Brad Keywell from the United States named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 - Seite 2

Mark Weinberger, EY Global Chairman and CEO, says:

"Brad's passion and curiosity as well as his love of the entrepreneurial journey have driven him to found five separate companies that have reached unicorn status and now employ thousands of people around the world. His leadership is exemplified by his desire to positively impact the world around him and overcome challenges that would stop most others in their tracks. Brad is an extremely worthy EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year winner and someone whose entrepreneurial journey is far from over."

Bryan Pearce, EY Global Leader – EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, says:

"Alongside his phenomenal track record of value creation, the ripple effect of Brad's philanthropic work and his backing of the next generation of entrepreneurs make him an exemplary EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year winner. He ensures a continuous culture of innovation in Uptake's DNA and sees unlimited opportunity to influence ecosystems broader than the company strategy and profit."

About Brad Keywell and Uptake Technologies, Inc.

The idea for Uptake Technologies, Inc. came about when Brad went to pick up his daughter from the airport, only to find the flight delayed because the airline didn't have the right part at the right time. With Brad's background in technology, he believed this was a problem that could be easily resolved and he set about finding a solution.

Uptake now works with dozens of industrial businesses to help them determine when a piece of equipment is not performing well or about to break down. It analyzes data from sensors on industrial machinery and equipment and then uses data-science models to predict problems before they occur. The software can save companies millions of dollars by enabling them to look after their machinery better.

Uptake is also using its platform to solve social issues. For example, on the Nepal border, organizations are using the company's data analytics to recognize human-trafficking patterns and intervene earlier.

Brad ensures a continuous culture of innovation at the company and this fuels his ability to attract top talent and encourage continuous learning, including launching Uptake U, an in-house education and development program accessible by all employees.

Brad's stewardship mindset leverages the success in his business ventures to create purpose and opportunity for his family, employees, local community and future entrepreneurs. In 2014, Brad and his wife, Kim, created the Keywell Foundation to support disruptive social entrepreneurs and provide charitable donations to a variety of non-profit and non-governmental organizations (NGO), focusing on education, global female empowerment and access to opportunity. In 2016, they signed The Giving Pledge, committing the majority of their wealth to philanthropy and giving back.