Inside the EY Entrepreneurship DC Summit

Where entrepreneurs meet Washington

Entrepreneurs are a driving force in the US economy, creating jobs, attracting investment and bringing new ideas to market. For more than 40 years, EY programs have focused on helping entrepreneurs make connections, access new opportunities and grow with confidence. As their businesses launch and scale, federal policy plays an important role in defining what comes next. 

The EY Entrepreneurship DC Summit brings entrepreneurs and policymakers together in Washington for conversation about what it takes to build, invest, hire and compete in today’s economy. The Summit also gives entrepreneurs a look into how decisions on Capitol Hill land on the ground.

The entrepreneurial agenda

The most recent EY Entrepreneur Ecosystem Barometer provides a clear view of the issues business leaders are watching most closely. Founders and CEOs point to regulatory uncertainty, tax priorities, compliance requirements and infrastructure as factors with consequences for growth, job creation and competitiveness. No one understands these stakes better than the entrepreneurs living them. The EY Entrepreneurship DC Summit brings their firsthand experience to the table in Washington.

A legacy of championing entrepreneurs

The global EY organization has long recognized the need to support forward-thinking entrepreneurs so they can thrive amid these challenges. Through Entrepreneur Of The Year®, EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ and Entrepreneurs Access Network programs, the EY organization has helped ambitious business leaders gain the recognition, resources and community to scale with confidence. Together, these programs have built an unrivaled ecosystem of founders and CEOs leading companies across industries and stages of growth.

Meet the entrepreneurs in the EY ecosystem