Honoring game-changing entrepreneurs who transform the L.A. region and beyond for over three decades
EY has announced Josh Payne, founder and CEO of leading commerce and content platform StackCommerce, as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Greater Los Angeles award for the third time, also making this his 4th year named as a semifinalist.
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This esteemed awards program, now in its 35th year, identifies unstoppable entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of innovation, to honor them for their tenacity, ambition, and courage in the face of constant barriers.
Since the start of the pandemic, Josh has been a guiding light for the company. After shifting operations fully online, he led the way in providing necessary support to allow the team to thrive professionally and personally with virtual events, extreme flex time, company-wide executive coaching, and being open about his own struggles during this period. In the midst of it all, he navigated StackCommerce through a majority-stake acquisition by TPG’s Integrated Media, further ensuring the company’s bright future.
“This feels particularly meaningful after such an unexpected and successful year for StackCommerce,” said Josh. “I’m humbled to be in such impressive company, both among these incredible entrepreneurs and as part of a team who came together to support Stack and each other in so many ways.”
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Award winners will be announced during a virtual celebration on Thursday, July 29, and will become lifetime members of a prestigious, global network of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni. Regional award winners are also eligible for consideration for the National Awards.
Through an independent panel of judges, the program has celebrated the leadership of professionals such as Mindy Grossman of HSN, Gail Becker of Caulipower, John Mackey of Whole Foods Market, Katerina Schneider of Ritual, Joey Gonzalez of Barry’s, Nick Green of Thrive Market, and Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of Biocon Limited.