Mike Kappel Nominated as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Finalist

Patriot Software, LLC has announced that its founder and CEO, Mike Kappel, has been selected as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 by Ernst & Young LLP (EY). This recognition places Kappel among 29 entrepreneurs chosen by an independent panel for their significant impact on industries and market disruption.

Commencing his journey in a factory basement in 1986, Kappel garnered attention with his distinct national radio advertisements and a unique social media approach. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program, now in its 38th year, honors entrepreneurial excellence in business leaders dedicated to transforming industries across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Kappel's unconventional business strategies included prioritizing long-term infrastructure over immediate profits, a method that endured 21 years of negative EBITDA to ultimately serve a vast number of American businesses with innovative software solutions. This approach, initially critiqued by financial sectors, later achieved substantial acclaim.

The regional winners of the EY competition will be unveiled on June 13, 2024, with the possibility of advancing to the national awards in November. Patriot Software continuously demonstrates significant influence in the payroll and accounting sectors, aiding numerous American business owners and their employees.