Author: Akar, Ridvan
Keywords: biography, Turkey, banking
Review: 5 / 10
Opinion: Ozyegin is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Turkey. He has generated stellar growths initially as a young and inexperienced professional at Pamukbank, and subsequently as a owner banker at Finansbank. While reading his biography, it feels like being financially successful has enabled him to generate a long lasting and greater good to the society - establishing Ozyegin University. However, the author narrates his story very chronologically. I wish he had discovered and shared how Ozyegin felt during certain times, what is Ozyegin's thought process, etc. Looking at his track record, it feels like this book is only about his first chapter in life, looking forward for the next chapter.
“I have started almost 100 businesses in 12 countries, and I know that I will not be able to start another 100 businesses or build 10 more foundations now. If we can inspire the youth and offer them a good education at Özyeğin University, I believe that their contributions to Turkey would be greater than that of my companies.”
“True wealth is the wealth of heart.”
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