Negocios Magazine has announced that Rafael Olloqui, Co-Founder and CEO of BTS Group, will be recognized at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards, scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami. Olloqui will receive the 'International Business Expansion Award,' which honors his entrepreneurial career and pivotal role in the company's international growth within the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Founded in Miami, BTS Group has established a significant presence in the international communications market over the past two decades. Under Olloqui's leadership, the company has evolved from its initial focus on voice solutions to a diversified portfolio that includes artificial intelligence, automation, omnichannel communications, and new digital platforms. The group's operations now span the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with headquarters in Miami and a strategic office in Zaragoza, Spain.
BTS Group's scale is evident in its reported handling of over 18 billion voice minutes annually across more than 180 countries. The company has also forged a strategic alliance with SoftBank through SBTS, aiming to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets. This expansion underscores Olloqui's ability to anticipate industry shifts and position the company for sustained growth.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, expressed pride in recognizing Olloqui, stating, "For Negocios Magazine, it is a true honor to recognize Rafael Olloqui, an entrepreneur from Miami, who has succeeded in developing a company with a clear international vision. His entrepreneurial mindset, ability to innovate, and expansion strategy represent precisely the kind of leadership we seek to highlight through the Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards."
The awards ceremony will bring together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an exclusive dinner and recognition event. The evening will commence at 6:30 PM with a cocktail reception, followed by the awards dinner and ceremony from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM in the Ballroom at the EB Hotel Miami. Olloqui will officially receive the award during this event, joining a distinguished group of honorees selected by the magazine.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, focuses on entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders in South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The publication offers print and digital formats, with a website providing continuous coverage of business news, interviews, and executive profiles. It also distributes content through international platforms like PressReader and maintains an active social media presence. The magazine is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., which also publishes other titles including Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus.
This recognition highlights not only BTS Group's business achievements but also the impact of an entrepreneur who has contributed to building an international technology organization from Miami, connecting markets, companies, and people worldwide.
