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
Analysis of Top 5 Open Source Configuration Tools in 2026
Misconfiguration of security management systems cause 99% of firewall security breaches. Therefore, using advanced firewall configuration software is essential to manage configurations and strengthen defenses.
Sentiment Analysis Benchmark Testing: ChatGPT, Claude & DeepSeek
Achieving precise labeling of emotions and sentiments, as well as detecting irony, hatefulness, and offensiveness, remains a challenge, requiring further testing and refinement. We benchmark eight LLMs, Claude 3.5, Claude 3.7, Claude 4.5, ChatGPT 4.o, ChatGPT 4.5, ChatGPT 5.o, DeepSeek V3, and Grok 4, across five key sentiment-related tasks.
10 AI Procurement Use Cases & Case Studies in 2026
As the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) are appreciated by a greater audience, the number of AI use cases in different industries expand daily. AI in the procurement sector is no different.
Top 10 Alternative Data Use Cases for Investment in 2026
Investors are always searching for new sources of data that can provide an edge in their investment strategies. Alternative data can provide unique, non-public insights into companies, industries, and markets.
Affective Computing: In-Depth Guide to Emotion AI in 2026
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 5 NGFW Use Cases with Case Studies in 2026
The market for next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) is rapidly expanding, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate of ~11% between 2023 and 2028, increasing from $5 billion to $8.6 billion. As organizations seek advanced security solutions to combat evolving cyber threats, NGFWs are becoming essential.
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 AI Financial Research Platforms for Investors in 2026
Investors face a crowded landscape of financial research tools, but many still struggle with fragmented data, time-consuming manual analysis, and limited predictive insights. AI financial research platforms are filling these gaps by combining automation, natural language processing, and advanced analytics to deliver faster, deeper, and more actionable intelligence.
Pros & Cons of Top 6 RPA Alternatives to Consider in 2026
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a beneficial technology that can automate up to 70-80% of rules-based processes. However, ~40% of companies fail to reach their expectations of cost reduction after RPA implementation.
AI-Based Stock Trading: Which Gen AI Tool Is Better [2026]
Although LLM tools have been used in AI-based stock trading since their emergence, the growing availability of these tools raises the question of which generative AI solution offers the best accuracy in predicting stock markets.
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