Dr. Rafael Marrero, founder of the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), will be honored as one of the Top Entrepreneur of USA award recipients during an October 9, 2025 ceremony at the EB Hotel in Miami. The recognition comes during Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations and underscores the increasing prominence of Hispanic professionals in specialized research fields that influence national and international policy.
The Top Entrepreneur of USA awards represent a prestigious recognition dedicated to honoring business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership in their respective fields. These awards highlight the dedication, innovation and positive impact that entrepreneurs generate in their communities and beyond. For Marrero, this recognition validates the strategic importance of geopolitical analysis and national security research conducted by Hispanic-led institutions.
Receiving the Top Entrepreneur of USA 2025 prize is an honor that I share with the entire MSI² team, said Dr. Marrero. This recognition not only reflects our effort to consolidate a reference Think tank in geopolitics, national security and strategic analysis, but also the value of Hispanic talent that integrates our institution. The award ceremony, organized by Negocios and Ejecutiva Magazine, will feature a cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner, creating an environment for networking and celebrating entrepreneurial achievements.
The significance of this recognition extends beyond individual achievement. In a short time, we have shown that vision, dedication and excellence can turn an idea into an influential platform, capable of projecting the Hispanic voice and offering concrete solutions to the strategic challenges of Latin America and the hemisphere, said economist Marrero. This acknowledgment comes at a time when geopolitical tensions and security concerns require diverse perspectives and specialized analysis from institutions like MSI².
The event organizers, Negocios and Ejecutiva Magazine, represent the only Spanish-language business publications in southern Florida focused on entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and lawyer Karen Blanco, the magazines publish both in print and digital formats, with their content available through multiple platforms including their websites at https://www.negociosmagazine.com and https://www.ejecutivamagazine.com. The publications also distribute through Pressreader, a digital platform with more than 7,000 publications worldwide, and through the ISSUU.com platform where complete online publications can be visualized.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and community leaders in what promises to be a memorable celebration of achievements, innovation and leadership in the United States entrepreneurial community. The Top Entrepreneur of USA ceremony serves not only as a platform to honor success but also as an opportunity to promote new alliances and collaborations that could shape future business and research initiatives across the hemisphere.
The annual Top Entrepreneurs of USA Awards distinguish women and businessmen who stand out in their businesses or professional activities. For the Hispanic community specifically, Marrero's recognition represents a milestone in demonstrating the capability of Hispanic-led institutions to contribute meaningfully to critical fields like national security and geopolitical analysis, potentially inspiring future generations of Hispanic entrepreneurs to pursue specialized, high-impact ventures.
