Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has welcomed Marcial Velez, CEO of Xperteks, to its 2024 EAN cohort. Xperteks is a leading IT service firm specializing in customized technology solutions. Their expertise covers IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, and managed IT services. EAN, a business accelerator, focuses on aiding Black- and Hispanic/Latino-owned business founders. This year, thirty-six entrepreneurs from diverse industries were selected for their leadership, insight, culture, innovation, and growth potential.
Lee Henderson, Americas EY Private Leader and EAN Executive Sponsor, commended EY’s entrepreneurial support. He emphasized the achievements and connections made by EAN members. These include major contracts, funding, and partnerships. Henderson noted their significant impact on communities, the economy, and society.
EAN offers assessments, coaching, a tailored curriculum, online tools, and networking to participants. This helps accelerate their businesses. Entrepreneurs of color, who run over 8 million businesses with $1.4 trillion revenue, often face capital and network barriers. EAN aims to overcome these challenges for diverse founders.
Marcial Velez, Xperteks CEO, is thrilled to join EY’s entrepreneurial network. He sees the 2024 EAN cohort as a growth and collaboration platform. Velez considers this a step towards advancing Xperteks as a top technology service provider.
