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Understanding the importance of teamwork is vital with Melih Tekin
What It Takes
1 hour 6 minutes
6 months ago
Understanding the importance of teamwork is vital with Melih Tekin
In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Darren Valen interviews Melih Tekin, CEO of Weibo, a B2B matchmaking company focused on the FMCG industry. Melih shares his journey from a small town in Turkey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, discussing his early leadership experiences, educational challenges, cultural adaptations, and the importance of self-belief and networking in achieving success. In this conversation, Melih Tekin shares his journey from feeling isolated in a new country to building a successful career through internships, leadership roles, and strategic networking. He discusses the importance of public opinion in career advancement, the challenges of transitioning from university to professional life, and the bold decision to move to Wobble, highlighting the significance of relationships and adaptability in achieving success. In this conversation, Melih Tekin shares his journey from working in a large company to starting his own venture, BasicNetWave. He discusses the importance of building connections, navigating non-compete agreements, and the challenges of leadership in a new role. Melih emphasizes the value of learning from experiences and the vision he has for the future of his company. He concludes with insights on what it takes to succeed in business, highlighting the significance of determination, networking, and maintaining a work-life balance.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to B2B Matchmaking 03:04 Melih's Early Life and Leadership Journey 06:03 Navigating Education and Family Challenges 09:01 Cultural Adaptation and Building Connections 11:59 Overcoming Adversity and Self-Belief 15:01 Transitioning to University Life 17:58 International Experience and Career Aspirations 23:19 Loneliness and Growth in a New Environment 24:49 Internships and Early Career Experiences 27:46 Leadership and University Politics 29:28 Building Relationships and Public Opinion 32:00 Transitioning from University to Professional Life 33:07 First Job and Initial Challenges 36:36 Adapting to New Roles and Responsibilities 40:23 Navigating Career Progression and Opportunities 44:41 Making a Bold Career Move to Wobble 47:43 Building Connections and Opportunities 50:00 Navigating Non-Compete Agreements 51:26 Starting a New Venture 52:55 Leadership and Acceptance in a New Role 01:00:05 Learning from Experience 01:01:59 Vision for the Future 01:04:36 Keys to Success
What It Takes
We speak with founders and leaders across different industries about their stories and how they’ve reached today, and we dive deep into the challenges, the joys, and, generally, what it takes to get there.
