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Prezi CEO and Co-Founder Recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

San Francisco, Calif. - EY today announced that Peter Arvai, CEO and co-founder of Prezi, is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2015 Award in the Northern California region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Arvai was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 11 at the Fairmont, San Francisco.

“Northern California is arguably the most competitive region in the country for entrepreneurs, so it’s an honor to be recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist here,” said Arvai. “Prezi would not be where it is today without our entire team, so I share this distinction with them. Our goal is to help people share their ideas in more powerful and impactful ways, and it is my hope that being considered for this prestigious award will push us forward in this mission.”

Now in its 29th year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year National program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, Calif., on November 14, 2015. The awards are the culminating event of the EY Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

About Prezi

Prezi is the presentation platform that helps you connect more powerfully with your audience. Unlike slides, Prezi's interactive, zoomable canvas lets you show relationships between the big picture and fine details, putting your ideas in context. Your message is more likely to resonate, motivate, and be remembered.

Founded in 2009, and with offices in San Francisco and Budapest, Prezi now fosters a community of over 50 million users and over 160 million prezis around the world. With investors including Accel Partners, Spectrum Equity, and TED Conferences, Prezi is in the business of making presenters great.

About EY Entrepreneur of the Year®

EY Entrepreneur of the Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries.

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