Entrepreneurship

Fueling our future.



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

EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 winner

Congratulations to Vellayan Subbiah, winner of the ultimate global competition for entrepreneurs.

WEOY 2024 winner Vellayan Subbiah

Our commitment to entrepreneurs

EY is passionate about entrepreneurship. For nearly 40 years, EY has recognized the social and economic impact of entrepreneurs and continues to celebrate their shared mission to create long-term value. 

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:

  1. 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™.
  2. Proprietary insight: The EY 7 Drivers of Growth strategic, research-backed workshops are designed for CEOs, owners and entrepreneurs to assess, deliver and scale their businesses.
  3. Tailored services: From audit to technology consulting, EY experts can provide the relevant services and solutions to fit the specific needs of each entrepreneur. 

Our latest thinking

Leading with innovation and inclusion: a conversation with Mercedes Soria

This episode of ‘Inspiring Voices’, our special podcast series on influential women leaders who are shaping the future features Mercedes Soria, Executive Vice President and Chief Intelligence Officer at Knightscope Inc. In conversation with Sonu Iyer, National Leader, People Advisory Services - Tax, EY India. Mercedes shares her inspiring journey from Ecuador to Silicon Valley, where she is making significant advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics.

23m 41s

Leading with impact: a conversation with Ira Agarwal

Explore EY's 'Inspiring Voices' with Ira Agarwal, CMO at Veersa Technologies, as she delves into leadership and gender equality in the latest 'Women. Fast Forward' episode.

18m 39s

Leading with purpose: a conversation with Shan Jain

In this latest episode of ‘Inspiring Voices’, join Arvind Sethi, Partner and Leader - Assurance, Indian member firm of EY Global, as he engages in a conversation with Shan Jain, an Independent Director at Shalimar Paints and Infra.Market.

46m 21s

Leading into the future: a conversation with Madhavi Kanumoory

Explore 'Inspiring Voices'— our podcast on women leaders. Episode 1 features Madhavi Kanumoory, discussing diversity in STEM and inclusive leadership.

22m 28s

Celebrating women: trailblazing inclusion in tech

Discover Radha Basu's inspiring journey on EY's podcast: from HP India's growth to iMerit's AI innovation and social impact with diversity at its core

46m 42s

Celebrating women: empowerment through entrepreneurship

Discover how women are empowered through entrepreneurship with EY's podcast. Get inspired by successful women entrepreneurs. Listen today!

15m 33s

Celebrating women: breaking barriers in technology 

Join EY's podcast to celebrate women in tech! Learn how they're breaking barriers & driving innovation. Listen now.

23m 56s

Celebrating women: creating positive change by empowering women

Tune in to EY's podcast on empowering women & creating positive change in society. Let's celebrate women's achievements together. Listen now.

21m 43s

Celebrating women: insights on diversity and inclusion

Celebrate International Women's Day with EY's podcast on diversity & inclusion. Get inspired by women leaders. Listen now.

16m 44s

Accelerate DE&I in the Boardrooms to create long-term value and sustainability

Gender diverse Boards drive organizations toward greater profitability, improve transparency, increase accountability, and bring in disruptive innovation. Learn more about gender diversity in the boardroom.

How to inspire the next generation of women in STEM

Using gamified learning and content from world-renowned providers, the EY STEM App opens up a world of possibilities for girls. Learn more.





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