DURHAM, N.C., May 6, 2026: Teamworks, the Operating System for Sports™ powering more than 7,000 elite sports organizations globally, today announced that CEO and Founder Zach Maurides has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Southeast Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 41st year, the program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and uplifting communities.
“When we started Teamworks, sports organizations ran on spreadsheets and group texts. Today they run on a unified platform connecting every person, every workflow, every decision. The next step is Intelligence: a system that doesn’t just connect your organization, it anticipates what it needs next,” said Zach Maurides, CEO of Teamworks. “None of it happens without the athletes, coaches, and administrators who trust us every day, or the people at Teamworks who make it possible. I’m grateful to EY for this recognition.”
An independent panel of judges selected Maurides among 35 finalists based on entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company growth, and lasting impact in building long-term value. This year’s Southeast finalists represent Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee across all industries, including technology, consumer products, manufacturing, finance, and more.
Founded in 2004, Teamworks combines enterprise SaaS software with proprietary data and advanced analytics to deliver intelligent products that power player evaluation, game strategy, performance development, and daily operations. By unifying workflows, video, and trusted data sources into a single AI-driven platform, Teamworks serves as the technology backbone, data provider, and intelligence engine for modern sports organizations. That same infrastructure now extends beyond sport, powering operations for nearly 200,000 service members across 30 military and defense organizations through Teamworks Tactical. Under Maurides’ leadership, Teamworks has grown to serve 100% of the NFL, NHL, and Premier League, 90% of MLB, 87% of the NBA, 99% of Division I athletic departments, and 65+ Olympic federations across 40+ countries.
Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit: original founders, transformational CEOs, and multigenerational family business leaders who have shaped the future of business. Regional award winners will be announced on June 18 during a special celebration in Charlotte, NC, and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world. Winners will then be considered by national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, to be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa LLC, Marsh USA, SAP, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In the Southeast, sponsors also include VACO, LLC as the regional Platinum sponsor; ADP and King & Spalding as regional Gold sponsors; and Babbit Bodner as the regional Silver sponsor.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year ®
Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year ® has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 80 countries and territories globally. The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum ® in November where national finalists and award winners are announced. The national overall winner represents the US at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year ® competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
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About Teamworks
Teamworks is the leading operating system for elite sports, trusted by more than 7,000 organizations worldwide. The company combines enterprise SaaS software with proprietary data and advanced analytics to deliver intelligent products that power player evaluation, game strategy, performance development, and daily operations. By unifying workflows, video, and trusted data sources into a single AI-driven platform, Teamworks serves as both the technology backbone and the intelligence engine for modern sports organizations. Founded in 2004, Teamworks has expanded its data and AI capabilities through strategic acquisitions including Zelus Analytics, Telemetry Sports, Sportlogiq, and the enterprise business of Pro Football Focus (PFF). Learn more at teamworks.com.
