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Discover the inspiring life journey and success story of Ataman Özbay in this 18-minute TEDxAtapark talk. Follow Özbay's path from his humble beginnings in İzmit's Akçakoca neighborhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and industry leader. Learn about his early experiences as a newspaper seller, printer, and journalist from age seven, his education at Marmara University's Faculty of Pharmacy, and his marriage to pharmacist Simten Özbay. Explore Özbay's entrepreneurial ventures, including opening pharmacies, establishing Trakya's largest printing house, managing an oil factory, and founding Ataman pharmaceutical warehouse. Gain insights into his foray into wet wipe manufacturing, creating over 50 brands, and exporting to 65 countries. Understand how Özbay achieved sector leadership in 8 countries and maintained market dominance in Turkey for 17 years without advertising, culminating in the sale of his factory to Eczacıbaşı in 2012.
