The Big Picture

California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the California Partners Project, and Stanford Release Board Culture Playbook to Increase Representation of Women on Corporate Boards

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The unique and free resource is the second in a series of Playbooks that began with last year's Board Diversity Playbook .

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  • The unique and free resource is the second in a series of Playbooks that began with last year's Board Diversity Playbook .
  • The Playbooks were co-created with Stanford's VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab, with additional support from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
  • The Board Diversity Playbook focuses on recruitment: how to attract, recruit, and onboard talented women board members.
  • The Board Culture Playbook is based on focus groups of board directors, leaders from Fortune 100 companies, and relevant research.

NDS Announces the Hiring of Gary Shoemake as Director of Client Engagement

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Monday, October 23, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Gary Shoemake as the new Director of Client Engagement at NDS Property Restoration.

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  • We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Gary Shoemake as the new Director of Client Engagement at NDS Property Restoration.
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Gary Shoemake as the new Director of Client Engagement at NDS Property Restoration.
  • As the Director of Client Engagement, Gary will be responsible for generating new commercial business opportunities, driving sales, promoting and marketing the company, and leading participation in industry functions.
  • As the liaison between our clients and the NDS organization, Gary will oversee the client service teams, develop client engagement strategies, and communicate with clients to understand their expectations and provide solutions.

EY Announces Akido co-founders Prashant Samant, Jared Goodner and Sanjit Mahanti as Winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Akido co-founders, Prashant Samant, CEO, Jared Goodner, CTO, and Sanjit Mahanti, Head of Business Development, were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award winners.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Akido co-founders, Prashant Samant, CEO, Jared Goodner, CTO, and Sanjit Mahanti, Head of Business Development, were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award winners.
  • “The 2023 Los Angeles finalists and other fellow winners are an impressive group and show the power of business here in Los Angeles.
  • As a Greater Los Angeles award winner, Akido’s co-founders are now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.
  • In Greater Los Angeles, regional Platinum sponsors include Cresa, Edelman, Marsh, and Tangram Interiors; and regional Gold sponsors include Big Picture, Cooley, C-Suite Media, and Los Angeles Business Journal.

EY Announces Jack Kudale of Cowbell as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Bay Area Award Winner

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Monday, June 12, 2023

PLEASANTON, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Jack Kudale, Founder and CEO of Cowbell, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Bay Area Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Kudale was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

Key Points: 
  • PLEASANTON, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Jack Kudale, Founder and CEO of Cowbell, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Bay Area Award winner.
  • "It is a significant honor to be recognized by Ernst & Young as a Bay Area Entrepreneur Of The Year ® amongst my peers.
  • As a Bay Area award winner, Kudale is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.

EY Announces Michael Fitzsimmons of Crosschq as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Bay Area Award Finalist

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Michael “Mike” Fitzsimmons, CEO of Crosschq was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Bay Area Award finalist.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Michael “Mike” Fitzsimmons, CEO of Crosschq was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Bay Area Award finalist.
  • Selected by an independent panel of judges, Fitzsimmons was noted for his history of creating innovative companies that disrupt the status quo.
  • In response to the nomination, Fitzsimmons added, "This recognition is a true reflection of the team we have built at Crosschq.
  • 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 2024.

EY Announces John Ho, CEO of Landsea Homes as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award Finalist

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Monday, May 15, 2023

DALLAS, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that John Ho, CEO of Landsea Homes (NASDAQ: LSEA) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.

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  • DALLAS, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that John Ho, CEO of Landsea Homes (NASDAQ: LSEA) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award finalist.
  • "To be considered a finalist for this prestigious award from Ernst & Young is a true honor.
  • There are many accomplished entrepreneurs and visionaries on this list and I'm grateful to be recognized among them," said Ho.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.

EY Announces John Shen of American Lending Center as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award Finalist

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that John Shen, CEO of American Lending Center (under American Lending Center Holdings), was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award finalist.

Key Points: 
  • Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that John Shen, CEO of American Lending Center (under American Lending Center Holdings), was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award finalist.
  • Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
  • “I am honored and humbled to be recognized by Ernst & Young as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award finalist," said John, founder of American Lending Center, private capital firm Sunstone Management , and ghost kitchen operator Partake Collective .
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.

EY Announces Chris Loeffler of CaliberCos Inc. as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award Finalist

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Chris Loeffler, Chief Executive Officer of CaliberCos Inc. (Caliber) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award finalist.

Key Points: 
  • Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Chris Loeffler, Chief Executive Officer of CaliberCos Inc. (Caliber) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award finalist.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230508005608/en/
    Mr. Loeffler was selected by an independent panel of judges.
  • “I’m truly honored to be recognized with this distinctive recognition,” said Chris Loeffler, Chief Executive Officer of Caliber.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.

EY Announces Sarah Chung Park of Landing International as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award Finalist

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Sarah Chung Park, CEO and founder of Landing International was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Sarah Chung Park, CEO and founder of Landing International was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist.
  • Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
  • I'm excited for everything the future holds as we continue our mission of creating greater diversity in beauty retail and beyond."
  • In Greater Los Angeles, regional Platinum sponsors include Cresa, Edelman, Marsh and Tangram Interiors, and regional Gold sponsors include Big Picture, Cooley, C-Suite Media, and Los Angeles Business Journal.

Skyryse Announces Dr. Mark Groden as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award Finalist

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse CEO Dr. Mark Groden was named an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies building a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse CEO Dr. Mark Groden was named an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist.
  • Dr. Groden was selected by an independent panel of judges.
  • 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 2024.
  • In Greater Los Angeles, regional Platinum sponsors include Cresa, Edelman, Marsh, and Tangram Interiors, and regional Gold sponsors include Big Picture, Cooley, C-Suite Media, and Los Angeles Business Journal.