in central new york. and today it is a global food brand. he has built a billion-dollar business empire while building better lives for his employees. he has championed refugees in marginalized communities in chobani s workforce providing access to continued education and creating a culture of family for those far from their own. [ cheers and applause ] but with a vision that extended beyond his own company, hamdi set up the tent partnership for refugees, an organization which mobilizes the private sector to address the global refugee crisis. take a look. so my name is prakas. i m originally from nepal. so we wanted to move america for a better life. when i came here, i found everything that i wanted.