2025

Visionary Entrepreneur

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Benjamin Way

Category

Entrepreneur - Engineering

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

Ben Way is a trailblazing entrepreneur whose career spans decades of innovation across technology, finance, and sustainable energy. He launched his first venture capital firm, Rainmakers, at the age of 15 during the height of the dot-com boom, quickly establishing himself as a forward-thinking force in the tech world. Since then, he has played a key role in the founding and development of over 20 start-ups, with work ranging from AI and robotics to green energy through initiatives like The Plant.

Known for his instinct to anticipate and shape emerging technological trends, Ben has become a respected voice in global conversations around innovation. His thought leadership extends beyond business ventures—he is also an author and international speaker, celebrated for translating complex ideas into accessible insights. His best-selling book resonated with a wide audience, while his forthcoming film has already earned critical acclaim for its narrative vision. His recently published autobiography adds a deeply personal perspective on the highs and lows of entrepreneurial life.

In recent years, Ben founded a cutting-edge robotics company that continues to redefine what's possible in automation and artificial intelligence. His continued efforts to challenge conventional boundaries and cultivate new ideas have earned him recognition as one of the most influential entrepreneurs of his generation.

 
2025
CEO and Founder / Investor / Mentor / Board Member
Entrepreneur

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Nicola Mills

Category

Entrepreneur - Investment

Country / Region

Australia

 
2025
Aisera's Agentic AI Platform
Business Technology Solutions

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Aisera

Category

Business Technology Solutions - Employee Experience Optimization Platform

Country / Region

United States

 
2025
South Park District Art Installations
Creative

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Avida Land Corp.

Category

Creative - Best Creative Project or initiative

Country / Region

Philippines

 
2025
Transformative Leader Driving Global Innovation and Customer-Centric Solutions in Technology
Information Technology

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Vinod Sivagnanam

Category

Information Technology - IT Future Leader of the Year

Country / Region

United States