Wayne Boich & Jimmy Butler Host Reserve Cup presented by Richard Mille
Wayne Boich, Founder and CEO of Reserve Padel, together with NBA icon, Jimmy Butler, are excited to announce the debut of the first-ever Reserve Cup Presented by Richard Mille in Miami, this February.
Wayne Boich, Founder and CEO of Reserve Padel, together with NBA icon, Jimmy Butler, are excited to announce the debut of the first-ever Reserve Cup Presented by Richard Mille in Miami, this February. Showcasing the pinnacle of padel players alongside top-tier entertainment, exceptional dining, curated shopping, and luxurious indulgences, the Reserve Cup will bring together 14 of the world’s best padel players to compete in an exhilarating 3-day padel showcase, from Thursday, February 8th through Saturday, February 10th. The premier lifestyle sporting event will take place on-site at Reserve Padel Miami Seaplane, the flagship location of the Reserve brand located on an island of reclaimed land beneath the MacArthur Causeway.
“Having spent the last 18 months laying the groundwork at Reserve leading up to this pivotal event, launching Reserve Cup Presented by Richard Mille in Miami is a testament to the vision we’ve worked diligently to bring to life, and I extend my sincere thanks to Richard Mille for their invaluable support in helping to make this possible,” says Reserve Padel Founder/CEO, Wayne Boich. “This will be the largest independently owned padel event in the world, set to redefine the landscape of elite padel tournaments for years to come.”
Famed Miami Heat superstar and padel enthusiast, Jimmy Butler, will serve as a partner in this year’s Reserve Cup Presented by Richard Mille, as well as a dedicated team captain to one of the two participating teams. New York Yankees Legend and Hall of Famer, Derek Jeter, will serve as the second team captain of the tournament. Fourteen out of the top twenty global players have confirmed their participation, all hailing from the top 10 ranked teams worldwide. This includes the leading #1, #3, and #4 teams in the world, showcasing players such as Juan Lebrón Chincoa, Alejandro Galán, Franco Stupaczuk, Martin Di Nenno, Federico Chingotto, and Jerónimo “Momo” Gonzalez.
“Miami is in for something special,” says Reserve Cup Partner/Team Captain, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. “I’m thrilled to be a part of this global Padel movement with Wayne, both as a partner and as a team captain of the Reserve Cup. I’ve seen Padel come a long way over the last couple of years, and I’m very excited for the future of the sport. Looking forward to this tournament which will be a lot of fun and great for the city of Miami.”
Reserve was created as a platform to showcase the sport of padel through the development of world-class padel clubs, high-end court construction and maintenance, tournaments, pop-ups, exclusive apparel, and premier events nationwide. Since its inception in early 2023, Reserve has made a name for itself as the leading lifestyle padel brand propelling the sport to mass popularity throughout the U.S. by providing unmatched luxury amenities and experiences for both seasoned players and newcomers. Reserve Cup is an elite, annual competition hosted yearly by Reserve Padel, poised to elevate the sport to new heights. Presented by Richard Mille, the upcoming competition promises to deliver an amplified experience of thrilling action and fierce competition.
The weekend kicks off on Wednesday with an exclusive pro-am event at 12PM, followed by a draft ceremony at 7PM, and an invite-only welcome event. The first match of the day will start at 5PM on Thursday and Friday. Saturday brings a crowd-drawing celebrity charity match at 4PM, followed by player matches at 5PM. The winner’s trophy ceremony wraps up after the third match, concluding with a closing party at 10PM. A designated VIP section, coined Reserve Club by Richard Mille, will be featured at the event, offering exclusivity to Reserve Members.
How to Play:
Reserve Cup is a mixture of the Ryder Cup (golf) and the Laver Cup (tennis), in true padel fashion. Two teams of 7 players compete for the Reserve Cup over three days for half a million dollars. Teams will be selected by a draft system on Wednesday, February 7th. Each match day to follow will be played to the best of three sets. Each team captain will present the day’s lineup 30 minutes before the first match begins.
Special Rule – Player Substitutions: Introducing a dynamic element to game strategy in a game-changing twist, each team captain holds the power to replace one player daily, enabling one substitution at any point during any one match.
Point System: On Day 1, each match is worth 1 point. Day 2, each match is worth 2 points. Day 3, each match is worth 3 points. In the event of a tie between the teams at the end of the competition, the team who won more matches on day 3 will be the champion.
Reserve Cup Presented by Richard Mille will take place at the Reserve Cup Stadium at Reserve Padel Miami Seaplane Base: 1000 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL, 33132. For pre-sale information visit www.reservepadel.com.
Meet Our Iconic Supercar Industry Panelists for PROFILE Collectors Club 'The Evolution of Collector Hypercars'
On Thursday January 25, 2024 PROFILEmiami will host ‘PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Collector Hypercars’ at leading hypercar dealership 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.
On Thursday January 25, 2024 PROFILEmiami will host ‘PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Collector Hypercars’ at leading hypercar dealership 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. The lavish bespoke networking soirée will feature a panel discussion featuring automotive industry icons 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 and supercar collector Avery Andon of Art Life, who will share insights into hypercar evolution, the art of collecting, the preferences of the new generation of collectors, and the potential influence on vintage, modern, hybrid, and electric supercar values.
Brett David, CEO, Prestige Imports
Brett David, one of the leading minds in the business of automotive, serves as the dynamic CEO of Prestige Imports, a globally renowned luxury automotive dealership specializing in rare and exotic vehicles. As the second-generation leader of this iconic family-owned business, Brett has successfully guided the company to unprecedented heights, solidifying its position as a premier destination in the bespoke automotive industry.
Prestige Imports, home to one of North America's leading Lamborghini dealerships, proudly showcases phenomenal models such as the Aventador, Huracán, and Urus. The dealership's expansive showroom is also a haven for enthusiasts, featuring a diverse collection of exotics and supercars of all kinds. Renowned brands like Pagani of Miami, Gunther Werks of Miami, Lotus of Miami, Czinger of Miami, and many others grace Prestige Imports' showroom, offering a remarkable array of automotive excellence.
Prestige Imports caters to all forms of transportation that transcend the boundaries of land, sea, and air. The Prestige Marine division showcases popular watercraft brands including Pardo, Iguana, Midnight Express, Van Dutch, and Tecnomar. Additionally, Prestige Aviation extends the company’s impressive offerings to private aircraft.
Notably, Brett David and the Prestige Imports team regularly give back to the community with the establishment of Ride2Revive, a non-profit organization. This annual event, orchestrated by Prestige Imports, unites exotic car owners for a noble cause and exemplifies Brett David's commitment to giving back and providing exceptional automotive experiences to those experiencing difficult circumstances.
Brett David's unwavering commitment to meeting each client’s specific needs has made Prestige Imports the foremost choice for luxury transportation enthusiasts in and around South Florida.
Gil Dezer, Dezer Development (Porsche Design Tower & Bentley Residences)
One of the youngest developers of luxury high-rise residential and condo-hotel properties in the United States, Gil Dezer has been instrumental in changing the face and value of South Florida real estate. He has earned wide recognition as a key developer at the forefront of the luxury brand partnership real estate trend and continues to actively partner with major brands to further spotlight South Florida to buyers globally.
Most recently, Gil announced his partnership with Bentley Motors to construct the first ever Bentley Residences, 200-plus oceanfront residences which will launch sales later this year. Standing at 749 feet and over 60 stories high, the property will be the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront.
Other Dezer Development oceanfront projects include the first-ever Residences by Armani/Casa tower in partnership with the iconic fashion and furnishings designer, Giorgio Armani. Developed in partnership with the Related Group, the project recently achieved its $1 billion sellout. Gil also partnered with Porsche Design Group to deliver Porsche Tower, a 60-story ultra-luxury tower showcasing a one-of-a-kind Patented robotic parking system known as the “Dezervator,” which allows owners to park their vehicles in ‘sky garages’ directly next to their units. Gil also led the Trump Organization’s first foray into the South Florida real estate market through the successful development of Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences and Trump Towers.
Notable future projects include the Intracoastal Mall, which will bring 2,000 residences, 375,000 square feet of retail, 200,000 square feet of office, a hotel, harbor and park to the Miami waterfront site, transforming the nearly 30-acre property.
Gil holds a Florida real estate license and is the past president and Chairman Emeritus of the Developers & Builders Alliance (DBA), one of the world’s largest development and construction organizations. He is a past recipient of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s R.E.A.L. Award for Residential Real Estate – Condominiums, and has taken home the Platinum Personal Achievement Award for Sales Director of the Year for Trump Grande Ocean Resort & Residences for three years in a row at the annual Florida’s BEST Awards.
Active in the community, Gil holds several positions including co-founder of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation; Young President of the Miami Heart Institute; and member of Florida Friends of Israeli Defense Forces (FFIDF); Project Cradle in Miami; WIZO Florida; and One Family Fund Organization.
John Temerian, CURATED
John Temerian, the co-founder of CURATED, is a notable car aficionado and a driving force behind the company's unique approach to vintage supercars. Established in 2015 with business partner Jordi Ricart, CURATED distinguishes itself by functioning not as a conventional dealership or restoration facility, but as a team of historians dedicated to preserving the legacies of rare automotive gems. Specializing in Vintage Blue Chip European Automobiles, particularly those from the 1970s to the early 2000s, Temerian's passion for these iconic vehicles is evident in CURATED's commitment to meticulous restoration and documentation.
Temerian's leadership, alongside co-founders Ricart, Alan Lazowski, and Jim Goetz, has propelled CURATED to international acclaim. Believing in the automobile as a viable investment asset class, they strategically focus on low-production cars, betting on the iconic supercars of the 1980s and 1990s. This vision has positioned CURATED as a renowned brand, celebrated for its pursuit of unique Analog Supercars. Temerian's partnership with Jordi Ricart is a testament to the synergy born from their seemingly disparate backgrounds – a passionate car aficionado and an experienced corporate executive. Their shared commitment to integrity, entrepreneurship, and stewarding the next generation of collectors defines CURATED's success.
The genesis of CURATED arose from Temerian's inherent love for vintage European blue-chip supercars and Jordi's entrepreneurial mindset. Their partnership, supported by Alan Lazowski and Jim Goetz, has not only shaped the company but also garnered the trust of clients and investors alike. With an unwavering vision and relentless pursuit of excellence, John Temerian has played a pivotal role in making CURATED a respected authority within the niche, recognized for pairing the world's best supercars with the world's best collectors.
Avery Andon, ArtLife
Avery Andon is a Veteran Art Dealer and Philanthropist, most notably as the manager to world renowned Street Artist, Alec Monopoly and Founder / CEO of ArtLife Gallery. Under Avery’s guidance, Alec has grown into one of the most profitable street artists in the world, with 8-figure annual revenue, sold out exhibitions from New York to Morocco, and lucrative endorsement deals. Avery founded www.artlife.com in 2014, a successful e-commerce art platform considered one of the first Online-Only Blue Chip Art Galleries. ArtLife has achieved 8-Figure annual sales using an innovative business model Avery conceptualized coined “Click & Mortar” - combining online and social media “click” driven sales with strategically planned brick and “mortar” physical pop ups. He has been featured in New York Times, Forbes, Vanity Fair, New York Post, and HypeBeast along with advising a range of celebrities and companies on their Art Investments. As an active philanthropist, Avery has served as the Co-Chair for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, Goldie Hawn’s Mind Up Charity, along with co-founding City Seats to benefit The Boys & Girls Club of America. Avery currently serves on the Committee of anti- poaching non-profit WildAid, and Amazon conversation charity ACT. Since moving to Miami, Avery has supported Miami Police’s Do The Right Thing Initiative, and Amigos for Kids to help provide meals for underprivileged South Florida families.
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
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
Thank You To Our Sponsors:
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, as well as one of Miami’s leading developers who specializes in bringing starchitects into some of Miami’s most iconic, skyline changing towers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Sponsors:
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 Cars @ Prestige Imports. 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.
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.
HOSTS & SPONSORS:
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Visual artist Shawn Kolodny partners with renowned fragrance brand House of Creed on New Sculptural Installations During Miami Art Week 2023
Last week the revered The House of Creed and leading visual artist Shawn Kolodny celebrated their creative collaboration with a private event at the Esmé Miami Beach Hotel. The event was in celebration of Kolodny’s striking installations for the House of Creed’s holiday window displays in over 30 locations worldwide, including Creed’s Miami Design District Store.
Last week the revered The House of Creed and leading visual artist Shawn Kolodny celebrated their creative collaboration with a private event at the Esmé Miami Beach Hotel. The event was in celebration of Kolodny’s striking installations for the House of Creed’s holiday window displays in over 30 locations worldwide, including Creed’s Miami Design District Store. The event also featured the unveiling of a new public sculpture by Kolodny, scented by Creed, on Española Way and Drexel Avenue near Miami Beach. The artist and Creed team celebrated with guests including Jordan Watts of Love Watts, artist Olive Allen, model Ellen Alexander, artist Talia Zoref, and Zach Iser. Guests enjoyed music by DJ Anna de Ferran.
Kolodny says “Creed is undoubtedly a brand that I revere for its craftsmanship, history and values. Being an artist, I know how many years of dedication it takes to perfect your craft. This is where I feel a synergy with the House of Creed and the 7 generations of tailors and perfumers that have perfected time and time again the scents that we experience now.”
Kolodny partnered with the City of Miami Beach, The House of Creed and the Esmé Miami Beach Hotel to present a new, large scale public sculpture on Española Way and Drexel Avenue near Miami Beach. This dynamic sculpture evokes the vibrancy and movement of our ever-changing natural world and invites viewers to become a part of the art amidst their own reflection. To add further dimension to the installation, the public sculpture is scented by The House of Creed’s Carmina fragrance. The public sculpture will be on view until May 10, 2024.
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.
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.
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 Herbert Business School Accelerated MBA in Real Estate are pleased to present “Emerging Leaders: An Exploration into 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.
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
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.
Watch the full panel on YouTube below:
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.
Watch the full panel on YouTube below:
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PROFILEconnect: State of the Market Miami 2023 Presented by The Lighting Studio
On September 21 PROFILEmiami is set to host our largest event yet as the next installment of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series will delve into the 'State of the Market Miami 2023 Presented by The Lighting Studio’. The experience will feature two panels featuring some of the biggest players in Miami’s real estate industry as they discuss the state of Miami’s commercial and residential real estate markets.
On September 21 PROFILEmiami is set to host our largest event yet as the next installment of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series will delve into the 'State of the Market Miami 2023 Presented by The Lighting Studio’. The experience will feature two panels featuring some of the biggest players in Miami’s real estate industry as they discuss the state of Miami’s commercial and residential real estate markets, matched with a trendy evening soirée of bespoke networking and cocktails.
Immerse yourself in Wynwood’s high-energy atmosphere at the luxurious Eclectic Elements Showroom for bespoke networking and cocktails highlighted by two engaging panels exploring the ‘Residential State of the Market’ & ‘CRE State of the Market’. The relaxed and open PROFILEconnect setting provides an amazing opportunity to network with Miami’s top industry leaders and market makers, continuing post-panel with cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka and sounds by local Miami-based DJ DAKAP.
The ‘Residential State of the Market’ Panel will explore pricing and availability across South Florida, luxury real markets, new developments, where are the buyers coming from, factors impacting pricing and demand, mortgages and future market outlook. Highlighted 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.
The ‘CRE State of the Market Panel’ will offer 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. Highlighted panelists include hotelier Ronny Finvarb, commercial real estate investor Robert Rivani, hotel developer Alex Witkoff, multifamily developer Lisette Calderon of Neology Life, Scott Wadler of Berkadia, and legendary architect Kobi Karp.
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 will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders.
Space is limited due to venue constraints, so buy your tickets soon before they sell out.
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Who Should Attend: Developers, Investors, Brokers, Lenders, Architects, Lawyers, Designers, Wealth Managers, Financial Planners, CPAs and other Business Professionals.
Date: September 21, 2023
Where: Eclectic Elements Wynwood Showroom 51 NE 24th St. Suite 103, Miami FL 33137
Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
Tickets: $150
Panelists (Residential):
Edgardo Defortuna, CEO, Fortune International Group
Gil Dezer, Dezer Development
Jay Phillip Parker, CEO, Douglas Elliman Florida & Douglas Elliman Development Marketing
Daniel de la Vega, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Nelson Stabile, Integra Investments
Moderated by Simon Mass, The Condo Store
Panelists (Commercial):
Ronny Finvarb, Principal, Finvarb Group
Robert Rivani, Black Lion Investment Group
Lisette Calderon, Neology Life
Scott Wadler, Berkadia
Alex Witkoff, Witkoff
Moderated by Kobi Karp, KKAID
Schedule:
5 PM - 5:45 PM: Cocktails & Networking w/ sound by DAKAP
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM: ‘Residential State of the Market 2023 Panel’
6:45 PM - 7 PM: Break
7 PM - 8 PM: ‘CRE State of the Market 2023 Panel’
8 - 9 PM: Cocktails & Networking w/ sounds by DAKAP
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