San Diego, April 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EY today announced that Win Cramer CEO of JLab Audio is a semifinalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Award in San Diego. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Win Cramer was selected as a semifinalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special award gala on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
“Humbled to be selected as a semi-finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year in San Diego,” Cramer said. “This community consists of world-class brand builders, leaders, and innovators. To even be considered as a peer is an awesome experience. But rest assured it’s not done alone. The team behind JLab Audio is what makes all of this possible and they continue to inspire me on a daily basis.”
Under Cramer’s leadership, JLab Audio has risen to the #1 Bluetooth headphone brand under $100 in the U.S.1 and is expanding their product line internationally. As a company that continues to grow their product line, employees, and brand awareness, Cramer’s product vision to expand their wireless and now true wireless product line has quickly grown JLab’s market share. Winning multiple product awards already in 2019, including a CES 2019 Innovation Award, JLab is now the #1 true wireless brand under $100 in the U.S.2 thanks to the success of its JBuds Air True Wireless Earbuds. JLab is also kicking off year two as the Official Audio Partner of Major League Soccer, connecting world-class audio with fans and players alike.
Now in its 33rd year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world. Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. To learn more visit www.ey.com/us/eoy/sandiego.
1 The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Stereo Headphones, Bluetooth Capable, based on units, Jan. 2018-Dec. 2018.
2 The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Stereo Headphones, Bluetooth Capable, No wire/no band, Oct. 2018-Feb. 2019.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored by SAP America and the Kauffman Foundation.
In San Diego, local Gold sponsors include: Cooley, LLP and Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC
About JLab Audio
JLab Audio is an award-winning maker of personal audio including earbuds, headphones and Bluetooth™ speakers. A Best Places to Work in San Diego and 4-time Inc. 5000 company, JLab is the #1 Bluetooth Headphone Brand under $1001 and the #1 True Wireless Brand under $1002 in the U.S., according to The NPD Group. JLab Audio is also the Official Audio Sponsor of Major League Soccer.
JLab Audio was founded in 2005 with the mission to enhance an active lifestyle through incredible sound, inspired design and innovative technology without the rock star price. No matter your passion, JLab Audio keeps you going with high quality gear; inspired designs and world class, hassle free customer support. For more information visit www.jlabaudio.com.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs. The program 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 awards program 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. Please visit ey.com/eoy.
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