Cornerstone Research CEO honored as an exceptional entrepreneur who is shaping the vibrant business landscape in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cornerstone Research, a leading provider of economic and financial consulting and expert testimony, is pleased to announce that Rahul Guha, the firm’s CEO, has been recognized as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® Bay Area award for 2025.
Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year® program is a prestigious recognition of entrepreneurial excellence. The award celebrates innovators and game-changers who are spearheading growth and transformation in their industries.
Rahul’s ability to balance strategic vision with a deep commitment to our people and our clients is a key factor in our success.
—Kristin Feitzinger
Said Kristin Feitzinger, chair of Cornerstone Research’s Board of Directors and a longtime colleague of Dr. Guha: “As our firm has evolved and grown, I have been continually impressed and inspired by Rahul’s ability to identify new opportunities and implement transformative initiatives. Moreover, his ability to balance strategic vision with a deep commitment to our people and our clients is a key factor in our success. I am delighted to see him recognized for his remarkable entrepreneurial achievements.”
During his nearly three decades with Cornerstone Research, Dr. Guha has been a driving force behind the firm’s success, leading the company to become a premier provider of research, consulting, and data-driven economic analysis in challenging litigation and regulatory matters. To steer the firm in this highly competitive market, Dr. Guha has prioritized innovation, particularly in the use of data and technology; adaptability; and investment in the firm’s people, whose development reinforces Cornerstone Research’s continued leadership position.
To me, a key element of entrepreneurship is trusting our people. By cultivating a culture of empowerment, we advance the business and have the skill and capacity to grow in new directions.
—Rahul Guha
“It is an honor to be recognized among this outstanding EOY class of forward-looking leaders,” said Dr. Guha. “To me, a key element of entrepreneurship is trusting our people. We have a deep bench of young, incredibly smart economists whose diverse perspectives make our team better and enable us to deliver better work to our clients. By cultivating a culture of empowerment, strategic risk-taking, and innovation, we advance the business and have the skill and capacity to grow in new directions.”
The 2025 winner of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® Bay Area award will be announced at a gala dinner in San Francisco on June 13. The event will bring together top entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry professionals to celebrate the achievements of this year’s finalists.
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