The document discusses what it takes to be an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awardee. It states that Jonathan Y. Dee, CEO of Agbridge Investments, previously won the award in 2006 as CEO of Alliance Select Foods. It notes the award recognizes Filipino entrepreneurs who have transformed communities and supported economic activities. To earn the award, nominees must demonstrate entrepreneurial vision, risk-taking, and perseverance in the face of challenges with an innovative mindset. Winners also possess strong financial management skills in raising finance, making investments, and ensuring sustainability with personal integrity.

1. What it Takes to be an Ernst &
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Awardee
By: Jonathan Y. Dee

2. What it Takes to be an Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Awardee
CEO of Agbridge Investments Jonathan Y. Dee has a successful business career spanning over two
decades. Jonathan Y. Dee previously served as CEO of Alliance Select Foods and won the Ernst &
Young (EY) Entrepreneur of Year Award in 2006.

3. What it Takes to be an Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Awardee
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Philippines recognizes Filipino entrepreneurs who have
developed businesses that transformed people’s lives and their communities as well as supported
economic activities. The awardees are chosen by a distinguished group of judges that evaluates
candidates’ achievements in various categories.

4. What it Takes to be an Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Awardee
To earn the award, the nominee must demonstrate the traits of an entrepreneur by having a clear
vision, willingness to take calculated risks, and perseverance in the face of adversities and
disappointments. He or she has an innovative mindset and the ability to develop new approaches or
technology in response to the ever-changing and competitive environment.

5. What it Takes to be an Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Awardee
The winner of the award possesses a strong knowledge of financial management. He or she must
have a proven track record in raising finance, in making quality investments and in ensuring long
term sustainability. The awardee must have personal integrity and a set of values that have earned
him or her the respect from staff, competitors, and the entire industry.