Neural DSP founder and CEO Douglas Castro wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

CapMan Growth portfolio company Neural DSP Technologies founder and CEO Douglas Castro is named Finnish Growth Entrepreneur 2022 in Finnish EY Entrepreneur Of the Year competition. Castro was awarded at the Finnish EY Entrepreneur Of the Year gala held November 4th, 2022. As a result of the win, Castro will be competing for the world title in the EY World Entrepreneur Of the Year gala organised in coming June.

The winners were chosen by an independent jury, broadly representing Finnish business expertise, and led by growth company investor and board professional Leena Niemistö.

”Warm congratulations to Douglas Castro and Neural DSP for winning the competition! Castro has built his unique entrepreneurial story by combining his passion for music and innovative technological know-how. Neural DSP has grown profitably in a short time, a testament of the entrepreneur’s strong competence”, shares Leena Niemistö, chairman of the jury, in a release published by EY.

Neural DSP creates cutting-edge sound processing software and hardware for musicians around the world. The easy-to-use products reduce the time spent on mixing, thus freeing musicians’ hands to create art. Originally from Chile, Castro’s company has been an international success since the launch of its first product.

“Winning the most prestigious entrepreneurship award is a great honour, not only for me, but also for our entire team,” shares Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022, Douglas Castro, in a release published by EY.

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year competition is organized by the audit and consulting company EY. The annual competition rewards entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership, and achievements. 51 Finnish growth companies participated in the 2022 competition.

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