Yagmur Ergen

Blogger, Connector, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Idea generator

Yagmur Ergen is an entrepreneur, psychologist, and educator passionate about leveraging psychology and artificial intelligence to drive social innovation. She has a strong background in mental health, community-based education, and interdisciplinary research. Yagmur founded and led TEDx Medipol University, successfully curating impactful events that foster dialogue and change. She has delivered trainings and organized initiatives across Türkiye and the United States. Currently based in San Francisco, Yagmur continues her journey with TED AI, exploring the intersection of human behavior and emerging technologies. Her work bridges psychology, artificial intelligence, and storytelling, with a focus on socially impactful innovation.

exploring how AI can enhance mental health care and human connection.

Understanding Begins Where Certainty Ends

I started this incredible journey with TEDx Medipol University: The Beginning of the New Era in Istanbul, Türkiye — an event I founded and curated with a vision to spark dialogue and inspire change. Now, it continues on an even bigger stage in San Francisco, California, as I contribute to TED AI — where cutting-edge ideas meet global impact. Life is truly mind-blowing, and I love every second of it!

starting over — and making it better every time.