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Zeynep Balca Yilmaz
BIO
Zeynep Balca Yilmaz, a graduate of Istanbul Technical University with a Bachelor's Degree in Control and Automation Engineering. She began her journey in renewable energy in 2018 by developing underwater robotics to address the need for predictive maintenance of hydropower assets. Within two years, her venture generated more than 1.4M in revenue. Currently, she serves as the CEO and Co-founder of Werover, a UK-based startup revolutionizing the wind energy sector with AI-powered solutions for monitoring wind turbine blades. Balca has become a role model for many young women in Türkiye and was honored as the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by Microsoft. Her achievements do not only demonstrate her entrepreneurial prowess but also highlight her commitment to empowering women in STEM fields and making positive change in the renewable energy industry.