Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year, one of the preeminent competitive award programs for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies, celebrating ambitious pioneers tackling our biggest challenges
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Imran Aftab, Co-founder and CEO of 10Pearls was named an Entrepreneur of The Year® 2022 Mid-Atlantic Award finalist. Entrepreneur of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Imran Aftab was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.
"What an incredible privilege it is to be named as a finalist along the Mid-Atlantic's most prominent entrepreneurs. As I think back on the past 17 years, I am so proud of our team for maintaining our culture and our values, even while experiencing rapid growth. With over 1300 employees now, we are able to scale digital transformation at a different pace than we ever have before, and that is so exciting," said Aftab.
He adds, "I am so grateful to be recognized by EY as we continue our path to balance people, profits and progress to help build a company that can truly change the world."
Regional award winners will be announced on June 29, 2022. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In the Mid-Atlantic, sponsors also include ADP, CBRE, Cooley LLP, Donnelly Financial Solutions (DFIN), DLA Piper LLP, and Kelly Benefits Strategies.
About 10Pearls:
10Pearls is a global, purpose-driven digital technology partner helping businesses re-imagine, digitalize and accelerate. As an end-to-end digital partner, 10Pearls helps businesses create transformative digital products incorporating exponential tech (AI/ML, Blockchain, IoT, AR/VR). Our broad expertise in product management, user experience/design, cloud architecture, software development, data insights and intelligence, cybersecurity, emerging tech, and quality assurance ensures that we deliver solutions that address business needs. 10Pearls' clients include Global 2000 enterprises, high growth mid-size businesses, and some of the most exciting start-ups across several industries, including healthcare, education, real estate/ prop-tech, energy, communications/media, financial services, and hi-tech. The Washington Post has referred to 10Pearls as a double bottom line company that balances profits with social causes.
Visit us at http://www.10Pearls.com to learn more.
About Entrepreneur of The Year®:
Entrepreneur of The Year is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind.
It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur of The Year™ title. ey.com/us/eoy
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