In recognition of their influential contributions in entrepreneurship, Endeavor Miami honored three world-class business leaders at its fifth annual gala. Marcelo Claure, COO of SoftBank Group, Jorge Mas, Co-Founder and Chairman of MasTec, and Jose Mas, CEO of MasTec, received Endeavor Miami’s Impact Award on November 10th, at the Faena Forum in South Beach.
Endeavor Miami’s fifth annual gala united more than 350 business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and international influencers to celebrate South Florida’s high-impact entrepreneurship movement.
The Honorees
Highlighting his wide-range of accomplishments in the tech, banking, and sports industry, Marcelo Claure, also CEO of SoftBank International and Executive Chairman of Sprint, was honored for his commitment to shining a light on the startup community in Miami through his inherent entrepreneurial spirit. His success began when he founded Brightstar Corp., a company that became one of the largest cell phone distributors worldwide. Claure’s story serves as an inspiration for Endeavor entrepreneurs and others in the startup community.
Jorge and Jose Mas, who currently operate one of the largest infrastructure services providers in the United States, received the Impact Award alongside Claure. Jorge, Chairman, and Co-Founder of MasTec, and Jose, CEO of MasTec, has led the company to reach $6.6 billion in revenue, obtaining recognition as a Fortune 500 company. The evolution and growth of MasTec is an indication of their impactful leadership skills and commitment to generating opportunities within the North American economy.
As partners of Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, Claure and the Mas brother’s most recent venture, they aim to bring Major League Soccer to South Florida, to continue promoting the city’s expansion through sports and entertainment.