Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced Patrick Trippel, President & CEO of Inventus Power, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest 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.

Pat was selected by an independent panel of judges and is being recognized along with over 30 other ambitious business leaders in the Midwest. 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.

Regional award winners will be announced on June 21, 2023, 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.  

Entrepreneurs play a vital role in transforming lives by disrupting entire industries and reinventing economies. Under Pat Trippel's leadership, Inventus Power has become the largest Li-ion Battery Manufacturer in North America and continues to grow its capabilities to support the increasing electrification needs of its global customers across medical, military, commercial/industrial, and xEV segments. We couldn’t be happier for Pat to be recognized as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest program and wish him luck as he continues through the awards process!

Learn more about the Entrepreneur Of The Year Midwest program and follow us along on our journey to the regional awards celebration!