How do you build a successful tech company with no blueprint, go toe-to-toe with blue-chip competitors, and, at the same time, innovating in a dynamic marketplace that’s evolving at a rapid pace?
And how about doing all of the above whilst engineering a unique remote workforce model that keeps customers happy, aligns with organizational goals and gives everyone a say in how things operate?That’s a mission that was both carefully handled and relished by Koray Parmaks at Telax Voice Solutions.
In this episode of A CFO’s Diary - Pathways to Growth, Koray shares his entrepreneurial journey and the core values that led his company to success.
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2:02) Koray’s entrepreneurial roots and first business venture.
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8:07) The importance of trust and shared goals in his partnership with Mario Perez.
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10:23) The importance of building trust with both customers and employees through transparency, accountability, and a culture of empowerment.
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13:50) The value of identifying and serving the customers you can truly help. Koray shares how Telax shifted its strategy to better serve its target market.
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19:58) The need for intentional effort in fostering a self-managing culture, especially in a remote work environment.
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24:12) Koray's pursuit of knowledge at Harvard Business School demonstrates the importance of continuous learning and reflection for successful leadership.
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26:48) Having a deeper purpose beyond just financial gain and creating a legacy when securing an exit.
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30:20) Koray's advice for business success.
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What is A CFO's Diary - Pathways to Growth?
In each episode, we take people through what we call a ‘discovery call’ during which we learn about their business, its opportunities, potential areas of development, and strategies to move forward, including those they may have missed. Using this discovery call format in each episode, I speak with folks I’ve met over the years whom I’ve learned from, to revisit these journeys. We won’t hold anything back and will reveal crucial strategies, insights, and potholes to avoid—all vital for the success of any business, regardless of its size.