We're pleased to announce that CEO Lucas Haldeman has been named as an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.

Lucas was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

“I am honored to be recognized in this extraordinary class of entrepreneurs seeking to elicit real change in the industries we serve,” said Lucas. “SmartRent was created to not just bring smart home technology to renters but to reshape how the rental housing industry looks at the holistic experience - from operations to resident satisfaction. It is rewarding to be a part of the evolution utilizing proptech to bring elevated living and working experiences to fruition.”

As a Pacific Southwest award winner, he is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards. The National Award winners including the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.

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