Inside PROFILEconnect: Workout With Kobi Karp & @BabyMommaFit

On March 13th PROFILEmiami hosted its first ever PROFILEconnect real estate networking fitness class at Kobi Karp's Wynwood headquarters with Kobi Karp and Nancy Karp. The high-intensity workout was led by celebrity fitness trainer Starr Hawkins, popularly known as @babymommafit, who energized guests to connect, get fit and unwind with their peers. Following getting the workout, guests got to network with Miami's elite real estate and business professionals while enjoying nutritious refreshments courtesy of Carrot Express, Zeroe Plant Based Caviar and energizing drinks from GORGIE and E11EVEN Vodka. Guests also took home a luxurious goodie bag featuring a 5-minute journal by Intelligent Change, a premium Taja Collection candle and kava drinks by Surenitea.

Part of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series, the event will bring together Miami’s top real estate industry and business professionals, influencers and fitness enthusiasts, for a fun wellness evening with industry leaders.

Inside The PROFILE Design Summit at Eichholtz Miami

On Thursday February 1, 2024, PROFILEmiami hosted its inaugural and sold-out PROFILE Design Summit, featuring architecture and interior design icons Kobi Karp, Louis Birdman, Will Meyer and Ralph Choeff. The evening took place at Eichholtz Gallery in Miami Design District and was attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, architects and designers as well as guests from all over the design world who flew in to experience PROFILEmiami’s highly regarded bespoke networking.

The panelists shared their experiences working in design and architecture not only in Miami, but across a global portfolio of projects. Louis Birdman of One Thousand Group discussed his experience working with Zaha Hadid on One Thousand Museum and how the project meant so much to her after missing out on the opportunity to design the Perez Art Musuem. Their tower now overlooks the museum and serves as one of the most iconic parts of Miami’s skyline. Will Meyer and Kobi Karp gave attendees insight on how to move your career in the design world to the next level and their experiences working with Barry Sternlicht on 1 Hotel South Beach. Ralph Choeff discussed designing homes with $70 million price tags and working with extremely high-end clients on these architectural masterpieces. Attendees were welcomed into the discussion with an extended Q&A session.

Guests had the opportunity to network with the design industry’s best as well as experience Iberico Ham by Modern Stones, Spankopita and Aysrtico wine by AGB Stones, a selection of sandwiches and bites by Pura Vida and Zeroe Plant Based Caviar. Guest also enjoyed custom cocktails by Brugal Rum and E11EVEN Vodka. On view was a very special custom curated art collection by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of ArtLife featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly. The night featured an hour of networking with sounds by local DJs DAKAP, followed by the panel discussion and Q&A. Other sponsors who participated included Quartzology, Disruptive Real Estate, Cryptic Air.

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PROFILEconnect: South Florida Capital Markets Summit at E11EVEN Residences Beyond on 2/7/24

On Wednesday February 7, 2024 PROFILEmiami will host its inaugural South Florida Capital Markets Summit, exploring the current state and future of how real estate in Miami is valued, financed, and transacted with South Florida’s top real estate and finance executives.

Discover the intricacies of commercial real estate investment and financial markets where industry leaders will dissect the impact of changing interest rates, inflation, and global economic conditions on investment decisions. The exclusive panel features industry leaders developer Dan Kodsi of Royal Palm Companies, Dev Motwani of Merrimac Ventures, Raul Llanes of City National Bank, Michael May of Silverstein Capital and Justin Oates of Cain International; moderated by Matt Einheber of TitleEQ.

Panelists will have a comprehensive discussion about the current capital stack in commercial real estate deals and explore strategies that sponsors can employ to optimize their capital structure. The discussion will also delve into the market's underwriting standards and loan-to-value ratios, uncovering their influence on loan approvals; as well as a spectrum of financing options, from debt and equity to mezzanine financing and EB-5, and grasp typical terms offered. The discussion serves to educate attendees to anticipate future challenges and opportunities in the commercial real estate financing landscape while acquiring best practices for managing and mitigating risks, particularly in times of economic uncertainty.

Part of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series, the event brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a traditional business setting. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders as they discuss the industry’s most pressing topics. The evening is hosted by Demetri Demetri Demascus and Katya Demina of PROFILEmiami.

Panelists:

• Dev Motwani, Merrimac Ventures

• Dan Kodsi, Royal Palm Companies

• Michael May, Silverstein Capital

• Raul Llanes, City National Bank

• Justin Oates, Cain International

• Moderator: Matthew Einheber, TitleEQ

Who Should Attend: Developers, Investors, Brokers, Lenders, Private Equity, Family Offices, Architects, Lawyers, Designers, Wealth Managers, Financial Planners, CPAs and other Business Professionals.

Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Where: E11EVEN Residences Beyond Sales Gallery, 1018 N Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

Time: 6 PM - 9 PM

Music: DAKAP

Food & Drinks: Zeroe Plant Based Caviar, E11EVEN Vodka

Schedule:

• 6 PM - 7 PM: Cocktails & Networking w/ sound by DAKAP

• 7 PM - 8 PM: Architecture & Interior Design Panel

• 8 PM - 9 PM: Cocktails & Networking w/ sounds by DAKAP

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PROFILEconnect: Design Summit Architecture & Interior Design at Eichholtz Gallery on 2/1/24

On Thursday February 1, 2024, PROFILEmiami will host its inaugural PROFILE Design Summit, exploring the state of the Architecture and Interior Design industries. The PROFILE Design Summit is the next installment of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series, which brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a traditional business setting. PROFILEconnect is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects, designers and other service providers.

Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders. The night will feature an hour of networking with sounds by local DJs DAKAP, followed by the panel discussion and Q&A, and will finish off with more networking, supplemented by an open bar throughout the night and experience Zeroe Plant Based Caviar. Also on view will be a custom curated art collection by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of ArtLife featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly.

Panelists:

• Kobi Karp, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

• Louis Birdman, One Thousand Group

• Ralph Choeff, Choeff Levy Fischman

• Will Meyer, Meyer Davis Studio

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Who Should Attend: Architects, Interior Designers, Design Vendors, Construction & GC’s, Developers, Investors, Brokers, Lenders, Architects, Lawyers, Wealth Managers, Financial Planners, CPAs and other Business Professionals.

Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Where: Eichholtz Miami, 3711 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, Miami Design District

Time: 6 PM - 9 PM

Schedule:

• 6 PM - 7 PM: Cocktails & Networking w/ sound by DAKAP

• 7 PM - 8 PM: Architecture & Interior Design Panel

• 8 PM - 9 PM: Cocktails & Networking w/ sounds by DAKAP

Music / DJ: DAKAP

Food & Drinks By: Pura Vida, Zeroe Plant Based Caviar, E11EVEN Vodka, Brugal Rum, Kopu Water

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Meet The Legendary Miami Architects and Developers Speaking At The PROFILE Design Summit

On Thursday February 1, 2024, PROFILEmiami will host its inaugural PROFILE Design Summit, exploring the state of the Architecture and Interior Design industries. The lavish bespoke networking soirée will feature a panel discussion featuring legendary architects Kobi Karp and Ralph Choeff, interior design icon Will Meyer, as well as one of Miami’s leading developers who specializes in bringing starchitects into some of Miami’s most iconic, skyline changing towers, Louis Birdman. The panel will explore hot-button topics in the design world including Miami’s design landscape, architecture, interior design, sustainability, Starchitects, the newest styles and collections, new technology and its impact on architecture, etc.

Louis Birdman, One Thousand Group, Co-Founder

Projects: One Thousand Museum (Delivered), Villa Miami Residences

For over three decades, real estate industry veteran Louis Birdman has taken a leadership role in the development of over 70 residential projects, comprising more than 18,000 residential units nationwide with real estate valued in excess of $5 billion. Mr. Birdman has an extensive background in property acquisitions, dispositions, entitlements, financing, planning, design, construction, sales, and marketing. Since the late 1990s Mr. Birdman has been a principal investor and lead developer in numerous condominium developments projects nationwide, as well as multiple high-rise properties he has either developed or acquired, converted and sold as condominiums in Miami including Emerald Brickell, Vue on Brickell and Davinci Coral Gables.

Mr. Birdman’s most Recently completed projects include One Thousand Museum designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, a 62 Story ultra-luxury high-rise condominium Tower with 84 Residences, which has become known around the world as one of the most recognized building on the Miami Skyline. The project was described as “one of the most complex skyscrapers to ever make it off the drawing board” on PBS’s documentary, “Impossible Builds.” One Thousand Museum has won over a dozen industry awards including World’s Best International High-Rise Architecture and ENR Best of the Best Project Nationwide in the Residential / Hospitality Category.

Currently Mr. Birdman along with his partners are in the pre-development phase on numerous South Florida developments, Including Villa Miami, a 56 story 72 residence ultra-luxury condominium tower on the bay at 29th Street in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, designed by ODP Architects. One Thousand Group is co-developing Villa Miami with Terra Group and will be the first condominium residences branded by the global hospitality visionaries Major Food Group. Additionally, Mr. Birdman and his partners have recently announced and received approvals for a planned Luxury / Class-A Mixed use 46 Story office tower designed by KPF Architects, at Biscayne Blvd and 36th Street adjacent to the Miami Design District.

Mr. Birdman has been a registered architect licensed in multiple jurisdictions in the past, including New York, Illinois, Nevada and remains licensed in Florida where he has been a registered architect since 1989. Mr. Birdman was also a principal in an architectural firm he co-founded in 1986 and managed that firm until its sale to his co-founder in the late 1990’s Mr. Birdman holds a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Florida, as well as a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami.

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Kobi Karp, Founder Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

Projects: Four Seasons at The Surf Club, Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club, Bay Harbor Towers, Palazzo Del Sol Fisher Island, One Hotel Miami Beach, Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Fort Lauderdale, The Shore Club Miami Beach, 1 Hotel South Beach

Kobi Karp is the Founder and Principal of Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Inc (KKAID). Kobi Karp founded the firm in 1996 and has been the Principal-in-Charge of design since that time. KKAID is a full-service architectural and interior design firm providing a vast array of services, ranging from the design of large-scale, high-rise condominium and hospitality projects to intimate, small-scale low-rise residential and commercial structures.

Educated at the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Technology, Kobi Karp earned degrees in both Architecture and Environmental Design. Subsequently, Kobi Karp began his career working on major hospitality and all- inclusive resort projects throughout the United States and the Caribbean. His restoration design techniques have contributed to a renaissance in one of this country’s most cherished areas, Miami Beach’s Art Deco District which is internationally recognized around the world.

Kobi Karp has developed expertise in design over the last 20 years, working with a wide range of project types, sizes, complexities, and budgets. It is through this last quarter century working in warm weather climates that KKAID has garnered international acclaim and been selected to spearhead numerous resort projects. Developers and builders in the Caribbean, Black Sea region, and the Middle East have relied on the firm for their design eye and planning.

Kobi Karp is a recognized member of the American Institute of Architects, honored for his award-winning designs and buildings and he is a licensed Professional Architect in 9 states and in Abu Dhabi (UAE). His firm has been featured in renowned national and local publications based on their major contributions in the preservation of historical areas.

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Ralph Choeff, AIA, Founding Principal, Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design

Projects: Ultra-luxury single family homes including 6360 North Bay Road Miami Beach, Villa Paradiso Vero Beach, 320 S Hibiscus Drive Miami Beach, 9530 W Broadview Drive Bay Harbor Islands, and 19 Palm Avenue Miami Beach

Ralph Choeff is a graduate of Pratt Institute where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree. While living in New York City, Choeff designed low-income Section-8 housing in the City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, among other projects.

Upon graduation in 1978, Choeff moved to Miami where he launched his own firm in 1983. He has since established himself and his firm as leaders in South Florida’s Tropical Modern architecture. The architectural style making waves across South Florida’s most exclusive neighborhoods such as the Venetian Islands and North Bay Road combines Choeff’s love for classic midcentury modern design with tropical elements like South American Ipe wood, Limestone, Travertine, and other exotic stones. Choeff’s designs feature expansive floor-to-ceiling glass doors that often slide and pocket to allow for unobstructed views of the water. Choeff is also a fan of implementing Zen-like water features such as a reflecting pond at the entryway with “floating" steps that lead one to the front door, or cascading waterfalls with a modern flair throughout.

Choeff has gone on to win several local and international design awards and has designed residences for a multitude of high-profile global executives, celebrities, musicians, and professional athletes including Alex Rodriguez. In addition to luxury single-family residences, Choeff has also designed notable Miami Beach hotels including the Mondrian South Beach and The Angler’s.

In 2022, Ralph and his partners, Raphael Levy and Paul Fischman, opened an office in Tampa as a result of the growing market demand for their highly desirable style of architecture in the area.

Born in Havana, Cuba, Choeff lives in Miami, Florida.

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Will Meyer, Co-Principal & Co-Founder, Meyer Davis

Projects: Park Grove, Baccarat Residences, Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove, Auberge Beach Residences Fort Lauderdale, Jade Signature, The Well Bay Harbor Islands, 1 Hotel South Beach

Born and raised in Tennessee, Will Meyer is a graduate of the Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction. He began his career in New York as an intern for the avant-garde architect Peter Eisenman, which led to a full-time position at Gwathmey Siegel & Associates, where he was mentored by the legendary Charles Gwathmey. In 1999, he and Gray Davis founded Meyer Davis Studio as a full-service design firm with both residential and hospitality projects. Will shares a passion for art and architecture with a clientele that includes fashion designers, celebrity chefs, and powerhouse hoteliers. His ability to work in both modernist and traditional vernaculars has led to commissions around the globe.

Will and his wife, Kerstin, reside with their two children in their home in Nashville, and spend summers at his beach house in East Hampton, originally designed by architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen, which Will renovated and expanded in harmony with the original design and winters in Mexico at the house he designed in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

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PROFILE Design Summit - Architecture + Interior Design

On Thursday February 1, 2024, PROFILEmiami will host its inaugural PROFILE Design Summit, exploring the state of the Architecture and Interior Design industries. The PROFILE Design Summit is the next installment of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series, which brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a traditional business setting. PROFILEconnect is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects, designers and other service providers.

Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders. The night will feature an hour of networking with sounds by local DJs DAKAP, followed by the panel discussion and Q&A, and will finish off with more networking, supplemented by an open bar throughout the night and bites by Pura Vida and Zeroe Plant Based Caviar.

Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Where: Eichholtz Miami, 3711 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, Miami Design District

Time: 6 PM - 9 PM

Music / DJ: DAKAP

Food & Drinks By: Pura Vida, Zeroe Plant Based Caviar, E11EVEN Vodka, Brugal Rum, Kopu Water

Panelists:

• Kobi Karp, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

• Louis Birdman, One Thousand Group

• Ralph Choeff, Choeff Levy Fischman

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PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Collector Hypercars @ Prestige Imports on 1/25/24

PROFILEmiami has teamed up with leading Miami-based hypercar dealership Prestige Imports to host PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Collector Hypercars @ Prestige Imports, where passion and opulence intersect. PROFILE Collectors Club is an ultra-luxury bespoke experience bringing together today's hottest brands and rarest collector's items with Miami's most active real estate and business professionals to connect and learn about their passions outside of a business setting.

Prestige Imports CEO Brett David, CURATED founder John Temerian, real estate developer Gil Dezer of Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower, and celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art Life, will share insights into hypercar evolution, the preferences of the new generation of collectors, and the potential influence on vintage, modern, hybrid, and electric supercar values.

Immerse yourself in Prestige Imports' one-of-a-kind Miami Showroom for an ultra-luxury experience featuring:

• ON VIEW: A custom curated collection of coveted vintage and modern hypercars from brands such as Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari, McClaren and Lamborghini, guided by supercar icon Brett David, vintage supercar dealer John Temerian of CURATED, and renowned collector Gil Dezer, developer of Bentley Residences Miami and Porsche Design Tower.

• ON VIEW: Custom curated collection of over 60+ rare timepieces including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Rolex, etc. by Timepiece Trading.

• ON VIEW: Custom curated art collection by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art | Life featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly.

• A panel discussion with exploring "The Evolution of Collector Hypercars” featuring esteemed panelists, including Prestige Imports CEO Brett David, CURATED founder John Temerian, real estate developer Gil Dezer of Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower, and celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art Life.

• Pop-Ups by Miami-based shoe and lifestyle brand Blu Scarpa and diamond jeweler Susan Blake.

• A luxury DJ-led cocktail soiree surrounded by rare hypercars. Food & Drinks by Pura Vida, Zeroe Plant Based Caviar, E11EVEN Vodka, VIP Seltzer and Brugal Rum.

• Music by local Miami-based DJ DAKAP

Date: January 25, 2024

Location: Prestige Imports, 15050 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach

Event Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

DJ/ Music: DAKAP

Fireside Chat Speakers:

• Brett David, Prestige Imports

• Gil Dezer, Dezer Development 

• John Temerian, CURATED

• Avery Andon, Art Life

About PROFILE Collectors Club:

PROFILE Collectors Club is where Miami’s top investors, developers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, brokers, financiers, architects and designers forge new and lasting relationships through thoughtful discourse. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences at the synergy of luxury, bringing together real estate with cars, watches, art and a passion for collecting. 

About Prestige Imports:

Founded in 1977, Prestige Imports is one of North America’s leading factory authorized Lamborghini dealerships as well as an internationally-renowned dealership for luxury, exotic, and supercars, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Karma, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Pagani, Porsche, Range Rover, and Rolls-Royce.

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Inside ‘The Revitalization of North Beach: An Exploration Into the Past, Present & Future’ Presented by Ella Miami Beach

On Wednesday November 1, 2023, PROFILEmiami, Ella Miami Beach and Constellation Group presented ‘The Revitalization of North Beach: An Exploration Into the Past, Present & Future’, featuring an immersive panel event exploring Miami Beach’s North Beach, its rich past, and fast changing landscape. The engaging panel was highlighted by keynote speakers Eduardo Otaola of Constellation Group and developer of Ella Miami Beach; Raymond Fort of Arquitectonica; Daniel de la Vega of ONEsir; and Tracy Slavens of LSN Partners, LLC; moderated by Demetri Demascus of PROFILEmiami.

The evening was held at the Ella Miami Beach Sales Gallery on Miami Beach’s famed Collins Avenue. The evening was hosted by Eduardo Otaola, developers Constellation Group and Vietmar, as well as Demetri Demascus and Katya Demina, Co-Founders of PROFILEmiami.

The relaxed and open setting provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about the current and future state of North Beach and how new developments such as Ella are giving a nod to the neighborhood’s past. The sales gallery set an intimate yet luxurious ambiance to enjoy cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka and Ruka Winebar, as well as juices and bites by Pura Vida, while networking with some of South Florida’s preeminent real estate leaders and enjoying sounds by Miami-based DJ DAKAP.

The stunning, state-of-the-art, showroom for Ella Miami Beach offers a sneak preview of the art deco inspiration, style and sophistication of the project being developed by Constellation Group, The Boschetti Group, and Vietmar. The 10-story boutique condominium will soon rise in the heart of Miami Beach at 6940 Abbott Avenue. Ella Miami Beach will feature 95 residences exclusively marketed by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty including studios to two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 434 to 1,076 square feet. Prices start in the upper $600,000s, an attractive entry price for a new-build product in Miami Beach, where new construction pricing typically starts at approximately $1 million. The new construction building is expected to break ground in the first quarter of 2024 and is slated for completion in 2026.

Inside 'Emerging Leaders: The Next Generation of Real Estate' Presented by Miami Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate

On Thursday September 26, 2023, PROFILEmiami and the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate presented “Emerging Leaders: The Next Generation of Real Estate”, featuring an immersive panel event exploring the different stages of a career in the real estate industry and what it takes to get there. The engaging panel featured keynote speakers Manuel de Zárraga, Executive Managing Director, Executive Committee Council Member, JLL Capital Markets, Americas; Jakub Hejl, the Founder & CEO of Westside Capital; Diego Torrealba, a current student in Miami Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate program and a Senior Vice President at MG Developer; Marc Chasin, a Vice President at Eden Multifamily; the panel was moderated by Demetri Demascus of PROFILEmiami. The discussion explored the next generation in real estate, how Miami’s market cycle impacts the job market, what asset classes are poised for growth, how new employees can add value form day one, working and hiring in the Miami market, recruiting, education and how some of Miami’s biggest real estate players got to where they are today.

The evening was held at The Village of Coral Gables Sales Gallery in Coral Gables, showcasing MG Developer’s new luxury condominium and townhome project now under development in Downtown Coral Gables. The evening was hosted by Miami Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate program; Dr. Andrea Heusen, Academic Director of Real Estate Programs at Miami Herbert Business School; Alirio Torrealba, CEO of MG Developer; and Demetri Demascus, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami.

The relaxed and open setting provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about how to advance their career in real estate, educational opportunities and recruiting in Miami’s commercial and residential real estate industries. The sales gallery set an intimate yet luxurious setting to enjoy cocktails and bites while networking with some of South Florida’s preeminent and emerging real estate leaders and enjoying sounds by Miami-based DJ DAKAP.

About the University of Miami Accelerated MBA in Real Estate Program

Named one of the world’s best MBA programs, the Accelerated Real Estate MBA combines the expertise of Miami Herbert Business School with the School of Architecture, a leader in new urbansim. In the program students learn from global real estate leaders, strengthen their business foundation with a real estate focus, and have the opportunity for up to two paid internships with firms, such as Brookfield, Fortune International, Mast Capital, Nuveen, Related Group, The Kislak Company, and more.

Miami, and South Florida in general, is a growing hub for commercial and residential real estate. As such, Miami Herbert Business School attracts local, national, and international industry experts through the annual University of Miami Real Estate Impact Conference. The school also hosts the annual Impact Investing in Commercial Real Estate Competition, showcasing innovators and trendsetters who are shaping the future of real estate. Both the conference and the competition give you exclusive access to extensive networking opportunities.

Emerging Leaders: The Next Generation of Real Estate Presented by the Miami Herbert Business School Accelerated MBA in Real Estate

PROFILEmiami and the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate are pleased to present “Emerging Leaders: The Next Generation of Real Estate”, featuring an immersive panel event exploring the different stages of a career in the real estate industry and what it takes to get there. Miami is one of the hotbeds of commercial and residential real estate development and investment, making a career in Miami’s ritzy real estate industry a coveted position to hold. PROFILEmiami has teamed up with Miami Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate program to explore the next generation in real estate, working and hiring in the Miami market, recruiting, education and how some of Miami’s biggest real estate players got to where they are today.

The evening will be held at The Village of Coral Gables Sales Gallery in Coral Gables, showcasing their new luxury condominium and townhome project now under development in Downtown Coral Gables.

The relaxed and open setting provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about how to advance their career in real estate, educational opportunities and recruiting in Miami’s commercial and residential real estate industries. The sales gallery provides an intimate yet luxurious setting to enjoy cocktails and bites while networking with some of South Florida’s preeminent and emerging real estate leaders. The engaging panel will feature keynote speakers Jakub Hejl, the Founder & CEO of Westside Capital; Diego Torrealba, a current student in Miami Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate program and a Senior Vice President at MG Developer; Marc Chasin, a Vice President at Eden Multifamily; moderated by Demetri Demascus of PROFILEmiami.

About the University of Miami Accelerated MBA in Real Estate Program

Named one of the world’s best MBA programs, the Accelerated Real Estate MBA combines the expertise of Miami Herbert Business School with the School of Architecture, a leader in new urbansim. In the program students learn from global real estate leaders, strengthen their business foundation with a real estate focus, and have the opportunity for up to two paid internships with firms, such as Brookfield, Fortune International, Mast Capital, Nuveen, Related Group, The Kislak Company, and more.

Miami, and South Florida in general, is a growing hub for commercial and residential real estate. As such, Miami Herbert Business School attracts local, national, and international industry experts through the annual University of Miami Real Estate Impact Conference. The school also hosts the annual Impact Investing in Commercial Real Estate Competition, showcasing innovators and trendsetters who are shaping the future of real estate. Both the conference and the competition give you exclusive access to extensive networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend: Prospective MBA candidates, Recruiters, Employers, Developers, Investors, Brokers, Lenders, Architects, Lawyers, Designers, Wealth Managers, Financial Planners, CPAs and other Business Professionals.

Date: October 26, 2023 | 6 PM - 8 PM

Where: The Village at Coral Gables Sales Gallery, 2990 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables

Panelists:

• Manuel de Zárraga, Executive Managing Director, Executive Committee Council Member, JLL Capital Markets, Americas

• Jakub Hejl, Founder & CEO, Westside Capital

• Diego Torrealba, Vice President, MG Developer & University of Miami

• Marc Chasin, Vice President, Eden Multifamily

• Moderator: Demetri Demascus, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami

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Inside PROFILEconnect: State of the Market Miami 2023 Presented by The Lighting Studio

On September 21 PROFILEmiami hosted the sold-out ‘PROFILEconnect: State of the Market Miami 2023 Presented by The Lighting Studio’ at Eclectic Elements Miami showroom in Wynwood featuring some of the biggest names in the Miami real estate industry. Attendees came out in record numbers to hear from Fortune International’s Edgardo Defortuna, Gil Dezer, Douglas Elliman’s Jay Phillip Parker, Kobi Karp, ONEsir’s Daniel de la Vega, Ronny Finvarb, Royal Palm Companies’ Dan Kodsi, and others as they discussed current and future state of Miami’s commercial and residential real estate markets. The evening featured two engaging panels matched with a trendy evening soirée of bespoke networking and cocktails.

Guests were immersed in a high-energy atmosphere, which featured cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka, live art installations, sounds by Miami-based DJ DAKAP and a chance to explore the newly revealed Rolls Royce Spectre, the first fully electric Rolls Royce which was on display by Braman Rolls Royce. The evening was highlighted by two engaging panels exploring the ‘Residential State of the Market’ & ‘CRE State of the Market’. The evening was hosted by Demetri Demascus and Katya Demina of PROFILEmiami; Monica Suleski of Eclectic Elements and Sexy Bedding; and Gustavo Tello and Vivian Sanchez of The Lighting Studio.

PROFILEconnect brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a business setting. PROFILEconnect is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects and designers. Guests have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders.

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The Residential Panel

The ‘Residential State of the Market’ Panel explored pricing and availability across South Florida, luxury real markets, new developments, where are the buyers coming from, factors impacting pricing and demand, mortgages, how new technology is impacting real estate and future market outlook. Panelists include Edgardo Defortuna of Fortune International Group, the developer of St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach; Gil Dezer, the developer behind Bentley Residences Miami and Porsche Design Tower; Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman FL; Daniel de la Vega of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty; Nelson Stabile, Principal of Integra Investments and co-developer of St. Regis Residences, Miami; moderated by Simon Mass of The Condo Store.

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The Commercial Panel

The ‘CRE State of the Market Panel’ offered an immersive discussion exploring current commercial real estate markets, which asset classes are poised for growth, entertainment & hospitality, capital markets and how are they impacting commercial real estate prices and future market outlooks for multifamily, office, retail, hospitality and industrial real estate. Panelists include hotelier Ronny Finvarb of Finvarb Group, hotel and multifamily developer Dan Kodsi of Royal Palm Companies, multifamily developer Lisette Calderon of Neology Life, financier Scott Wadler of Berkadia, commercial investor and developer Ron Bloomberg of Bloomberg Equities, and legendary architect Kobi Karp.

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