Berwyn, Pa. (April 19, 2023) – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Founder and CEO of Playfly Sports, Michael Schreiber, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Philadelphia Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.
Schreiber was selected by an independent panel of judges. Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
“It’s a true honor to be selected as a finalist for this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year awards,” said Schreiber. “I’m incredibly proud of the work that has been done within Playfly over the last two and a half years. I believe in our approach to helping sports teams think more like media companies to super serve fans near and far. The entrepreneurial spirit carries through our entire team as we bring innovation in data and technology to the professional, college, and high school sports ecosystems.”
In its two-and-a-half-year history, Playfly Sports has emerged as an innovative sports marketing, media and technology company that is fan-focused and data-driven. Specializing in multi-media rights representation, advertising, media services, and digital marketing solutions, Playfly has expanded to offer unparalleled reach with partnerships across the sports industry, including top sports brands, college athletic departments, TV networks, streaming platforms, and scholastic esports. The Playfly team has grown to more than 800 staff members across more than 40 offices in the U.S. and through their work, reaches 83% of all fans across the country.
Regional award winners will be announced on June 8, during a special celebration. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 entrepreneurs throughout the US since its inception in 1986, and it has grown to recognize business leaders across 145 cities in over 60 countries around the world.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, N.A.; SAP America; and the Kauffman Foundation. In Greater Philadelphia, sponsors also include CRESA; Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN); Lockton; Ballard Spahr LLP; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Troutman Pepper LLP.
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