how meaningful dialogue between academia and industry can enrich learning while grounding theory in practical application. Supply Chain Transformation in Practice — Technology, Data and Real-World Use Cases One of the sessions

Synthia Advisory
Dec 17, 20252 min read


UN Global Compact Türkiye - Summit 2025
https://zirve.globalcompactturkiye.org UN Global Compact Türkiye Summit 2025 was a powerful reminder that sustainability is now at a critical inflection point — globally and in Türkiye: No actor can solve systemic challenges alone. We all operate within an interconnected ecosystem. Transparency, accountability, and governance remain at the core. As highlighted: Sustainability becomes real only when embedded into corporate culture through strong governance — true impact emerge

Synthia Advisory
Dec 6, 20251 min read


Code and Rule : Architecting the Future of Responsible AI
The evolution of Artificial Intelligence is no longer measured in years, but in weeks. We have moved rapidly from the era of experimental algorithms to a reality where generative models can create visuals, texts and sounds that are virtually indistinguishable from organic human creation. But as we stand at this intersection of technological velocity and human impact, we must ask ourselves a fundamental question: Are we building a future that is inclusive and sustainable, or

Berna Yıldız
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Adopt AI - Grand Palais
Reflections from the Adopt AI – Grand Palais 2025 (25–26 November) https://adoptai.artefact.com This week, we had the chance to join 20,000 participants at Europe’s biggest AI event in Paris: Adopt AI – Grand Palais 2025. The event stood out not only for its scale, but also for the depth of conversations on how AI is reshaping our societies, businesses, and everyday work. A few key takeaways that stayed with us: AI is not plug-and-play. Successful adoption requires learning,

Synthia Advisory
Nov 30, 20251 min read
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