2023

John Paul Souza, CEO of ERTC.com

Entrepreneur / Executive

Category

Executives & Professionals of the Year - Entrepreneur of the Year

Client's Name

John Souza

Country / Region

United States

John Paul Souza is a seasoned CEO with three decades of expertise in scaling companies. Among his notable ventures is the co-founding of ERTC.com, emphasizing its mission-centric approach.

ERTC.com has become the national leader in assisting businesses and nonprofits in obtaining funds from the Employee Retention Tax Credit program. In fact, organizations in all 50 states have benefited from ERTC.com's expertise, facilitated by a company that Souza and co-founder Brian Anderson started from scratch.

In addition, ERTC.com has followed an ethical path in assisting organizations. The company thoroughly assesses opportunities before informing clients about potential payouts. ERTC.com utilizes CPAs based in the U.S. and has fostered close relationships with its customers, aiding them in navigating what can be a complicated and laborious process.

Beyond ERTC.com, John has made significant impacts in other areas by establishing Kingsland University and Reliant Health Services, both of which serve underserved communities, with the latter addressing the impacts of COVID-19.

Commencing his professional journey in the finance realm with giants like JP Morgan Chase and Citibank, John transitioned his focus to mission-driven businesses. His academic pursuits at NYU Stern and MIT Sloan School of Management have been pivotal in honing his leadership and innovation skills.

Additionally, John played a foundational role in the Extreme Tech Challenge, contributing to its evolution into a premier startup competition, with finalists raising over $3.4 billion between 2015 and 2022.

 
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Entrant Company

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Category

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Country / Region

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Entrant Company

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Category

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Country / Region

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Entrant Company

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Category

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Country / Region

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Entrant Company

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Category

Marketing - Best Product Marketing Campaign

Country / Region

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