How Jeffrey Dunn is helping people gain their abilities to walk again at SI-BONE
NCA Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Life Sciences Finalist Jeffrey Dunn President and CEO SI-BONE, Inc. In 2008, Jeffrey Dunn founded his seventh company SI-BONE Inc., which developed an innovative, less surgically invasive implant to treat patients with sacroiliac joint pain. As president and CEO of SI-BONE, Dunn and his team […]
How Nick Seedorf set out on a nuCourse to be a ‘matchmaker’
Retail & Consumer Products FINALIST When Nick Seedorf was completing his religious studies in college, he believed he was on a journey, and he could see himself investing in the spiritual lives of college students. But he had no idea that instead he would follow in the footsteps of three generations of family entrepreneurs instead. […]
How Jim Keene keeps the creative juices flowing at Keene Building Products
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Distribution and Manufacturing Finalist Jim Keene president and owner Keene Building Products From starting Keene Building Products in his basement more than 10 years ago, Jim Keene has had the courage to not only take a chance on starting his own business, but he continually […]
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How Hugh Jones tries to make the world a better place with BankersAccuity
Financial Services WINNER When Hugh McKean Jones IV became president and CEO of BankersAccuity, he saw a similarity it had with his previous company, IntrinsiQ. Both companies lacked a clear vision of how to make the world a better place and provide value to customers. Jones’ management style starts with understanding the “why” behind an […]
Lenora Payne is upfront and honest with customers to ensure success at Technology Group Solutions
STL Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Lenora Payne President and CEO Technology Group Solutions, LLC Lenora Payne says she leads by example, priding herself on being upfront and honest with her customers, communicating clear expectations to customers and ensuring that she follows through. The president and founding CEO of Technology […]
How Joel Adelman and The Advance Group of Companies are helping fellow entrepreneurs grow
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Professional Services Winner Joel E. Adelman founder and CEO The Advance Group of Companies In 1998, Joel E. Adelman established The Advance Group of Companies, which is dedicated to providing entrepreneurial staffing companies with the opportunity to flourish and grow. Advance not only provides capital […]
How Walter Rosebrough Jr. developed a strategy to keep Steris Corp. on the right track
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Public Company Finalist Walter Rosebrough Jr. president and CEO Steris Corp. When Walter Rosebrough Jr. joined Steris Corp., the billion-dollar global business was struggling with low growth, a high overhead cost structure and questions regarding its go-to-market strategy. In addition, health care reform was in […]
How Mike Kaufman turned a tough predicament into an opportunity to build a great business in Kaufman Lynn Construction
Services FINALIST Michael I. Kaufman president and CEO Kaufman Lynn Construction Mike Kaufman did not start Kaufman Lynn Construction under the best of circumstances. He was a father of four who suddenly found himself out of work and needing a job to support his family. His first step was to dust off his tools from […]
How Lewis Cirne creates new markets and solutions for his customers at New Relic
NCA Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Software Finalist Lewis Cirne founder and CEO New Relic As the founder and CEO of application performance management company New Relic, Lewis Cirne demonstrates the core characteristics of leadership: intelligence, conviction, trustworthiness, flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to lead without micromanaging. He founded his first […]