Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute Founder Recognized as Top Entrepreneur of USA
Dr. Rafael Marrero, founder of the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute, will receive the Top Entrepreneur of USA 2025 award, highlighting the growing influence of Hispanic entrepreneurs in strategic analysis and geopolitics.
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 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations and underscores the increasing prominence of Hispanic business leadership in specialized fields.
Negocios and Ejecutiva Magazine, leaders in executive information in southern Florida, organize the annual Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards to honor business leaders demonstrating exceptional performance and leadership. The awards highlight dedication, innovation, and positive community impact while inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs. Marrero's selection recognizes his success in establishing MSI² as a reference think tank in geopolitics, national security, and strategic analysis.
Receiving this prize is an honor 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 economist added that in a short time, they have demonstrated that vision, dedication and excellence can turn an idea into an influential platform capable of projecting the Hispanic voice and offering concrete solutions to strategic challenges in Latin America and the hemisphere.
The awards ceremony will feature a cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner, creating networking opportunities while celebrating entrepreneurial achievements. Attendees will connect with other entrepreneurs and community leaders in what organizers describe as a cozy environment. The event serves as both an honor platform and an opportunity to promote new alliances and collaborations within the United States entrepreneurial community.
Negocios and Ejecutiva Magazine represent significant media presence in southern Florida's business community. Founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and lawyer Karen Blanco, they remain the only Spanish-language business magazines in the region published in both print and digital formats. The publications maintain active online presence through their websites at https://www.negociosmagazine.com and https://www.ejecutivamagazine.com, which feature daily news updates and extensive social media content distribution.
The magazines also distribute content through Pressreader, a digital platform with over 7,000 publications worldwide accessible through hotels, companies, airplanes, and cruises. Additionally, both publications appear on the ISSUU.com platform where complete online versions are available. Negocios Magazine operates under media group Diurna Urbis Group Corp., which also publishes Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time and Hispanic Time: Electric Cars Plus.