Meet the 2025 New York winners

Congratulations to the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 New York winners, the shapers of our future! These ambitious visionaries are boldly disrupting markets, revolutionizing industries, and transforming lives, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.


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Drew Stein
Founder & CEO
Audigent
New York, New York

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Shai Eisenman
Founder & CEO 
Bubble Beauty
New York, New York

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Rohit Kapoor
Co-Founder, Chairman, & CEO
EXL Service
New York, New York

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Jared Solomon
CEO
Five Iron Golf
New York, New York

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Erich Haun
Co-President 
Haun Welding Supply
Syracuse, New York

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Josh Haun
Co-President 
Haun Welding Supply
Syracuse, New York

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George Sivulka
Founder & CEO
Hebbia
New York, New York

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Marta Bralic Kerns
Founder & CEO
Pomelo Care
New York, New York

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Ross Sapir
President
Roadway Moving
New York, New York

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Peter Kirk
CEO 
Sermo
New York, New York

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Joel Montaniel
Founder & CEO 
SevenRooms
New York, New York

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Karen Robinovitz
Co-founder 
Sloomoo Institute
New York, New York

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Sara Schiller 
Co-founder 
Sloomoo Institute
New York, New York

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Dave Salvant
President 
Squire Technologies
New York, New York

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Songe LaRon 
CEO
Squire Technologies
New York, New York

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Glen Moller
CEO 
Upward Health
Hauppauge, New York

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Drew Stein | Audigent | New York, New York

Drew is the Founder & CEO of Audigent

Audigent is a leading data activation, curation and identity platform. Audigent’s pioneering data platform unlocks the power of privacy-safe, first-party data to maximize addressability and monetization of media at scale without using cookies. As one of the industry’s first data curation platforms powered by its unique identity suite (Hadron ID™), Audigent is transforming the programmatic landscape with its innovative SmartPMP™, ContextualPMP™ and CognitivePMP™ products, which use artificial intelligence and machine learning to package and optimize consumer-safe data with premium inventory supply at scale. Providing value and performance for the world’s largest brands and global media agencies, Audigent's verified, opt-in data drives monetization for premium publisher and data partners that include Condé Nast, Experian, Warner Music Group, a360 Media, Fandom and many others.

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Shai Eisenman | Bubble Beauty | New York, New York

Shai is the Founder & CEO of Bubble Beauty

Bubble was created to fill a long-overlooked gap in mass skincare. Before Bubble, younger consumers—highly educated, ingredient-conscious, and seeking effective skincare—were left with outdated or overpriced options that didn’t speak to them.

Bubble changed that. Built with and for its community, the brand launched science-backed, dermatologist-developed skincare that quickly became a category leader among younger consumers before expanding to a broader audience.

Now in 17,000+ retail doors, including Target, Ulta Beauty, Walmart, and CVS, Bubble has secured 3%+ market share among teens—ranking #6 in the category. With 80,000+ ambassadors actively shaping the brand, Bubble continues to lead with transparency, innovation, and consumer trust.

Bubble isn’t just redefining skincare—it’s proving that a brand built with real people, real science, and real purpose can reshape an industry.

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Rohit Kapoor | EXL Service | New York, New York

Rohit is the Co-Founder, Chairman, & CEO of EXL Service

EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others.

We deliver advanced analytics and AI-powered digital operations and solutions to our clients, driving enterprise-scale business transformation initiatives that leverage our deep domain expertise in generative AI and cloud technology. Data, AI, analytics and digital have become core to virtually every significant move a business makes to serve customers, optimize business processes, stay competitive and grow. Our vision of being an indispensable partner for data and AI-led transformation reflects the long-term priorities of our clients' businesses across industry sectors, and we continue to evolve our offerings to drive business outcomes. Our data and AI-led value creation framework enables better and faster decision making, leveraging our end-to-end data, analytics, AI capabilities and deep industry knowledge to drive improved business outcomes.

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Jared Solomon | Five Iron Golf | New York, New York

Jared is the CEO of Five Iron Golf

Five Iron Golf, a leader in indoor golf and entertainment, boasts a global presence with 34 locations spanning 15 states and 5 countries. Recognized for its cutting-edge simulators, premium amenities, top-tier instruction, and a lively community feel, Five Iron Golf provides a dynamic atmosphere for playing, practicing, and partying. By seamlessly integrating technology, social engagement, and competitive spirit, Five Iron Golf is reshaping the indoor golf experience, with something for everyone. Beyond golf, Five Iron serves as the ideal space for hosting private celebrations and corporate gatherings alike.

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Erich Haun and Josh Haun | Haun Welding Supply | Syracuse, New York

Erich and Josh are the Co-Presidents of Haun Welding Supply

Haun Welding Supply & Haun Specialty Gases is a leading supplier of welding equipment, industrial gases, and related products, serving a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and research. With an extensive selection of welding machines, consumables, safety equipment, and tools, the company offers top-quality solutions for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Haun Specialty Gases, a division of Haun Welding Supply, specializes in providing a variety of industrial and medical gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and custom gas mixtures. The company also offers cylinder rental, refilling services, and gas delivery tailored to customer needs.

Known for its commitment to customer satisfaction, Haun Welding Supply offers expert advice and technical support, ensuring that customers receive the right products and services for their specific requirements. With a focus on quality, reliability, and innovation, Haun Welding Supply & Haun Specialty Gases continues to be a trusted partner in welding and gas supply solutions.

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George Sivulka | Hebbia | New York, New York

George is the Founder & CEO of Hebbia

Hebbia is the AI platform for knowledge work used by leading finance, law, and Fortune 500 companies. The product orchestrates "AI agents" that accurately tackle the most complex tasks by breaking them down into understandable actions. Users can collaborate with AI to extract, structure, and analyze millions of documents at scale, allowing for full workflow automations with generative AI.

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Marta Bralic Kerns | Pomelo Care | New York, New York

Marta is the Founder & CEO of Pomelo Care

Pomelo Care is the national leader in evidence-based maternity care. Pomelo provides care and high-touch support for women during preconception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and their infant's first year. Pomelo's care model consists of virtual, round-the-clock clinical care coupled with in-person doula care. This unique combination of national scale and on-the-ground community support is proven to address key medical, behavioral, and social factors that improve maternal and infant health. Through data science and machine learning, Pomelo identifies and manages risks to dramatically improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable costs. 

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Ross Sapir | Roadway Moving | New York, New York

Ross is the President of Roadway Moving

Roadway Moving, established in 2008, has evolved from a modest single- truck operation into a premier national moving service renowned for exceptional customer care and innovative solutions. With headquarters in New York and operations extending to Florida, California, and Chicago, Roadway specializes in residential, commercial, and long-distance relocations.

Led by founder Ross Sapir, Roadway has redefined the moving industry with its hospitality-first approach, ensuring every client experiences stress-free and efficient service. This commitment is mirrored in its impressive Net Promoter Score of 94.2 and a 99.3% on-time delivery rate.

Operating over 140 trucks and 27 trailers, Roadway is dedicated to sustainability, employing eco-friendly materials and investing in fuel-efficient and electric vehicles to minimize environmental impact. The company's technological advancements include a sophisticated CRM system and real- time tracking, enhancing efficiency and customer engagement.

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Peter Kirk | Sermo | New York, New York

Peter is the CEO of Sermo

Sermo is a fast, frictionless physician engagement platform providing the healthcare industry with real-time business insights and authentic physician touchpoints through our global community of 1M+ healthcare professionals and state-of-the-art technology. For over 20 years, Sermo has been turning physician experience, expertise, and observations into actionable insights that benefit pharmaceutical companies, healthcare partners, and the medical community at large.

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Joel Montaniel | SevenRooms | New York, New York

Joel is the Founder & CEO of SevenRooms

SevenRooms is the leading CRM, marketing and operations platform for growing restaurants in the hospitality industry. From Michelin star gems to local favorites, the all-in-one platform helps restaurants increase sales, delight guests, and keep them coming back automatically. The full suite of products includes reservations, waitlist and table management, review aggregation, referrals, email marketing, and marketing automation. Founded in 2011, SevenRooms has more than 13,000 dining, hotel F&B, nightlife and entertainment clients globally.

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Karen Robinovitz and Sara Schiller | Sloomoo Institute | New York, New York

Karen and Sara are the Co-founders of Sloomoo Institute

Sloomoo Institute is an immersive experience that taps into the joy of slime and multi-sensory play. Sloomoo Institutes across the U.S. feature sophisticated, interactive spaces designed by contemporary artists where hand-crafted, artisanal slime and other tactile compounds come to life - dozens of textures, the most delicious scents, soothing ASMR, and wondrous sights all in a glossy setting to delight not just kids, but the kid in all of us.

Co-founders Karen Robinovitz and Sara Schiller launched the Sloomoo Institute universe in October of 2019 to bring the magic of slime and sensory play to the world through both in-person experiences and dozens of satisfying slime products, which are sold in-store and online.

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Dave Salvant and Songe LaRon | Squire Technologies | New York, New York

Dave and Songe are the President & CEO, respectively, of Squire Technologies

Founded in 2015, SQUIRE created a new software category - barbershop business management - to reinvent the way daily operations are handled and give barbers and shop owners the tools they need for the business side of barbering. Today, SQUIRE delivers the only all-in-one barbershop business management system to over 3,000 barbershops.

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Glen Moller | Upward Health | Hauppauge, New York

Glen is the CEO of Upward Health

Upward Health is a fully employed, physician-led, in-home medical group dedicated to providing whole-person care for the nation’s most vulnerable and underserved patients. It specializes in delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to individuals with complex physical, behavioral, and social needs—right where they live.

Its core services include primary and urgent care, behavioral health support, medication management, care coordination, and social determinant of health interventions. Upward Health partners with health plans and risk-bearing entities to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations by proactively addressing health concerns before they escalate.

Operating across multiple states, Upward Health serves high-risk, high-cost populations, including those covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and dual-eligible programs. With a focus on value-based care, it takes on medical risk, ensuring its model drives both improved patient outcomes and cost savings.

The team at Upward Health does whatever it takes to remove barriers to care and help patients live healthier, more independent lives.

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