Davinci Micro Fulfillment CEO wins EY New Jersey entrepreneur award

Corey Apirian, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment, was named an EY US Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 New Jersey Award winner on June 17, 2026. The honor moves Apirian into national consideration and spotlights Davinci’s technology for helping retailers run smaller, faster urban fulfillment centers. Why it matters: - The award puts Davinci Micro Fulfillment and its CEO in front of national judges as the company pushes a micro-fulfillment model aimed at cutting delivery times and operating costs. - The recognition also signals investor and industry validation for software-led fulfillment infrastructure in eCommerce. What happened: - Corey Apirian, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment, was named an EY US Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 New Jersey Award winner on June 17, 2026. - Apirian was selected from nearly 1,000 program participants, including 592 finalists across 17 regions. - As a New Jersey winner, Apirian will now be considered for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 National Awards. The details: - Apirian has 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, with a background in merchandising and eCommerce operations. - Davinci Micro Fulfillment was founded in 2020. - The company deploys a technology platform for operating micro-fulfillment centers. - Davinci provides software, expertise and resources for retailers and eCommerce companies that manage small urban warehouses. - The system includes inventory and order management, plus pick, pack and ship fulfillment. - The model is designed to support same-day or next-day delivery of online orders. - Judges evaluated candidates on long-term value creation, entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven commitment, and significant growth and impact. - Regional winners were chosen by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs and business leaders. - The Entrepreneur of the Year program is in its 41st year. - The program honors founders, transformational CEOs and multigenerational family business leaders. - The US program spans 17 regional programs, with regional winners selected every June. - National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®. - The national overall winner will advance to the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award in May 2027. - EY says the program has celebrated more than 11,000 entrepreneurs in the US since 1986 and now reaches nearly 60 countries and territories. - More information is available in the company’s announcement and on Davinci Micro Fulfillment’s LinkedIn page . Between the lines: - The win suggests Davinci’s pitch to retailers is resonating around a narrow but growing problem: how to fulfill online orders faster from smaller, strategically placed facilities. - The award also reflects a broader shift in how entrepreneurial success is being measured, with judges emphasizing impact, durability and purpose alongside growth. What’s next: - Apirian will face national judging ahead of the November awards at Strategic Growth Forum®. - The national overall winner will later compete for the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year™ title in May 2027. - Davinci Micro Fulfillment will continue promoting its end-to-end fulfillment platform for consumer brands and retailers.