Ben Casavant, PhD, of Tasso, Inc. named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Mountain West finalist by EY US
Under Casavant’s leadership, Tasso is redefining blood collection with an innovative, accessible, and patient-centric approach
EY US celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs shaping the future of business
SEATTLE, April 24, 2026 – Ben Casavant, PhD, co-founder and chief executive officer of Tasso, Inc., has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Mountain West Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). An independent panel of judges selected Casavant among 40 finalists based on their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company growth and lasting impact in building long-term value.
Under Casavant’s leadership, the company has grown into a global operation, supporting customers across more than 60 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Tasso has achieved significant milestones including rapid growth, expansion into international markets, and the continued development of next-generation blood collection technologies that are transforming how healthcare data is collected.
“I’m honored to be named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist,” said Ben Casavant, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Tasso, inc. “Tasso’s chief technology officer, Erwin Berthier, and I started Tasso with a simple idea to make blood collection more accessible and patient-centric, and it’s been rewarding to see that vision flourish. None of this would be possible without our incredible team, who bring that vision to life every day. I’m deeply grateful to our team, partners, and the patients who continue to inspire our work.”
Founded in 2012, Tasso is a healthcare technology company redefining how blood is collected across the healthcare continuum. Its patient-centric devices enable simple, convenient, and virtually painless blood collection. By removing barriers such as travel, time, and needle anxiety, Tasso expands access and helps to bring healthcare anywhere, anytime.
To learn more about Tasso and its mission to make healthcare more accessible through patient-centric blood collection, visit www.tassoinc.com.
About Tasso
Tasso is a healthcare technology company that is transforming the traditional blood collection paradigm with a patient-centric approach. The company’s devices enable simple, convenient, and virtually painless blood collection for users. Tasso technology has the power to bring healthcare anywhere, anytime. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Tasso is privately held and funded by grants, investments, and co-development deals with various industry leaders. For more information, please visit www.tassoinc.com.
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