Your AI innovation shouldn't keep you up at night wondering "what could go wrong?"
Many companies are racing to deploy AI, but engineering and data science teams lack practical frameworks to identify risks that align with regulations. When compliance asks hard questions, communication gaps leave everyone frustrated.
We bridge that gap.
Whether you're looking for automated risk detection, standardized governance and documentation, responsive workflows, or guidance on testing and validating your systems, we simplify the process and provide both the technical depth and governance expertise to turn AI innovations into sustainable competitive advantages.
GIVE Your Organization AI Confidence
Most governance tools are too generic to handle your organization's unique complexity and specific challenges. We help you build efficient systems tailored to how you actually operate. Our GIVE methodology is built from real implementations and focuses on solving your actual problems with practical steps that fit your organization's reality.
GOVERN
Regulation-Ready from Day One
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Understand what regulations mean for your engineering, data science, and development teams early in the process, then design AI systems accordingly from the ground up.
IMPLEMENT
Implementation Made Simple
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Get automated risk detection that catches issues before they become problems, standardized documentation your team will actually use, and workflows that actually work for your organization.
VALIDATE
Test What Actually Matters
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Identify the tests, metrics, and thresholds that matter for your specific use case—from bias and fairness to accuracy, model drift monitoring, hallucination detection, and toxicity screening.
EDUCATE
Bridge the AI Literacy Gap
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The biggest reason AI projects fail is lack of AI literacy from C-suite to frontliners. Discover your organization's AI literacy needs and get tailored solutions for different groups.
About Walu AI
Our Values
Beyond Compliance
We build governance that creates stakeholder trust and drives growth, not just meets regulatory minimums.
Hands-On AI and Governance Expertise
We combine proven methodologies with deep technical AI understanding to deliver practical, battle-tested strategies.
Tailored Solutions
We meet organizations where they are, crafting customized approaches that fit your current capabilities and culture.
Meet Our Founder
Key Achievements
- PhD in Statistics
- AIPP AIGP Certified
- Former MetLife, Head of Responsible AI
- Former SAS, Principal Data Scientist
- Former Duke, Academic Director
- 300+ AI Systems Assessed
- 20,000+ Professionals Trained
Dr. Funda Gunes
CEO and Founder
PhD in Statistics • AIPP AIGP Certified • Former Head of AI Governance
Dr. Funda Gunes brings a unique combination of deep technical expertise and Fortune 500 governance leadership to AI strategy and implementation. With 20 years of experience spanning AI software development, academic leadership, and executive governance roles, she understands AI from the ground up.
Her career began at SAS Institute, where she spent a decade progressing from product management to machine learning developer and Principal Data Scientist roles, building the AI systems that would later shape industry standards. She then transitioned to Duke University to run their Master's program in Data Science, where she taught responsible AI courses and provided industry consulting on responsible AI implementation.
As Head of Responsible AI at MetLife, Dr. Gunes built practical governance frameworks that actually work in Fortune 500 environments. She has assessed over 300 AI use cases, trained more than 20,000 professionals, and earned her AIPP AIGP certification to formalize her expertise in AI governance principles.
She holds a PhD in Statistics and combines rigorous analytical thinking with practical business acumen. Her approach to AI governance is grounded in technical reality while focused on strategic business outcomes.
This unique progression, from hands-on AI development at SAS, to academic program leadership at Duke, to executive governance at MetLife, gives her unparalleled insight into what makes AI governance effective across technical, educational, and enterprise contexts.
Ready to GIVE Your Organization AI Confidence?
Let's discuss how our proven GIVE methodology can transform your AI challenges into competitive advantages.
Schedule a ConsultationKeynote Speaker & Thought Leader
Dr. Funda Gunes brings 20 years of AI expertise to conferences, boardrooms, and educational institutions worldwide, delivering transformative presentations on AI governance, ethics, and the future of responsible AI development.
Conference Keynotes
Transformative presentations on AI governance, ethics, and the future of responsible AI development.
Executive Workshops
Strategic sessions for C-suite leaders navigating AI governance and risk management.
Educational Programs
Comprehensive training for universities, professional organizations, and industry groups.
Signature Speaking Topics
From boardrooms to conference stages, we deliver insights that transform how organizations think about AI governance, risk, and opportunity.
GIVE Your Organization AI Confidence
Our proven methodology for building trust in AI systems
When AI Goes Wrong
Real Stories and How to Prevent Them
AI Accountability
Who's Really Responsible When Machines Make Decisions
From Fear to Fluency
Building AI Literacy in the Workforce
AI in Education
From Homework Help to Critical Thinking: AI's Role in Learning
Custom Topics
Tailored presentations for your specific industry and challenges
Book Dr. Funda Gunes for Your Next Event
Whether you need a keynote speaker who can demystify AI governance for your audience or a workshop leader who can provide hands-on training, Dr. Funda Gunes brings 20 years of experience to every presentation.
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