How Joseph Renton overcame startup woes and soared with the eagles with SSE
Technology WINNER Although he was able to surround himself with talented professionals, Joseph Renton seemed to experience every possible problem when starting up a company in 1995. He had launched Systems & Software Enterprises (SSE) and utilized the technology consulting business to fund the development of new hardware products. There was a lack of available […]
Building an offshore wind industry in the Great Lakes
Lorry Wagner and LEEDCo are looking to change the minds of Northeast Ohioans
How Daniel Adamany designed a four-step strategy to push AHEAD forward
Technology FINALIST When Daniel Adamany founded the technology solution value-added reseller AHEAD, LLC in 2007, he knew he had to have a competitive advantage over the competition. One major strategy was to remain vigilant in identifying the customer’s industry-specific technology needs. To do so, Adamany, CEO of the company, put into effect the Think, Look, […]
How Dr. Vinod Jivrajka saw an opportunity to innovate an industry
Business Services FINALIST Every member of Dr. Vinod Jivrajka’s family is an entrepreneur, so it’s no surprise that Jivrajka is being recognized for excellent entrepreneurship skills. Born in Mumbai, India, Jivrajka started medical school at age 17, after which he came to the U.S. and began working for hospitals in New Jersey and Kentucky. He […]
How Drew Forhan and ForTec Medical are delivering a medical equipment phenomenon
NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Health Care and Pharmaceutical Services Winner Drew Forhan founder and CEO ForTec Medical As the founder and CEO of the mobile medical equipment company ForTec Medical, Drew Forhan leads through a collaborative, creative and competitive environment. His leadership qualities include integrity, perseverance and a bias […]
Tony Arnold: Generational management
How to navigate multiple generations in one workplace
Something from nothing
Entrepreneurs’ true mystique is their ability to see what others do not . . . and make it reality
How Paramount Equity and Hayes Barnard are helping families save money and go solar
NCA Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Financial Services Finalist Hayes Barnard CEO and founder Paramount Equity Mortgage “What did we do to help families save money today?” is a question Hayes Barnard asks every day. It’s the foundation that he’s built his business upon and what drives his enthusiastic leadership as CEO and […]
How Brandon Cruz and Clint Jones wanted to make GoHealth an innovation in the health care industry
Private Equity/Venture Capital Backed WINNER When they first got into the health insurance business, neither Brandon Cruz nor Clint Jones had much knowledge about the industry, except that there had to be a better way to utilize the Internet to help both the health insurance companies and the individual consumer. This lack of familiarity allowed […]
How Al Goldstein found his niche with Pangea Properties by renting to underserved areas
Emerging Entrepreneur WINNER Al Goldstein, president of Pangea Properties, candidly admits that he believes real estate is an entrenched industry, with a “good ol’ boy” network. Nevertheless, Goldstein and longtime high school friend Steve Joung fought and clawed their way past that hurdle when launching their new venture, Pangea Properties. While they did not know […]