28.02.2025 11:21
The Entrepreneurs and Managers Association, in collaboration with Istanbul Beykent University, organized the first panel titled 'Careers Ready for the Future' to prepare young people for the professions of the future. The event, featuring experts in the field, opened a discussion on the impact of entrepreneurship and technology on the business world.
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The Entrepreneur and Managers Association, which aims to spread the culture of entrepreneurship and train leaders in the business world, inspired young people with the "Careers Ready for the Future" panel held at the Istanbul Beykent University Graduate Education Center. The event, which brought together academics, business people, and entrepreneurs, discussed the impact of technology on the business world and the future of entrepreneurship.
"BUILDING THE FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS"
In his opening speech, Prof. Dr. Volkan Öngel, the Rector of Beykent University, emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in career development. Öngel stated that the event aimed to contribute to shaping the journeys of young people in the fields of technology and entrepreneurship.
İbrahim Anıl Taşdemir, President of the Entrepreneur and Managers Association, expressed that entrepreneurship plays a critical role in economic growth and job creation. Taşdemir said, "We are placing entrepreneurship and innovation at the center to strengthen our country's position in global competition. Our youth will take bold steps in this field, not only building their own careers but also the future of our country."
Taşdemir stated, "I believe that events like this organized by the Entrepreneur and Managers Association are of great importance in revealing our country's young entrepreneurial potential and contributing to a stronger position in global competition. Together, we carry a great responsibility to elevate not only our own lives but also our country to a brighter future with our successes in entrepreneurship and technology. I would like to thank Prof. Dr. Volkan Öngel, the Rector of Istanbul Beykent University, the Graduate Education Institute, the Faculty of Communication, Endeks Bilişim, and everyone who contributed to this valuable opportunity. Let us not forget that building the future is in our hands, and we will grow and develop together in this process."
"LEADING NAMES IN THE BUSINESS WORLD SHARED THEIR EXPERIENCES"
The panel discussed the entrepreneurship ecosystem and the transformation of the business world in two separate sessions. In the first session, under the title "Winners and Losers of Technology," the topics of digitalization and transformation in the business world were debated. Prof. Dr. Ece Baban moderated the panel. Alper Kocadağ, Founding Consultant of Brandefence, Haluk Arslantaş, Founder of Remy Global, and Oktay Yılmaz, Chairman of Acun Media Group, addressed the impact of technology on sectoral change.
In the second session, titled "From Idea to Impact: The Journey of Entrepreneurship," the path to success in the business world was discussed. Burcu Kösem, President of the Turkish Red Crescent Istanbul Branch, emphasized that true entrepreneurial success lies with women, as they experience the challenges in the business world many times over, highlighting the importance of "achieving together." Fatih Karabiber, Chairman of Endeks Bilişim, pointed out that the path to success is laid during school years and emphasized the value of remaining a student due to the importance of education. Burak Pamir, Director of Samsung SSD, mentioned that hard work alone is not enough to be a good manager; being a trustworthy person is also essential.
Prof. Dr. Yalçın Kırdar, Vice-Rector of Beykent University, highlighted that failures are as instructive as the challenges and opportunities encountered in the entrepreneurship process, and he instilled hope in students by emphasizing the need for patience.
"A ROADMAP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE"
Prof. Dr. Ebru Güzel, who moderated the second session, emphasized at the end of the panel that entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business, but also about developing a vision and producing sustainable solutions. This event, held in collaboration with Istanbul Beykent University and the Entrepreneur and Managers Association, continues to inspire young people while contributing to the strengthening of the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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