Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/buyatab-online-inc-founder-selected-as-ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-y-c80906beeec9/ --- description: Matias Marquez, founder and COO of Buyatab Online Inc, has been selected as a Pacific region finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. title: Buyatab Online Inc Founder Selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist image: https://giftcard.news/images/social/v1/buyatab-online-inc-founder-selected-ernst-young-entrepreneur-year-finalist-6066c506880700d52a961d3d8a24064e.jpg --- 1. [Home](https://giftcard.news/) 2. [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) # Buyatab Online Inc Founder Selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Matias Marquez, founder and COO of Buyatab Online Inc, has been selected as a Pacific region finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. By [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) July 25, 2016 2 min read Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fgift-cards%2Fbuyatab-online-inc-founder-selected-as-ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-y-c80906beeec9%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=Buyatab%20Online%20Inc%20Founder%20Selected%20as%20Ernst%20%26%20Young%20Entrepreneur%20of%20the%20Year%20Finalist "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fgift-cards%2Fbuyatab-online-inc-founder-selected-as-ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-y-c80906beeec9%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=Buyatab%20Online%20Inc%20Founder%20Selected%20as%20Ernst%20%26%20Young%20Entrepreneur%20of%20the%20Year%20Finalist%20https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fgift-cards%2Fbuyatab-online-inc-founder-selected-as-ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-y-c80906beeec9%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "WhatsApp") According to an announcement published on July 25, 2016, at https://web.[buyatab](https://giftcard.news/company/buyatab/).com/our-news/matias-marquez-announced-pacific-[ey](https://giftcard.news/company/ey/)\-entrepreneur-year-finalist/, [Matias Marquez](https://giftcard.news/person/matias-marquez/), founder and COO of Buyatab Online Inc, has been selected as a Pacific region finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award recognizes the success of Canadian entrepreneurs, and Marquez is being honored in the category of Marketing Technology. Marquez stated that it is an honor to be a finalist and to be recognized alongside accomplished entrepreneurs across the region. Buyatab Online Inc is a leader in digital gifting, providing advanced online gift card infrastructure solutions for medium and large-sized businesses. The company's technology allows for seamless gift card purchases and delivery via email or text message, and is compatible with mobile wallets such as [Apple Wallet](https://giftcard.news/company/apple/) and [Google Pay](https://giftcard.news/company/google/). The Pacific winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award will be announced at a gala on September 30, 2016\. The winner will then go on to compete with winners from other regions for the title of Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year, and ultimately for the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year title, which will be announced in June 2017 in Monaco, France. Buyatab Online Inc provides eGift Card services to merchants in a variety of sectors, including retail, hospitality, and restaurant. The company has clients in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and its technology has been designed to leverage the growth in mobile device and social media use. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award has been recognizing the success of Canadian entrepreneurs for 23 years, and is a prestigious honor in the business community. Marquez's selection as a finalist is a testament to his innovative approach to digital gifting and his commitment to empowering relationships between merchants and their customers. Buyatab Online Inc's services are designed to provide a seamless and convenient experience for both merchants and their customers. The company's technology allows for easy gift card purchases and delivery, and its compatibility with mobile wallets makes it a convenient option for customers on-the-go. The announcement of Marquez as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award is a significant recognition of his achievements and the success of Buyatab Online Inc. The company will likely continue to be a leader in the digital gifting industry, and Marquez's innovative approach will likely continue to drive growth and success. ## Sources and documents ExpandCollapse * [Matias Marquez Announced as Pacific EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist](https://web.buyatab.com/our-news/matias-marquez-announced-pacific-ey-entrepreneur-year-finalist/?utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news) — web.buyatab.com ## In this article ### Companies * [Apple](https://giftcard.news/company/apple/) * [Buyatab](https://giftcard.news/company/buyatab/) * [EY](https://giftcard.news/company/ey/) * [Google](https://giftcard.news/company/google/) ### People * [Matias Marquez](https://giftcard.news/person/matias-marquez/) Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fgift-cards%2Fbuyatab-online-inc-founder-selected-as-ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-y-c80906beeec9%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=Buyatab%20Online%20Inc%20Founder%20Selected%20as%20Ernst%20%26%20Young%20Entrepreneur%20of%20the%20Year%20Finalist "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fgift-cards%2Fbuyatab-online-inc-founder-selected-as-ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-y-c80906beeec9%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=Buyatab%20Online%20Inc%20Founder%20Selected%20as%20Ernst%20%26%20Young%20Entrepreneur%20of%20the%20Year%20Finalist%20https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Fgift-cards%2Fbuyatab-online-inc-founder-selected-as-ernst-young-entrepreneur-of-the-y-c80906beeec9%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "WhatsApp") ![Portrait of Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/suzie-elis-editorial-portrait-w320.webp) About the author ## [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) Journalist — Gift Cards & Digital Gifting Suzie Elis covers gift card products, digital gifting and distribution for Gift Card News. 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