Malvern, Pennsylvania — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Domenic Colasante, CEO and co-founder of 2X, has been named the recipient of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award, a prestigious award that provides important recognition for entrepreneurs and leaders of fast-growth companies.
Colasante was selected by an independent panel of judges comprised of past winners, top CEOs and other business luminaries. Evaluation criteria included ability to create long-term value, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to purpose, growth and significant impact.
In his acceptance speech, Colasante expressed his gratitude to his partners and team. “I’d like to thank my partners at JP Morgan who believed in my vision when I first started 2X. I’m also extremely grateful to our investors at Recognize, a private equity firm, who support us every day and believe in our work,” Colasante said. He also thanked the nearly 1,000 team members around the world who contribute to the company’s success, from writers and designers to AI experts.
The road to national recognition
As a Greater Philadelphia award winner, Colasante is now eligible to receive the National Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 award. The winner will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, the premier event for fast-growing, market-leading companies. The national winner will compete for the Global Entrepreneur of the Year® award in June 2025.
Colasante’s impactful journey with 2X
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit of business leaders of all types: founders who started businesses from the ground up, CEOs who transformed existing organizations through innovation and family business leaders who adapted traditional models to position themselves for future success.
With this award, Colasante joins a distinguished group of entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to their industries. His work at 2X, focused on helping chief marketing officers have greater impact and achieve more, exemplifies the qualities the award celebrates.
Celebrating entrepreneurial excellence
“Mr. Colasante’s recognition as this year’s Entrepreneur Award winner highlights the importance of entrepreneurial leadership in driving business growth and innovation. Awards such as this encourage other leaders to pursue their vision with determination and creativity. They also highlight the role of collaborative partnerships and strong teams in achieving business success.”
For the Greater Philadelphia region, Colasante’s award highlights the region’s ability to cultivate and develop high-impact businesses, positioning Philadelphia as a great hub for entrepreneurship and attracting more talent and investment to the region.
In conclusion, Domenic Colasante’s selection as the 2024 Greater Philadelphia Awards Entrepreneur of the Year is a testament to his leadership and the innovative work being done at 2X. As we move forward to compete on the national and perhaps global stage, his accomplishments will inspire other entrepreneurs and reinforce the value of visionary leadership in today’s business environment.
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