More than anything, I hope “The Unstoppables” ignites great conversations in your own circles — about what it takes to change the world, how we want to live and work, and how to thrive even when we don’t have all the answers. I can't wait to hear about your takeaways from the insights they share. (Reach out to me on Twitter.)
Meet our seven unstoppable entrepreneurs:
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Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Executive Chairperson, Biocon Limited
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020
Named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been blazing a trail for women in business for decades. Since founding Biocon with only US$500, she has grown it into India’s largest biopharmaceutical business today, employing over 11,000 people and providing affordable access to ground-breaking medications in more than 120 countries. Today, Dr. Mazumdar-Shaw leads the charge in developing affordable drugs to treat diabetes, while simultaneously developing cures for cancer and a vaccine to fight COVID-19.
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Brad Keywell
Founder and CEO, Uptake Technologies, Inc.
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019
A serial entrepreneur at heart, Chicago-based Brad Keywell is a starter, not a follower. After successfully launching nine companies, including Groupon, and raising US$3 billion, Keywell founded Uptake Technologies in 2014. Uptake is a tech unicorn and an AI-driven predictive analytics software company.
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Peter Beck
Founder and CEO, Rocket Lab
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 New Zealand winner
Space is the ultimate high ground for Rocket Lab Founder and CEO Peter Beck. Rocket Lab has become an industry leader in space, redefining how satellites reach orbit in a sustainable way. Rocket Lab builds and launches satellites that monitor weather, manage waste and provide insights on climate change. Peter is committed to tackling “space junk” and the potentially hazardous effects to people on Earth of growing congestion and debris in outer space.
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Loretta Lee
Executive Director and Chairlady, Canvest Environmental Protection Group Company Limited
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 China — Hong Kong/Macau winner
Loretta Lee has transformed her passion for the environment into a thriving energy business. Under her leadership, Canvest Environmental Protection Group has been at the forefront of generating clean energy through waste incineration, operating 30 waste-to-energy sites across China. Canvest is the first waste-to-energy operator to publish real-time emission data.
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Rosaleen Blair
Founder and Chair, Alexander Mann Solutions
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year judge - Chair of Judges
Rosaleen Blair has dedicated her career to unlocking employment opportunities that change people’s lives. She founded Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) with a mission to transform the way blue-chip multinationals attract and retain talent. Today, as Chair of AMS, she is committed to supporting diversity and youth employability, which she believes are critical to the future of organizations.
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Richard Kennedy
Chief Executive, Devenish
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Ireland winner
Richard Kennedy, CEO of Belfast-based agri-technology firm Devenish, is driven by his mission to advance sustainable food production. He has transformed a small, traditional animal feed business into a leading global player in smart farming. Kennedy is leading the charge to develop carbon-neutral beef and dairy.
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Dr. Jennifer Riria
CEO, Echo Network Africa, formerly Kenya Women Holding
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 East Africa winner
Dr. Jennifer Riria is on a mission to transform the lives of women and their families in Kenya and beyond. She founded Kenya Women Holding (now Echo Network Africa) and Kenya Women Finance Trust, the country’s largest microfinance provider, which has served more than 3 million low-income women and their families and disbursed more than US$3 billion. One of Africa's leading women entrepreneurs, Dr. Riria is recognized for her leadership in microfinancing and social impact.
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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ recognizes unstoppable entrepreneurial achievements among individuals and companies that demonstrate vision, leadership and success.
Summary
Unstoppable entrepreneurs find opportunity in disruption and adapt their businesses amid uncertainty. See how seven of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs have forged a path forward through disruption in "The Unstoppables," the new documentary feature produced in collaboration with CNBC Catalyst.
