Monster CEO İlhan Yılmaz talked about the company’s 24-year journey and success story in his speech at the SDN Summit event. Yılmaz stated that Monster’s story began with a choice moment approximately 24 years ago. He talked about his interest in electronics since his childhood and his step into the world of computers.
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He was born in Istanbul and grew up in a modest family environment. He stated that he realized that the times he spent with books and especially comics during his childhood were connected to the computer world in the future. This process further reinforced Yılmaz’s interest in computers and technology.
He explained that he met the electronics industry during his apprenticeship after his education and started his career in this field. He has gained a solid place in the industry with the different positions he has taken and the experiences he has gained in business life. Then he decided to establish his own company and launched the Monster brand.
Explaining how Monster’s journey, which started in a modest shop in its early years, came to these days, Yılmaz emphasized that they gave the brand its name with the mission of producing powerful computers. He stated that the company cares about its customer-oriented approach and customer experiences and gave examples in this regard.
He also stated that Monster makes a difference by combining games, technology and art. He touched upon the importance of their collaborations, especially in the gaming and technology world. Yılmaz emphasized that the brand is not just a product seller, but also has a mission to make life better. He also emphasized the importance the company attaches to social responsibility projects and the employment of disabled individuals.
Emphasizing Monster’s goal of becoming a global brand, he shared their vision of creating a world-class brand from Turkey and stated that they are taking determined steps towards this goal. He concluded his speech by encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurs and wishing them success.