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Congratulations to the 2026 world winners, Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra and Casey Morrison. Read the press release.
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ celebrates the transformative impact of business leaders who embrace the entrepreneurial mindset to tackle complex global issues with confidence. Today’s visionary founders and CEOs are leveraging their agility, creativity and innovation to navigate an uncertain landscape and shape what’s next.
From 26-29 May 2026 in Monaco, the world’s leading entrepreneurs behind high-growth, high-impact businesses convened to forge invaluable connections across industries, geographies and passions. Attendees heard from some of the most sought-after thought leaders and celebrated the enduring impact of entrepreneurship. Participants included EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Class of 2026 finalists, esteemed judges, luminary speakers, our ecosystem of entrepreneurship program alumni, and EY executive leadership.
The ultimate global competition for entrepreneurs
Class of 2026 finalists represented 46 countries and regions from EY Entrepreneur Of The Year — the only global program for entrepreneurs of its kind. As they competed for the world title in Monaco, a diverse panel of independent judges assessed their achievements through the lenses of entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, impact and growth. The EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 was announced and celebrated during a black-tie gala at the pinnacle of this renowned event.
An event of global significance
Entrepreneurs around the world are answering the call to champion economic opportunity for all in an era defined by artificial intelligence (AI) acceleration, change management and business model innovation. EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year is a prestigious moment in time that recognizes, connects and engages innovators who think differently and dare to be next to create new solutions.
Celebrating entrepreneurs for more than 25 years
Explore the milestones that have made EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year into a global powerhouse of innovation and opportunity.
Class of 2026 finalists
How are entrepreneurs shaping a better future for us all? Meet the finalists who competed for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year title in Monaco.
Meet the judges
A diverse panel of independent judges assessed the achievements of each entrepreneur against four criteria of long-term value.
What makes an EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year?
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MONACO, 29 May 2026 – Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra and Casey Morrison, co-founders of Astera Labs, were named the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 winners at an award ceremony held in Monaco’s Salle des Etoiles.
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