Our agency has been a proud sponsor of EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year program for the past 10 years. While there are many business awards programs, EOY is the only true competition. There’s a first cut after applications are submitted, then a second cut for finalists that are judged by leaders from the financial community as well as former EOY winners, business school deans and others who decide on the final winners. These outside judges and a large cohort of competitors builds an atmosphere that ignites the competitive drive of entrepreneurs, making it a win that really means something. It’s been around 35 years, and we hope it continues for 35 more.
This year’s greater Los Angeles winners come from technology, retail, healthcare and one company committed to social good. They reflect L.A.’s diverse economy.
This year’s winners for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Greater Los Angeles Award are:
- Jodi Guber Brufsky, Founder and Michelle Wahler, CEO & Co-Founder | BeyondYoga
- Scott Cohen, Co-Founder and Blake Johnson, Co-Founder | Byte
- Henrik Fisker, Chairman & CEO and Dr. Geeta Gupta-Fisker, Co-Founder | Fisker Inc.
- Matt Pohlson, CEO & Co-Founder | Omaze
- Ariel Kaye, Founder & CEO | Parachute
- Tim Ellis, CEO & Co-Founder | Relativity Space
- Katerina Schneider, Founder & CEO | Ritual
- David Alpert, CEO | Skybound Entertainment
- Steve Arhancet, Owner & Co-CEO | Team Liquid Enterprises, LLC
- Ben Nazarian, CEO & Co-Founder and Dr. Jason Wersland, Co-Founder | Therabody
- John Trautman, CEO | Visual Data Media Services
Nominees are evaluated based on six criteria: entrepreneurial leadership; talent management; degree of difficulty; financial performance; societal impact and building a values-based company; and originality, innovation and future plans. Since its launch, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries.
The Regional award winners are eligible for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards. They will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies held in Palm Springs, CA.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program offers an unparalleled opportunity for exposure and a membership into a powerful club of global business leaders.
