Brand Yourself CEO Patrick Ambron Named to the “Empact 100” List

BrandYourself, an incubating company at The Tech Garden, and its CEO Patrick Ambron are being honored this week at the White House for being named to the “Empact100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 companies run by young entrepreneurs age 30 or younger who are making a significant impact on the economy and inspiring others to launch entrepreneurial ventures.

The list is compiled by a group of partners including Empact, the Kauffman Foundation, Opportunity International and the Startup American Partnership.  To be eligible, candidate U.S. companies must have 100% of the founders under 30 years of age, and more than $100,000 in revenue in 2010, or 2011 year-to-date.

“The entire team is incredibly humbled to be put on this list,” said Ambron.  “The Syracuse community has been an incredibly important part of our success and more than anything else, I think it shows that Syracuse is ahead of the curve in reshaping the nation’s economy. This entire event is about honoring growing small businesses that will spur economic growth, and about putting our hope and resources behind them. I don’t think any place reflects that mission more authentically than Syracuse.”

BrandYourself will be honored at the invite-only White House event on November 17, 2011 as part of The Future of Entrepreneurship Education Summit. The Summit is designed to convey the message that entrepreneurship a viable career pathway, and a solution to solving the national job crisis. Event participants were chosen for their unique ability to contribute from a high level perspective.  They will be encouraged to build sustainable and meaningful relationships that last beyond the Summit. The event will be streamed at www.whitehouse.gov

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