Cie Digital Labs CEO Anderee Berengian Earns Semifinalist Nomination for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 Orange County Region Award

IRVINE, Calif., April 02, 2018 -- Cie Digital Labs (CDL), an accelerator of innovation for large enterprises and a growth accelerator for emerging startups, has announced that CDL Co-founder and CEO Anderee Berengian is a semifinalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Orange County Region Award.

Now in its 32nd year, the awards program celebrates entrepreneurs from over 145 cities and 60 countries; Berengian was selected as a semifinalist by a panel of independent judges.

Anderee has led CDL’s mission to provide leading-edge digital and operational solutions at an accelerated pace, serving as an innovation lab for prominent brands and a platform to develop ideas into technology ventures. CDL’s client roster includes industries across retail, consumer products, automotive and transportation.

The nomination celebrates Anderee’s tenacity in overcoming obstacles within the industry, proving the efficacy of CDL’s unique model of not just supporting but also operating each of its startups, and leveraging industry expertise to guide CDL towards financial stability and exponential growth. Anderee has steered the company’s 50%+ YOY growth, lends his expertise on the board of several enterprises, including Petco, has helped raise over $100 million for startups, and created over 1,000 jobs through his entrepreneurial efforts.

CDL’s commitment to its core vision – building a company that serves as a springboard for accelerating development, strengthening impact, and extending the reach of ventures – has led to swift and efficient ideation, strategizing and creation of high quality products. Along with RezVen Partners, a Newport Beach based venture capital firm where he is the Founder and Managing Partner, Anderee has been instrumental in launching and guiding several successful tech startups, including: ASAP Tire, Nativo, Titan School Solutions, StyleHaul, CloudTrigger, Ankeena, and Cramster.

Anderee is also actively involved in giving back to the community: he was an Executive Committee member of the local Homeland Security Advisory Council, and currently serves as a board member at Discovery Cube and Human Options, and is a mentor at TechStars and Founder’s Institute.

"I'm honored to be recognized for this nomination from EY as a testament to our team’s commitment to not only conceiving but also seamlessly executing high impact solutions across a variety of industries that are ripe for change," said Berengian. “CDL’s foremost goal is to provide a holistic ecosystem that guides startups and enterprises alike by providing creative and sustainable technology solutions that continue to push the envelope and empower companies to become impenetrable category leaders.”

Now in its 32^nd year, the awards program celebrates entrepreneurs from over 145 cities and 60 countries for their extraordinary success across innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their communities. Berengian was selected as a semifinalist by a panel of independent judges. Finalists will be announced on the week of May 14, and winners at the Regional Awards Gala on Friday, June 22, with more than 500 Founders, CEOs and other business leaders in attendance, at the Monarch Beach Resort, California.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national award winner, will be announced at the National Awards Gala in November 2018. The awards gala is the culminating event of the EY Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

See EY’s announcement of the semifinalists here. Follow all the latest program developments @EY_EOYUS using #EOYOC and visit the Orange County regional website for more information.

About Cie Digital Labs
Cie Digital Labs (CDL) is an accelerator of innovation for large enterprises and a growth accelerator for emerging startups. CDL creates leading digital solutions, serves as an innovation lab for a variety of prominent global brands, and acts as a platform to develop and turn ground-breaking ideas into new technology ventures.

CDL blends Silicon Valley know-how, startup dynamism and speed with the business maturity of serial entrepreneurs, seasoned venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives. This proven combination drives cutting edge solutions for top enterprises’ strategic and operational business challenges. CDL’s leadership team has served key roles at various successful startups including Amazon, Yahoo!, Overture, Nativo and Internet Brands.

Visit www.ciedigital.com to learn more.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year^®
Entrepreneur Of The Year^®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. 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 and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy

CONTACT INFORMATION
Nikki Reyes
Three Bears Marketing for Cie Digital Labs
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