Wireless Wednesday Live: EY World Entrepreneur Awards

Christopher Barnett, the Founder and Chairman of ABA Centers, is this week competing in Monaco to win the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur of the Year™ 2025 Award. Barnett, who earlier this year was announced as EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the USA, is competing for the ultimate crown against winners from 42 other countries.

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Barnett earned his distinction for exceptional leadership and impact in the field of autism care. A former United States Marine turned entrepreneur, he founded ABA Centers to address a critical gap in access to quality, evidence-based treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

What began as a bold startup initiative has grown into one of the most expansive and fastest-growing ABA therapy networks in the U.S., serving children and families with compassion, clinical integrity, and technological innovation. When Fort Lauderdale native Barnett realized that his autistic daughter had been misdiagnosed as a young child, he set out to prevent others from having to endure a similar long wait for a proper diagnosis. A serial entrepreneur in the healthcare space, Barnett opened ABA Centers’ first autism care center in 2020, determined to rewrite the accepted standards for autism care. But he didn’t just rewrite them — he turned them upside down, building an innovative, disruptive business that has set new standards for autism health care.

He will be available live from Monaco to discuss how ABA Centers’ transformative work has not only improved individual lives but also helped shape public awareness and policy surrounding autism care. He can also share how his strategic vision, advocacy, and business acumen positioned him as a standout leader among thousands of U.S. entrepreneurs, ultimately earning him a top honor as the US Finalist at the 2025 EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards.