TAİDER Family Business Association and ÜNLÜ & Co brought together leading figures from the business world in İzmir at the Entrepreneurship Conference, with a focus on entrepreneurship and digital transformation. Experiences ranging from industry to venture capital, corporate entrepreneurship journeys, and digital transformation strategies were shared with participants.
ÜNLÜ Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., a subsidiary of ÜNLÜ & Co, one of Türkiye’s leading investment services and asset management groups, and TAİDER Family Business Association organized a conference addressing the sustainability of family businesses and modern business models. At the Entrepreneurship Conference held in İzmir, topics including business models spanning from industry to venture capital, corporate entrepreneurship experiences, the dynamics of venture capital funds, digital transformation, and the future strategies of family businesses were discussed. Within the scope of the conference, innovation processes in family businesses were evaluated through concrete examples, while approaches of industrial companies to managing innovation, challenges faced by venture capital funds, and the strategic importance of portfolio diversification were also addressed.
The conference featured experienced speakers from diverse disciplines. Emre Dilber, Director at ÜNLÜ Ventures, shared his insights on the structure of venture capital funds, portfolio diversification, and investment processes in a session moderated by Neşe Gök, Board Member at İnci Holding and TAİDER Member. Dilara Kanca, Founding Partner at Kanca Ventures and Strategy & Investments Manager at Kanca, shared the corporate entrepreneurship journey from industry to venture capital in a session moderated by Emre Göçük, Managing Partner at Göçük Law Firm and Co-Chair of the TAİDER Entrepreneurship Committee. In the final session of the conference, moderated by Gökçe Gülcüler, Board Member of Gülcüler Sigorta and TAİDER Board Member, Nazım Erdoğan, CMO of sahibinden.com, shared his perspectives on digital transformation and evolving business models.
“We Add Value to the Growth Journey of Family Businesses with Our 30 Years of Experience”
In his opening remarks at the Entrepreneurship Conference, Veli Parmaksız, General Manager of ÜNLÜ Portföy, stated:
“In Türkiye, family businesses are among the strongest and most well-established pillars of our economy. These companies face a critical transformation area, where they must effectively manage generational transitions while also capturing growth opportunities through a professional management approach.
At ÜNLÜ Portföy, we respond to the evolving needs of investors through our transparent and reliable fund management approach, while maintaining a strong focus on long-term value creation. Developing the right solutions to address the investment needs arising during the transformation of family businesses and supporting their sustainable growth journey are among our key priorities.
Our collaboration with TAİDER holds great significance for us in contributing to family businesses in line with this vision. Drawing strength from our 30 years of experience, we will continue to stand by companies in Türkiye’s growth journey and contribute to the investment ecosystem.”
“Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainable Growth in Family Businesses”
In her opening speech, TAİDER Chairperson Gülfem Yorgancılar Perçin stated:
“As TAİDER, we attach great importance not only to the current success of our family businesses but also to ensuring their sustainable existence for future generations. We consider it highly valuable that the entrepreneurial stories of our members are shared both within TAİDER events and on international platforms such as FBN, where we represent Türkiye, and serve as a source of inspiration. We believe that the Entrepreneurship Conference we organized in line with this vision enables our members to explore innovative business models, gain insights into critical trends in venture capital and digital transformation, and prepare their companies for the future by learning from shared experiences.
Our collaboration with ÜNLÜ & Co supports family businesses in preserving their intergenerational values while building a competitive advantage in today’s business landscape. Such gatherings serve not only as knowledge-sharing platforms but also as environments that strengthen the vision of family businesses, foster a culture of sustainable growth and innovation, and create new networking opportunities.”
