We’re proud to share that our visionary founder, Gökçe Güven, has been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Marketing & Advertising category for 2025! This recognition celebrates Gökçe's innovative leadership and the groundbreaking solutions Kalder provides to empower brands across industries.
To give you a behind-the-scenes look at this incredible milestone, we sat down with Gokce for a quick Q&A.
Behind the Scenes: Making Forbes 30 Under 30 Q&A with Gökçe Güven
What was the Forbes interview process like?
“The interview process was exhilarating and humbling. Forbes was thorough in their evaluation, asking about the inception of Kalder, our vision, and our measurable impact. It felt less like an interview and more like a conversation about innovation and the future of loyalty and customer engagement”
Are there any events happening surrounding the announcement?
“Yes! Forbes will host a summit for the 30 Under 30 honorees, which I’m looking forward to attending. It’s a chance to network with other changemakers across industries. We’re also planning a celebratory event with the Kalder team to share this moment with everyone who has supported us.”
What are your next steps?
“This is just the beginning. We’re expanding Kalder’s capabilities, onboarding new brands, and focusing on making loyalty programs accessible and impactful for businesses of all sizes. My goal is to continue pushing boundaries and ensuring Kalder remains at the forefront of customer engagement technology.”
More on Kalder
Kalder is a revolutionary platform designed to help brands build stronger connections with their customers. We specialize in creating loyalty and cashback solutions that go beyond traditional methods, providing brands with cutting-edge tools to drive repeat engagement, foster community, and boost ROI.
Whether you’re in fashion, travel, affinity groups, grocery, high-frequency retail, sports, and more, Kalder’s platform is designed to meet your needs.
Check out how Kalder has helped the following sectors:
Fashion: Enhance customer retention with loyalty programs that reward engagement, spending with the brand and also rewarding customers for shopping with offer partners.
Travel: incentivize repeat bookings and create personalized offers for frequent travelers.
Affinity & Religious Groups: Foster community through exclusive benefits and seamless cashback opportunities.
Grocery stores and High-Frequency Retail: Launch a cashback program that creates an additional revenue stream for your chain of stores by leveraging our partner network.
Sports Teams: Turn fans into superfans by incentivizing attendance, purchases, and online engagement. Grow an offer network that suits your fan base and earn commissions while rewarding your fan base.
Kalder is versatile, scalable, and adaptable, making it the perfect partner for brands of all types and sizes.
Celebrating the Future of Kalder
Gökçe Güvens recognition by Forbes is more than a personal accolade—it’s a testament to the innovation and hard work that defines Kalder. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re reminded of our mission to help brands thrive by fostering meaningful connections with their customers.
Are you ready to redefine customer loyalty and partner rewards? Let’s work together.
Visit us at Kalder to learn how we can help you transform your business.
Congratulations again, Gökçe! Here’s to many more milestones ahead.
