CEO Jamie Arundell-Latshaw, Lexicon, Inc. recognized as one of 2013's "100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs"

FILLMORE, Calif., Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamie Arundell-Latshaw, Co-Founder and CEO of Lexicon, Inc. was honored as one of America's "100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs" by Goldman Sachs at the 2nd annual Builders + Innovator's Summit held at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Resort and Spa in Marana, AZ.

Jamie Arundell-Latshaw was accompanied by world leaders such as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Ambassador to NATO Nick Burns, Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert, Zappos Founder Tony Hsieh, Elon Musk CEO of Space Exploration Technologies, Jimmy lovine CEO of Beats Electronics, Chef and Restaurateur Thomas Keller, General Stanley McChrystal Former Commander of US and International Forces Afghanistan and Goldman Sachs CEO LLoyd Blankfein.

Jamie was chosen for her work in the defense industry, commented on the award:  "Our entire team - from our managers, to recruiters, to our Subject Matter Experts have worked extremely hard to reach this point.  At Lexicon, we're committed to training the "Warfighter" to be better equipped, prepared, and ready for any global situation or contingency".

"We are honored to recognize Jamie Latshaw as one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2013," said David Solomon, co-head of investment banking at Goldman Sachs. "This is the second year for the summit and our goal remains the same. We pair seasoned and emerging entrepreneurs — the builders and innovators — from a diverse set of industries to discuss how to make vital, enduring companies that reshape industries and boost the world's economies through innovation."

For more than 140 years, Goldman Sachs has been advising and financing entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their businesses. In addition to honoring 100 entrepreneurs, the summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by Goldman Sachs experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

SOURCE Lexicon, Inc.