Minneapolis fintech company Sezzle has earned national recognition at the 2025 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, with CEO and co-founder Charlie Youakim receiving the U.S. Financial Services and FinTech honor.
Minneapolis fintech company Sezzle has earned national recognition at the 2025 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, with CEO and co-founder Charlie Youakim receiving the U.S. Financial Services and FinTech honor.
The award highlights leaders demonstrating innovation, growth, and impact across 17 regional programs nationwide. Sezzle—founded in 2016 and known for its pay in 4, buy-now-pay-later platform aimed at younger consumers—was selected from a pool of 221 regional winners competing at EY’s Strategic Growth Forum in November.
Judges noted Sezzle’s work in “redefining ethical finance,” citing the company’s efforts to build credit histories, promote responsible spending, and expand access to payment options.
Minnesota saw additional recognition this year, with HistoSonics CEO Mike Blue and Barrett Petfood leaders advancing as finalists in their respective categories.
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