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Fueling our future.
Entrepreneurs make a difference. They not only have great ideas, but also the drive to make them a reality. They deliver solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges through purpose and fresh thinking, while bringing innovative services and products to market.
Entrepreneurship is — and has always been — the heartbeat of a thriving global economy. Unprecedented shifts in how we live, work, play and build community have created opportunity in every industry. Armed with advances in technology, sustainable solutions, and innovative products and services, entrepreneurs seek out these inflection points to fuel a different kind of future.
Global impact of entrepreneurship
Source: 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report
of the world’s adult population are entrepreneurs
people employed by entrepreneurial ventures and businesses
revenue generated by 305 million entrepreneurial businesses worldwide
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From startups to mature businesses, EY supports entrepreneurs at every stage of growth across industries and geographies to create sustained value. We do this through:
- Equitable entrepreneurship: Targeted entrepreneurship programs provide the services, insights and invaluable networks that define our global, diverse ecosystem of leaders, including our flagship programs, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ and EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™.
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- Tailored services: From audit to technology consulting, EY experts can provide the relevant services and solutions to fit the specific needs of each entrepreneur.
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