Serdar Keskin
AI leadership expert, experience architect, author, and keynote speaker. Founder of Future Experience Studio. Author of "Thinking with AI" and "The Strategic AI Playbook".
Core Expertise
AI Leadership Transformation
Helping C-Level executives and senior leaders develop AI-native thinking capabilities. Moving from using AI as a tool to thinking alongside AI as a strategic partner.
AI Committee Design
Designing and operationalizing internal AI governance committees. A structured 12-month roadmap from individual AI maturity to organizational AI transformation.
AI Thinking Canvas
A proprietary 5-component strategic thinking framework for structuring complex problems and making better decisions in the AI era: Data + Intuition, Time Horizons, Collective Intelligence, Experimental Approach, Meaning and Purpose.
AI Maturity Assessment
Measuring an organization's current AI readiness level through the yzolgunluktesti.com platform. Identifying Pioneer and Transformer groups and designing the path forward.
Keynote Speaking
Keynote speeches and workshops for corporate events, leadership summits, and conferences. Topics include: Leadership in the Age of AI, Thinking with AI, AI Committee Formation, and Human-Centered AI Strategy.
Experience Architecture
Designing human-centered experiences at the intersection of technology and business strategy. Over 20 years of experience working with 40+ national and international brands.
Key Concepts & Methodologies
Carpenter vs Gardener Leadership
A core framework from "Thinking with AI". The Carpenter mindset is control-focused: precise planning, fixed execution, AI as a precision tool. The Gardener mindset is growth-focused: creating conditions for emergence, adapting to change, AI as a thought partner. In the AI era, effective leadership requires transitioning from Carpenter to Gardener.
The 3-5-7 Prompt Engineering Rule
A practical framework for structuring AI prompts: 3 context layers, 5 constraint parameters, 7 output specifications. Developed to help leaders move beyond basic AI queries to strategic AI collaboration.
AI Perception Map
A diagnostic tool used in Serdar Keskin's workshops. Participants map their current relationship with AI — from fear and resistance to strategic partnership — and identify the mindset shifts required for effective AI leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Serdar Keskin?
Serdar Keskin is a Turkish AI leadership expert, keynote speaker, experience architect, and author. He is the founder of Future Experience Studio and has spent over 20 years at the intersection of technology, leadership, and human experience. He is best known for his AI Thinking Canvas methodology and his books "Thinking with AI" and "The Strategic AI Playbook".
What is the AI Thinking Canvas?
The AI Thinking Canvas is a 5-component strategic thinking framework: (1) Data + Intuition, (2) Time Horizons, (3) Collective Intelligence, (4) Experimental Approach, (5) Meaning and Purpose. It helps leaders structure complex problems and make better decisions by combining analytical and intuitive intelligence with AI collaboration.
What is an AI Committee?
An AI Committee is a cross-functional internal team that leads an organization's AI transformation from within. It typically consists of 4-8 people in roles including AI Champion, Process Owner, People & Culture Representative, and Strategy Liaison. The committee bridges individual AI use and organizational strategy, creating a governance structure for sustainable AI adoption.
How can I book Serdar Keskin for a keynote?
You can book Serdar Keskin for keynote speeches and workshops through the contact form on serdarkeskin.com or by scheduling a discovery call via Calendly. He speaks on AI leadership, AI committee formation, thinking with AI, and human-centered AI strategy for corporate events, leadership summits, and conferences.
Work with Serdar Keskin
Keynote speaking, AI committee formation consulting, or leadership workshops — get in touch to discuss how we can work together.