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Can the company you keep help your business achieve new heights?

EY Entrepreneurs Access Network

Small to mid-market businesses are fundamental to the US economy as they represent approximately 44% of US GDP1. In fact, small businesses make up 99% of all US businesses and employ 46% of the private workforce (61.6m individuals).2 However, many of these emerging and independent enterprises do not reach their full potential due to barriers in coaching, connections, curriculum, and capital. The EY Entrepreneurs Access Network helps businesses bridge these gaps, empowering them to achieve greater growth through tailored support in these critical areas.

Coaching
EAN mentoring hours³
Connections
meetings and contacts³
Curriculum
hours of learning events and webcasts³
Capital
US$ aligned through external funding sources³

Coaching

Linking leaders to resources, networks and 1:1 coaching to help bridge the disparity gap

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“The program’s invaluable learning sessions, powerful connections, and support have broadened my perspective, opened new opportunities, and equipped me with the tools to lead with greater confidence and purpose. A total game-changer!”

Ron Arana | Owner and Managing Partner
Arana Group Inc.

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“EAN has helped our business grow significantly, strengthening our financial performance and insights. The connections it created even led to my corporate board appointment! Joining EAN was truly one of the best decisions for our business.”

Dr. Rachel Talton | CEO and Founder
Synergy International Limited, Inc.

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“This program not only supported my business goals but also enriched my personal development as a leader. The connections I made and the experiences I gained through EAN were truly transformative.”

Suliman Chillis | Founder and Director of Partnerships
CRUxMKTG, LLC


Connections and curriculum

Connecting EAN entrepreneurs to EY tools, services, events and expanded networks via a 12-month executive learning platform



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EAN Spring Summit

EAN cohorts and collaborators from across the country gather for this annual, inspiring, community- and business-building event.

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EY ecosystem and teaming

Entrepreneurs Accelerated sharpens your competitive edge at every stage of growth—empowering you to dream bigger and scale faster.

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Executive curriculum

Accelerate your journey with the EY 7 Drivers of Growth, distilled from the insights of the world’s most ambitious CEOs and entrepreneurs.

Capital

Addressing the imbalance of traditional funding support to excluded,
yet high-impacting, businesses

Securing sufficient funding is crucial for the survival and growth of small to mid-sized businesses. In fact, 38%⁴ of businesses fail due to cash shortages or an inability to securing the necessary financing they need. This underscores the purpose and importance of EAN’s mission – to help businesses access coaching, community, curriculum and capital to sustain and expand.

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About the program



EY Entrepreneurs’ resource library

Discover various tools, industry insights, webcasts and more via this online tool.

Search the EY EAN digital directory

Meet the business leaders who are helping to impact our business and civic communities.


Forging ahead in a changed world

Entrepreneurs on resilience, adaptability, AI and more.


Meet the EY Entrepreneurs Council

Learn from a group of seasoned founders on how to scale sustainably in uncertain environments.

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