Paymerang’s CEO Nasser Chanda Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Finalist in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Chanda Recognized as Part of the 35th Class of Unstoppable Entrepreneurs Who Transform Mid-Atlantic and Beyond

Paymerang’s CEO Nasser Chanda was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2021 Mid-Atlantic finalist by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 35th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors unstoppable business leaders whose ambition, ingenuity and courage in the face of adversity help catapult us from the now to next and beyond.

Chanda was selected by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced during a special virtual celebration on August 3rd and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world.

“I am humbled and honored to be recognized as a finalist for this prestigious award—it is a reflection of what the entire team at Paymerang has accomplished. We take great pride in our company culture and the work we do for our clients, helping them to become more efficient, secure, and profitable. Our rapid growth and success over the past few years is just the beginning of our amazing journey to deliver finance automation for the modern enterprise” said Nasser Chanda, CEO of Paymerang.

Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive award programs for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. The nominees are evaluated based on six criteria: entrepreneurial leadership; talent management; degree of difficulty; financial performance; societal impact and building a values-based company; and originality, innovation and future plans. Since its launch, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries around the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, to 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 EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2022. 


About Paymerang

Paymerang offers award-winning accounts payable automation solutions to clients around the country in education, nonprofit, healthcare, media, manufacturing, services, and beyond. Through its unique simplicity, Paymerang enables clients to automate their invoice process and pay all their vendors electronically with a single payment file. By handling the entire accounts payable process, Paymerang provides enhanced visibility, efficiency, security, and financial rewards. To learn more, visit Paymerang.com

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National Overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title. ey.com/us/eoy


Anthony Burket

Anthony Burket

Anthony is a marketing professional passionate about leveraging automation and AI to drive meaningful engagement with the modern B2B buyer. He began his career in social media marketing while attending the Robertson School for Media & Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduation, Anthony joined a Richmond-based agency, honing his skills before starting his Paymerang journey in 2020. He managed the social and digital channels before moving into a leadership role on the marketing team. Now, he serves as Senior Marketing Manager, leading the Marketing team.