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Exclusive InterviewQ: Your career spans diverse industries such as real estate, entertainment, healthcare, and more. How do you leverage your experience from these different sectors in terms of business strategies?My approach is informed by the synergies and relationships I%u2019ve cultivated across these sectors. Each one has taught me something about the other. Real estate informs my vision for development projects. Insights from the entertainment industry help to emphasize the importance of creativity and creative partnerships in business. Attending events like the Met Gala and mingling with high-profile guests provides insight into how the business and celebrity culture intersect. By merging these different viewpoints, I%u2019m able to create well-rounded business strategies that adapt to new trends and opportunities.Q: Your recent attendance at F1 and engagements with prominent figures like Ken Griffin, Elon Musk, and LeBron James suggest a wide network. How important is networking, and how do you cultivate and maintain such relationships?Networking is sort of everything, especially in my line of work. It%u2019s the foundation of collaboration. But even more important is communication and staying connected. I prioritize putting myself in environments where industry leaders converge. I%u2019m in Miami during Formula 1 and Art Basel. I spend summers in Europe. I immerse myself in environments conducive to meaningful connections that help to foster mutually beneficial partnerships.Q: As an entrepreneur, you transitioned from pharmaceuticals to real estate, and later to entertainment investments? How do you approach the risk factor in crossing over from sector to sector? My risk tolerance has always been the same. I believe people are either entrepreneurial or not. I don%u2019t view it as something that you can really teach. So that%u2019s key. I%u2019m naturally drawn toward those with an entrepreneurial inclination. This helps enormously in any creative endeavor. Transitions to different fields obviously require strategic planning and specialized areas of knowledge. But more importantly, to me, they require the creative mindset I find inherent in all entrepreneurs. Q: Your partnership with Fidelis Realty Partners on the Exxon office space project received high recognition. Can you elaborate on how strategic partnerships contribute to the success of your developments?In partnerships, the most important aspect to me is to let each partner do what they do best, whether that%u2019s finance, real estate development, or entertainment. If you work with experts in their field and let them focus on their core strengths, you%u2019re already ahead of the game. Successful partnerships allow each partner to leverage their areas of expertise. Q: Your involvement in the entertainment industry includes working with production companies on major films. How do you assess investment opportunities in these entertainment projects?There are always investment opportunities in the entertainment world. Everyone is always pitching a deal. But I tend to stick with people I%u2019ve worked with in the past. I focus on trusted partnerships and proven track records. And I also factor in market trends and creative vision.Q: Attending events like the opening of Catch in Miami with notable personalities like Tilman Fertitta and Kendall Jenner underscores the intersection of business and celebrity culture. How does this influence your approach to brand building and market positioning?Spending time with these successful individuals provides a lot of insight into effective business approaches. You have the opportunity to understand their approach and learn from their strategies. You can absorb and assess whether any aspects of their business models fit into yours. If something resonates with you as potentially helpful, you can adopt it. And if not, store it in your memory for potential future opportunity.64 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 45