Norders Podcast #28 with Erdal Kilinc – Building a sustainable startup and the future of events.

In this episode, Norders CEO and Co-founder Joonas Kylliäinen sits down with Erdal Kilinc, the CEO and Co-founder of Deal Room Events, to explore the journey of entrepreneurship, the challenges of growing a startup, and the art of building a sustainable business.

Deal Room Events is the leading event management platform, offering comprehensive solutions that cover every aspect of event planning and execution while also fostering networking and interaction.

Erdal’s story is one of resilience and adaptability. Originally from Turkey and trained as an industrial engineer, Erdal’s career has taken him across the globe, eventually leading him to Finland. When traditional job opportunities were scarce, Erdal took the leap into entrepreneurship, launching his own startup and transforming the event industry in the process.

In this insightful conversation, Erdal and Joonas discuss:

⚡️ The journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges along the way
⚡️ Strategies for growing a startup while ensuring long-term sustainability
⚡️ The unique experience of running a startup in Finland
⚡️ The current state of the events industry and the impact of the pandemic
⚡️ What the future holds for events, and how technology is shaping the industry

Erdal also shares his experiences in building, coaching, and mentoring startups, as well as how his background in industrial engineering has influenced his approach to business.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup founder, or simply interested in the future of the events industry, this episode is filled with valuable insights and practical advice. Join us as we delve into Erdal’s entrepreneurial journey and explore what it takes to build a thriving, sustainable business in today’s fast-evolving landscape.

Tune in for an episode that’s sure to inspire and inform your own entrepreneurial path!

🔗 Connect with Erdal at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kilinc/

🔗 Check out Deal Room Events at https://www.dealroomevents.com/

💸 Read more about Norders, the leading Nordic demand gen agency for ambitious B2B startups to generate quality leads and build winning brands at https://www.norders.agency/