EY US announces Shashi Yadiki of Smart Data Solutions as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Heartland Award winner

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EAGAN, July 24, 2025 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Shashi Yadiki, CEO of Smart Data Solutions was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Heartland Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.  

Shashi was chosen by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs and business leaders. Judges assessed candidates on long-term value creation, entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven commitment and significant growth and impact. 

“Winning the Entrepreneur Of The Year® award is both humbling and inspiring. This recognition belongs to every member of our team and to the clients and partners who trust us. With our AI-native platform, powering our products like Digital Mailroom, Clearinghouse, Intelligent Medical Records and Prior Authorization automation, we are helping payers and providers move beyond legacy processes and reshape how care is delivered. Our focus is on building a simpler, faster, and more connected healthcare ecosystem.” said Shashi Yadiki, CEO, Smart Data Solutions. 

As a Heartland award winner, Shashi is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 National Awards which will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®.  

Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes many different types of business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future.  

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized the leadership of entrepreneurs such as:  

Sponsors 

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh McLennan Agency, and SAP. In Heartland, sponsors also include regional Platinum sponsor, Twin Cities Business, regional Gold sponsor, Padilla, and regional Silver sponsor, Brillect. Visit ey.com/us/eoy. 

About Smart Data Solutions (SDS) 

SDS is a technology leader in healthcare process automation and interoperability helping healthcare organizations digitally transform operations and delivers tangible value that includes reduced costs, streamlined workflows, and an improved customer experience. SDS has a specialized approach to data capture and automation, focusing on innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of the healthcare market. More than 500 clients including multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, regional health plans, TPAs, providers and healthcare partners depend on SDS to help streamline complex parts of their front, middle and back-office operations.