Melda Akin, the Founding and Managing Partner at SiriusLabs.ai, stands at the forefront of a groundbreaking platform dedicated to entrepreneurial excellence and leadership skills for Women in Tech. With a vision to unlock the full potential of women in the tech industry, SiriusLabs.ai offers a transformative array of boot camps, training, and mentoring programs.
Tailored specifically for women in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and Turkey, SiriusLabs.ai places a strong emphasis on fostering entrepreneurship, leadership, gender equality, and inclusivity. Melda’s commitment to advancing women in technology is further exemplified by her role as the Founder and Managing Director at D14 AI.
D14 AI provides an AI-driven software platform tailored for healthcare clinics and gyms, streamlining workforce optimization and business operations in an accessible, secure, and cost-effective manner.
Melda Akin’s outstanding contributions have garnered international recognition, positioning her among the leading women in tech globally. Her accolades include being named one of Forbes’ Top 20 Women in Tech for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and being honoured as the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022 in the MENA region.
In addition, she earned the title of ‘New Entrepreneur of the Year 2020’ in the Gulf Region and was handpicked as one of the best eight female-founded start-ups in the Middle East and Africa. Her exceptional contributions have garnered acknowledgement from Standard Chartered Bank, and CNN International has highlighted her venture as one of the Top 10 Tech Startups in MENA. These achievements underscore her influential presence and significant impact in the tech sector.
Melda’s influence extends beyond awards and recognitions. She has been invited to speak at the Manama Entrepreneurship Week in Bahrain and has collaborated with the Cyber Defense and Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia on pioneering initiatives in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Her endeavours mark her as a trailblazer, not only as a successful entrepreneur but also as a visionary leader dedicated to advancing women in the tech industry. Melda Akin’s impact resonates globally, setting a new standard for women in technology and entrepreneurship.
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