Ezgi Arslan, PhD.
Ezgi is an industry analyst at AIMultiple.
Research focus at AIMultiple
- AI agent applications in finance where she combines her finance expertise with emerging AI tools.
- Sustainability where she relies on her academic research background.
- Procurement technologies where she bases upon her experience in finance.
- Surveys and sentiment analysis for user insights where she rests on her academic experience.
- Network security, including firewalls, firewall management, and orchestration where she applies her industry analysis experience.
Professional experience
Ezgi worked both in academia and the industry before:- Çankaya University as Part-time Teaching Staff
- TED Ankara College as Education Support Specialist
- TED University as Teaching Assistant
- AKFEN Holding Inc. as Finance Specialist
Education
Graduated with a PhD. from the Department of Business and Administration at Bilkent University.
Academic publications
- Arslan ETanyeri-Günsür B. (2025). Ambitious sons and understanding daughters: investor perceptions of gender and the valuation of family firms". Gender in Management: An International Journal, 1-22, DOI: 10.1108/GM-11-2024-0636.
- Alp, E. (2024). An Examination of Factors in Financial Asset Valuation. Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 12 (Special Issue), 60-72. DOI: 52122/nisantasisbd.1467788.
- Tanyeri A. B., and Alp E. (2023). Law as an external governance mechanism: valuation of family firms in countries with differing judicial protection of shareholder rights. Corporate Governance: An International Review, 1-22, DOI: 10.1111/corg.12484.
Conference presentations
- Alp, E. (2023) Impact of the Corporate Sustainability Performance on Financial Performance and the Institutional Shift Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Türkiye. In: ICGS 2023 CGIR Junior Scholar Consortium and Paper Development Workshop – held in Madrid, Spain on October 20, 2023.
- Alp, E. (2023) The Effect of Corporate Sustainability Activities of Financial Performance. In: 1. Conference of Economics and Society – held in Ankara, Türkiye on December 6-7, 2023.
- Alp, E. (2022) Shareholder activism, and organizational form. In: 19TH EIASM Workshop on Corporate Governance – held in Strasbourg, France on November 8-9, 2022.
- Alp, E., and Tanyeri A. B. (2021). Gender perceptions of investors and the valuation of family firms. In: RENT 2021 Conference – XXXV Research in Entrepreneurship Conference – held in Turku, Finland on November (17) 18-19, 2021.
- Alp, E. (2020). Value of Shareholder Voting Rights and Family Firm Related Mechanisms. In: 3rd AEM and TIM PHD Programs-Joint Paper Development Online Workshop, Bergamo on May 25-26, 2020.
Latest Articles from Ezgi
Procurement Software Comparison, Testing & Benchmarking
Procurement software solutions are designed to streamline the purchasing processes of businesses. However, the vast array of procurement software options available on the market can make selecting the most suitable solution for a business challenging.
Top 7 Open Source HRIS Tools with Key Features
Open-source HRIS software provides a more affordable alternative to closed-source code HR information system tools, although they have some limitations, such as vulnerabilities from open source. These systems are widely used for their flexibility and cost-effectiveness. We’ve gathered a selection of commonly used open-source HRIS tools, each with its own set of features.
Comparison of Top 10 Firewall Audit Software in 2026
Firewall audit software helps validate compliance and manage firewall configurations bulkily. Explore a comparison of leading firewall audit tools based on two approaches: Top 10 firewall audit products Features of firewall audit software benchmark Values that are zero are not shown in the chart.
Top 5 ZTNA Open Source Components
ZTNA is replacing VPNs in many organizations as part of a broader move toward zero-trust security. ZTNA open-source tools offer a cost-effective way to authorize access at each layer, securing remote access to resources.
Top 10 AI-Generated Text Detector Comparison
We conducted a benchmark of the most commonly used 10 AI-generated text detector.
Top 7+ Open Source Firewall Options: Features & Types
Network security statistics reveal that Open source firewalls provide a cost effective solution to network security.
Affective Computing: In-Depth Guide to Emotion AI
Affective computing systems automatically identify emotions. These tools are used in several business cases, such as marketing, customer service, and human resources, to increase customer satisfaction and ensure safety. For leading tools in emotion detection, read Emotion AI Tools Backed by Real-World Testing.
Top 12+ Successful Sustainability Case Studies
During my academic research on corporate sustainability efforts, I realize that environmental and social practices have a significant impact on the long-term success of businesses. Some businesses outperform others in this area, giving them a competitive advantage. See 13 sustainability case studies to incorporate sustainability strategies into corporate actions and 2026 sustainability trends: 1.
Agentic Payments & Commerce: Tools, Use Cases & Benefits
Agentic AI is moving from a concept to a critical piece of modern infrastructure. This transformation is massive: the Agentic AI industry is estimated to reach $155B by 2030.
Top +10 Data as a Service Companies
Data fuels generative AI and enterprise innovation. Data as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides data on demand to users, usually on a subscription basis. This streamlines data collection and management.
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