Haberfx – Erdem Genç

Breaking the stereotypical image of a boss, 33-year-old Erdem Genç — who founded his own company at 20 and grew its turnover to a million dollars without postponing his dream of a world tour — shared his inspiring success story with Yaşar University students.

Erdem Genç, who guides young entrepreneurs with his book 20 Yaşında Patron Olmak (Becoming a Boss at 20), written three years ago, said: "When you find a good business idea, don't hesitate to put it into practice. And if you develop that work with love, success will surely come. And don't forget: not everything is money — everything is time and happiness."

Erdem Genç, who started organizing concerts on campus after being elected president of the university's Rock Club while a mechanical engineering student at Yıldız Technical University, later founded his own company at 20. Genç, who over the years grew its turnover to a million dollars and is now 33, quickly became a well-known businessman. The young businessman also published a book titled 20 Yaşında Patron Olmak, sharing the experience he had gained over the years with entrepreneurs. Genç, who is extremely warm towards his employees and breaks the stereotypical image of a boss, met with Yaşar University students and told his success story.