At the programme organised by the Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) Career Planning Application and Research Centre and the Career Student Society, in cooperation with the Gaziantep Branch Youth Board of the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (Young MÜSİAD), Erbakan Malkoç, a pioneering young businessperson in his sector, shared his entrepreneurial experience with students.
The programme, held with great interest at the HKU Law Amphitheatre, was attended by HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli, Young MÜSİAD Gaziantep Branch President Mustafa Orhan Nacar, Young MÜSİAD members, academics and students.
WE AIM TO TRAIN LEADING ENTREPRENEURS
HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli, stating that a virtuous entrepreneur gains a sustainable and meaningful impact in the business world by increasing not only their own success but also the general welfare of society, said: “Entrepreneurship is an important force not only for individual success but also for social development and innovation. As Hasan Kalyoncu University, besides enabling our students to specialise in a particular field, we adopt an educational approach that aims to equip them with an entrepreneurial spirit. We see entrepreneurship not merely as a career path but as a way of life, and as a process that allows our students to develop innovative thinking, leadership and problem-solving skills. In line with this important mission, we aim to encourage our students towards entrepreneurship and train them as leading entrepreneurs.”
WE WILL CONTINUE OUR EVENTS
Young MÜSİAD Gaziantep Branch President Mustafa Orhan Nacar said in his speech: “As Young MÜSİAD, we will continue business meetings for young entrepreneurs, international congresses, sectoral studies, activities to promote trade among members, and social events aimed at social benefit.”
TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO GOALS
Following the opening speeches, Erbakan Malkoç, winner of the ‘Best Car Design Technology in the World’ award and a successful businessperson exporting to 163 countries, shared with the participants his entrepreneurial story, which began with determination and perseverance. In his speech, Malkoç said: “Success is a struggle. To achieve success, you must develop your fighting spirit. You must turn your dreams into goals; if you define your dream, it will guide you. Another important concept in entrepreneurship is ‘value’. You must add value to every product you make. For sustainable success in the business world, virtue, adding value, noticing shortcomings and continuous improvement are key factors on the road to success. As long as you are better, no one can compete with you.”
