At AI Gaming University, our leadership is rooted in real-world success and industry expertise. We are guided by Dr. İsmail Ergen, a visionary educator and entrepreneur who bridges the worlds of academia, gaming, and technology-driven innovation.

🎯 Academic & Industry Leadership

• 🎮 Mentored and developed over 167 students in the past year—supporting teams in design, production, and co-development.

• 💼 Founded and successfully exited 3 companies in the USA, achieving a combined valuation exceeding $3 million and reinvesting in future technologies.

• 💰 Managed multimillion-euro budgets for research centers and innovation hubs, ensuring consistent impact and ROI.

• 📚 Published authority on artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and Game design—author of two books and numerous academic papers and industry articles.

• 🧩 Founder of a leading Digital Game Development Center, creating active collaborations between universities, startups, and investors.

🌍 Our Vision

AI Gaming University was built on the belief that education should lead directly to creation and innovation.
Our mission is to empower future game developers and entrepreneurs through:

• Industry-validated curricula and mentorship,

• Real-world studio incubation and investor readiness, and

• A global community of creators, educators, and partners.

💡 Our Promise

Under Dr. Ergen’s leadership, students gain not just theoretical knowledge but also the skills, mindset, and network to turn ideas into global success stories.
Every program combines academic excellence with professional mentorship, ensuring our graduates are ready to build, grow, and fund their own game studios.