YJP'S 40 UNDER 40 GALA

Adam Lobel is a Founding Partner of IPRG, a Leading NYC Real Estate Investment Sales Brokerage and Advisory Firm. Adam focuses on the sale of multifamily, mixed-use, townhouse conversion, and development sites in Manhattan and Brownstone Brooklyn. He is a proven dealmaker who has been involved in hundreds of transactions. Prior to working in real estate, Adam facilitated global sales and operations surrounding the Olympic Games. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Adam Neuman serves the Big Ten Conference as Chief of Staff, Strategy and Operations & Deputy General Counsel as a member of the conference's Senior Leadership Team. Mr. Neuman serves as a strategic aide to both the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) and the Big Ten Conference Commissioner in creating a movement of leadership in sports, academics and social responsibility throughout intercollegiate sports.

Neuman joined Big Ten Conference in January 2020 and played a strategic role in helping the conference navigate the most complex times in its 125-year history by assuming a leadership role in helping the conference navigate a global health pandemic. Neuman helped establish the Taskforce for Emerging Infectious Diseases and played a key role in the negotiations and implementation of a comprehensive COVID-19 testing program to help student-athletes, coaches and staff return to competition safely.

Alongside the General Counsel, Neuman assists and supports the Conference on a broad range of legal, financial, strategic, compliance, HR, PR and general management issues, including establishing, developing, leading, and managing the Conference’s legal department, ensuring that the Conference maintains the legal resources and expertise necessary to meet its needs, managing outside counsel, oversight of government affairs and risk management, drafting, reviewing and revising Conference policies, and developing strategies for litigation.

Neuman’s role in the Conference leadership team has been particularly noteworthy amid the remarkable additions of USC and UCLA in Conference expansion and the Conference’s recent record-breaking media rights deal with FOX, CBS and NBC. “From the first day that I met Adam, it was clear that he had a special gift,” Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren told The Athletic. “His work ethic is incredible. He’s very, very mentally tough. He’s smart. He can handle a wide range of issues to deal with. His legal background has been incredible."

Neuman inspired the conference to provide support for the whole student-athlete, leading the development of the Mental Health & Wellness Cabinet. He is one of pioneers of the Equality Coalition, establishing a conference collective dedicated to helping student-athletes constructively and collectively recognize and eliminate racism and hate in our society.

His previous legal experience was with Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP as a corporate associate in their capital markets division. Prior, Neuman served as the lead speechwriter for the president of Yeshiva University.

Neuman earned a joint juris doctorate and master’s degree in public administration from the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated magna cum laude from Yeshiva University with a bachelor’s degree in political science, receiving both the Phillip Lieberman Award for character and service, and an award for excellence in political science.

Neuman was recently recognized in The Athletic's inaugural College Sports 40 Under 40 featuring top young coaches, players, executives, and influencers. He is a member of the Philanthropy Committee for the Sports Lawyers Association, the Sports Law Committee for the New York City Bar Association, the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) and the Anti-Defamation League’s Glass Leadership Institute. Neuman is a licensed attorney with the State Bar of Illinois, New York, the District of Columbia and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Alix Gropper is a Co-Founder of Danielle & Alix, a Celebrity Styling Duo bringing a fresh take to VIPs & Social Creators. She has been named FORBES 30 under 30 in the art and style category class of 2023. At the early stage of her career, Alix worked in Celebrity Relations at Global PR Agencies and Luxury Fashion Houses; after transitioning into styling, D&A were inspired to bridge the gap between Public Relations and Styling. Their styling roster spans from talent such as Lindsay Lohan, Alix Earle, Camille Kostek, and Paige Desorbo, as well as projects with NBC, Bravo, Sports Illustrated, GQ, & Paul Mitchell, amongst many others. Additionally, Alix founded the Michigan Fashion Media Summit as a college senior, a daylong event focused on fashion, retail, and media at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, with a goal to inspire and educate the next generation of fashion industry leaders by connecting them to creative and professional opportunities. She continues to oversee the operation as the Chairwoman and mentor students evolving into the fashion workforce. Alix aims to create a positive impact and spread kindness in the industry through style and self-expression.

Ari Roisman is a serial entrepreneur focused on building better ways for us to connect, share, and achieve our potential. Ari is a co-founder of Forum, the community of curated peer groups for high performers. Ari is also an advisor to Barton Avenue, an emerging quantitative hedge fund. Previously, Ari co-founded Glide - the pioneer in asynchronous video chat, and Wristcam - the exclusive camera for Apple Watch. Ari was named as a top 35 innovator under 35 by MIT Technology Review, and studied Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he lives with his wife and four children.

Ariel is the co-founder and CEO of construction AI startup Forsight. He is also a proud advisor to leading no-code startup Flutterflow and Carl Nassib’s social-giving app, Rayze. After growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ariel attended Washington University in St. Louis and currently lives in NYC. He is a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient.

Chany Rosen is the founder and CEO of Cavalry Associates, a full-service design, engineering, and expediting firm that specializes in managing construction projects of any size throughout New York City. With a background in property management, she now advises property owners and is widely regarded as a leader in her field. Recognized as a featured industry leader by "The Real Deal" publication before the age of 30 and is now being honored as a JYP "40 under 40" for her outstanding contributions to the field.

Chany leads her team with a relentless determination that can only be rendered as fierce. Every industry norm gets challenged, and every standard gets turned on its head. For Chany, there's always a better way and a new direction. Her philosophy is not about minimizing risk, but rather, handling large risks adeptly. This approach has been successfully applied to adaptive reuse, major renovations, building enlargements, and ground-up developments, where every square inch and every second matters.

Chany is a registered DOB/FDNY expeditor, a site safety construction superintendent, and a general contractor with endorsements for demolition, concrete work, and construction. She has an in-depth knowledge of zoning and building codes, dealing with city plan examiners and inspectors on a daily basis. With contingency plans for every violation and objection, Chany is known for her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to deliver results. Under her leadership, the team at Cavalry Associates has successfully tackled some of the most complex construction projects in New York City, earning a reputation for excellence in the industry.

Dana Dadush is a Co-Founder of Rose Box NYC, a floral atelier specializing in crafting arrangements using specially preserved roses that maintain their beauty for an entire year. Born and raised in Israel, she worked as a successful model for 15 years in the fashion industry. Additionally, she focused on her studies and served in the Israeli Army as an Air-Force Officer. She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Marketing and Advertising, as well as a Master's degree in Business Management. With extensive experience in fashion and ecommerce, she co-founded her company with her friend and business partner, Inbal Hornik, in New York City. Since its establishment in 2018, Rose Box NYC has experienced significant growth, now operating two storefront locations in Manhattan. The company has garnered recognition from reputable publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, US Weekly, People, and more. Outside of her successful career, Dana is a dedicated mom and wife, prioritizing her family alongside her professional endeavors.

Danielle Elias Las is a Vice President at Centric Brands, a leading global apparel and accessories company where she focuses on Business Development, Licensing, and Strategic Partnerships.

Prior to joining Centric Brands, Danielle served as Director of Operations and In House Council at Ben Elias industries, Corp. She was also an Associate at Abrams Fensterman, in the litigation department. She holds a bachelor's Degree from Emory University and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University, School of Law. At home, Danielle is a proud Jewish Mom and Wife.

David M. Rottenberg is a Principal and Co-Founder at Sason Organization, a privately controlled real estate investment firm. In the last 3-years, David has overseen the acquisition, capitalization, and execution on +1.5M SF of existing SF and +2M of developable SF of commercial and multifamily real estate assets in emerging markets across the United States.

Previously, David served as Head of Acquisitions for an institutional NY-based development firm with $2.5B+ in AUM. Throughout his career, David has been directly responsible for the underwriting, structuring, acquisition and disposition of over $1B in assets across commercial, residential, industrial and hospitality assets. He has supported the operations of a +1.5M square foot portfolio consisting of all asset types. David is a graduate of the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.

New York designer and artist, Elizabeth Sutton, is taking the home decor and fashion world by storm with her strikingly colorful and bold works. The millennial mom-preneur picked up a paintbrush for the first time 7 years ago and quickly rose to become one of the most innovative and influential artists in her field. Her talent, passion and drive has landed her on the Forbes Next 1000.

Elizabeth takes inspiration from her world travels and home life. She is recognized for her signature composition, perspective, color, contrast and hand cut butterfly pieces which are an ode to her metamorphosis from a stay at home mom to one of the world’s most prolific, young up and coming designers. Elizabeth has a vast portfolio that includes original art, prints, fashion accessories, tabletop and home decor. Strategic partnerships and licensing in categories such as tile, rugs, wallpaper, backpacks, desk chairs, puzzles, and girls’ fashion accessories are part of Elizabeth’s growing collection.

Elizabeth has made an impact in the commercial design and hospitality industries. She hosted annual art exhibits at the Eden Rock St Barths resort, Manhattan Park pool, and art programming at the historic Whale building. Other notable partners include Joe & the Juice, Alice & Olivia, and Janovic.

In addition to painting, Elizabeth is passionate about spending time with her children, traveling, cooking, and hosting lively events. She continues to inspire others with her positive attitude, bold designs, and creative lifestyle brand.

Emanuel Cohen is the youngest Vice President of the Investment Banking Division at A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners. Through his execution and client management skills, he has helped the organization to excel as a market leader in the small-cap and middle market sector. His team has facilitated hundreds of capital markets transactions, raising billions of dollars for companies traded on the NASDAQ and NYSE. Emanuel holds FINRA Series 7, 79 and 63 licenses and received his bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Miami’s Business School.

Emily Hochman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wellory, the leading virtual nutrition care clinic that connects patients with dietitians, in-network for over 120M Americans. Emily is also an early stage impact investor at Story Ventures where she focuses on visionary founders. In addition to her work in the startup sector, Emily also sits on Wellfare's advisory board, a nonprofit that helps to solve food insecurity and transform the state of grocery and nutrition in low-income communities across the country.
Emily has been recognized by The White House and New York City's Mayor's Office in her work to reduce diet-related disease. She has been named Forbes 30 Under 30 and Most Inspirational Female Entrepreneur. Emily has also been featured in TechCrunch, Business Insider, Well+Good, and Thrive Global.

Esther Reizes-Lowenbein has redefined the face of real estate by offering professional and on-demand service. Esther services the commercial real estate market, as a realtor, investor and syndicator/fund manager. She has successfully closed a record volume of transactions and raised a significant amount of CRE equity across several assets, all within 5.5 years. She is recognized as a "serial net-worker" and has a knack at connecting buyers, sellers and investors.

Esther holds a master’s degree from Adelphi University. She is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. She takes great pride in her wonderful children. Additionally, Esther, together with her husband are extremely active in their community and run a non-for profit, providing relief for underprivileged individuals

Gregory Kalikow, Vice President, is the fourth generation in his family’s real estate business. Mr. Kalikow graduated Washington University in St. Louis in 2007, graduated Hofstra Law School in 2010, and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2011. Mr. Kalikow has been working with The Kalikow Group since 2003 on the overseeing and management of his families’ real estate holdings. Additionally, Mr. Kalikow has helped provide his company with legal expertise in order to develop rental, single family, and condominium units as well as shopping centers in various projects both in and outside of New York. Mr. Kalikow is an active member of the Real Estate Division of the United Jewish Appeal (UJA), a supporter of Young Jewish Professionals (YJP), as well as a member of the Shalva fundraising committee.

Harry is a Director in the New York office of JLL Capital Markets, Americas, where he leads the private capital office investment sales product specialty. He specializes in Investment sales advisory and has been involved in transactions in excess of $1 billion and 1 million square feet of total consideration over the course of his career.

Prior to joining JLL, Harry spent three years at Meridian Capital, focusing on investment sales, and leverages that experience. He is a member of AIPAC Real Estate, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Young Leadership, and the Hebrew Free Loan Society Next Generation Board. Additionally, he is frequently a host for UJA and Real Estate Emerging Leaders events in New York City and is an avid supporter of Habitat for Humanity. In his spare time, Harry enjoys weightlifting, running, and boxing. He resides in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Ian Glastein is a Managing Principal and Co-Head of Real Estate at Monarch Alternative Capital, a global investment firm with approximately $11 billion of assets under management. Mr. Glastein focuses on investments in opportunistic and distressed situations across corporate debt, real estate, special situations, and other market segments. Prior to joining Monarch in 2011, Mr. Glastein worked at Goldman Sachs as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Healthcare Group before completing a two-year fellowship at The Rabinowitz Institute in Israel. Mr. Glastein currently serves on the boards of various entities related to investments in U.S. real estate, including RX Health & Science Trust and RGMZ, and serves as Chairman of the Board of Shopko Optical. In addition to his professional affiliations, Mr. Glastein also serves on the boards of the Meor Foundation, Olami Manhattan, the Yeshiva of South Shore and Congregation Yagdil Torah. Mr. Glastein graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude, with a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School and a B.A. in Biology from the College of Arts and Sciences. He also earned a Master of Biotechnology from the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Inbal Hornik is a Co-Founder of Rose Box NYC, a floral atelier specializing in crafting arrangements using specially preserved roses that maintain their beauty for an entire year. Born and raised in Israel, she holds a law degree and has a rich background in both fashion and business. In addition to her academic pursuits, Inbal served as a combat fitness instructor in the Israeli Army. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a devoted wife and mother of three boys, and has a passion for art and design. Inbal's multifaceted experiences and passions contribute to the success and artistic vision of Rose Box NYC, a company that has rapidly grown since its inception in 2018, with two bustling storefront locations in Manhattan. Through their dedication and expertise, Inbal and her business partner, Dana Dadush, have positioned Rose Box NYC as a prominent name in the industry, garnering recognition from esteemed publications and captivating custo

Isabelle Schlisser is the Head of Product at Avo, an AI driven employee engagement platform, where she focuses on aligning the company's business strategies with the product strategy while building a product that meets its customers needs.

Prior to her current role, Isabelle led merchandising strategy at Avo and worked on partnership strategy at Walmart's startup, Jetblack.

Jacob began his career at Alliance Global Partners and has been successfully advising clients ever since. Proficient at conducting technical and fundamental research, Jacob explores every venture comprehensively and responsibly. Jacob currently holds Series 7, 63, and 65.

Jason Kwait, Co-founder and President of UtilizeCore, started the company in 2016 to serve as automated dispatch for snow removal and landscaping services. By 2021, UtilizeCore had transformed into an AI-powered marketplace that matches companies with repair and maintenance subcontractors. Today, there are more than 95,000 providers that have completed over 8 million work orders across 425,000+ sites on the UtilizeCore platform.

Previously, Jason was Chief Strategy Officer at Vetty, a background screening company, and prior to that, was President at GuideU, a web and mobile tutor marketplace for university students. In 2021, Jason was selected as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 for Enterprise Technology, and was named as a Top 50 Tech Visionary 2021 by Intercon, the preeminent international technology conference. Jason holds a BA from the University of Michigan.

Jason M. Gold is an Investment Sales Professional at Ariel Property Advisors. In addition to originating and executing exclusive listing sales, he is responsible for leading business development and networking initiatives in the Bronx submarket.

Since joining Ariel Property Advisors in 2012, Mr. Gold has arranged over 450 transactions in the Bronx with a gross consideration of $3 billion across all property types including multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and development sites. His market knowledge and sales acumen have helped propel Ariel to be the number one investment sales firm in the Bronx in the multifamily asset class for 2021 and 2022.

In recognition of his outstanding work, dedication and the originations he generated in 2022, Ariel presented Mr. Gold with the firm’s Top Producer Award and honored him at the Silver Club level.

Mr. Gold’s expertise and insights about the Bronx real estate market have landed him speaking engagements on Bisnow panels and the Stoler Report, appearances on Ariel’s Coffee & Cap Rates Podcast and quotes in articles in the Commercial Observer, Crain's, Real Estate Weekly, The Real Deal, New York YIMBY, The New York Times and The Bronx Times.

In 2017, the Commercial Observer selected Mr. Gold for its 30 Under 30 list, which recognizes outstanding, talented and emerging commercial real estate professionals in New York City.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gold worked as an Associate Director at Murray Hill Properties LLC, with a concentration on landlord and tenant representation throughout Manhattan.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Mr. Gold lives on Long Island with his wife and 2 children.

As co-founder of nAscent Art New York, Jen has led the success of nAscent's project development and art direction. In her role, Jen helps clients acquire fine art for leading hotels around the world, select corporate offices, and significant building lobbies.

Recent nAscent projects include the 12-story renovation for the headquarters of global law firm Shearman & Sterling, the Thompson Hotel in Austin TX, and the Virgin Hotels New York City.

A multifaceted arts professional, Jen has also produced dozens of exhibitions and events viewed by hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, speaks on panels to discuss art and artists. Jen also consults galleries, individuals, institutions, and organizations on artists trending in the marketplace.

Jen lives in the Chelsea neighborhood of NYC with her husband (and business partner), James, and their dog Ziggy Starpup.

Julia is the founder of mova, a flexble stay furnished housing company, her second in the space. She has raised capital, scaled and sold her shares in her first furnished housing company in a span of 6 months. Her background is commercial real estate brokerage - she has brokered retail, office, industrial, mixed use and hotel deals in NY. She’s currently focused on scaling mova by addting new units to the portfolio and building a great team.

Kyle Simon is the Forbes 30 Under 30 co-founder and COO of The Clear Cut. In 2013, Simon co-founded Arikymo, a fair-trade diamond mining company based in Sierra Leone. When the Ebola epidemic hit West Africa, he returned home to the US and attended Columbia Business School. After graduating, he founded the Clear Cut with his wife, Olivia Landau, who he met studying diamonds in G.I.A. school and they turned the company into a multi-million dollar business that has grown by 500%+ in the past four years.

Aimed at dismantling the brick and mortar diamond industry, The Clear Cut provides accessibility and transparency to a traditionally opaque industry. The Clear Cut has since expanded beyond custom engagement rings and has a collection of fine jewelry that continues to rapidly grow and expand.

The Clear Cut has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Business Insider, TechCrunch, The New York Times and others.

Lawrence Movtady is the Founding Principal of MOVCAP, a privately held real estate investment company founded in 2021, and has over 10 years of real estate investment, development and operational experience in the United States. He currently oversees the strategic vision of the firm and is responsible for all aspects including acquisitions, project execution, capital raising and deal structuring. Prior to starting MOVCAP, Lawrence worked Acquisitions at AMAC Holdings for over 5 years, which is a vertically integrated, full service commercial real estate investment firm based in New York City. During his tenure, he led the acquisitions team in sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, and acquiring over $500M in assets in the New York City metro area. Lawrence graduated from the University of Miami's Real Estate program in 2013.

Lev Mavashev is the Founder and Principal of Alpha Realty, a thriving real estate brokerage firm specializing
in NYC multifamily properties. Lev is among the industry’s top tier professionals and considered one of the
most active deal makers in the investment-sales market.
He’s a multi-year recipient of the CoStar Power Broker designation for the NYC multifamily market, 2022
Crain’s Notable Leader in Real Estate and most recently Sonoture recognized Mavashev with a Broker of
theYear Award ranking him among the Top10 Investment-Sales Brokers in New York City.
Mavashev is also an established thought leader with his market insights and expertise regularly reported by
publications such as the Commercial Observer, The Real Deal, CoStar News, Real Estate Weekly, and the
New York Real Estate Journal, while his notable transactions have been reported by the New York Times
and Crain’s NY Business Journal. Additionally, he has been a recent guest at the CUNY TV’s Michael Stoler
Report sharing his outlook and speaking about the changing multifamily market.
Prior to founding Alpha Realty, he was Managing Director at Besen & Associates in the Investment-Sales
Group. In his role, he was very instrumental in helping the firm penetrate the Brooklyn multifamily market.
Lev began his career in Real Estate as a CPA with Deloitte & Touché LLP, providing financial analysis,
consulting, and due diligence services to some of the world’s most prominent real estate companies, such as
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Tishman Speyer, and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds.
Lev thrives on challenges and always bring a “win-win” attitude to every deal. He heads an elite group of
brokers within his firm who have recently completed over $2.5 Billion in investment sales transactions,
throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Lev is a graduate of Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business, where he received his BBA in Accounting &
Economics, Magna Cum Laude Honors.

Awards & Recognition:
• Crains Notable Leader in Real Estate
• GlobeSt Multifamily Influencer
• CoStar Power Broker Award
• Sonoture Top 10 Investment-Sales Broker Award

BORING PART: Liv completed her college degree at The University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2.5 years. She studied in Barcelona, Spain, and in Bondi Beach, Australia. She attained 2 Certificates in Fashion Industry Essentials from Parsons School of Design and the Business of Beauty at FIT.

FUN PART: Liv and her team ( founded with her twin brother, Brand Caffeine) have been fortunate to assist many brands, including celebrity and start-up based brands like SPANX, Stephanie Gottlieb, and Teen Vogue, in launching and finding their social media and content footing through strategy and fashion expertise.

HOW LIV CAN HELP YOU: Brand Caffeine currently runs social strategy, paid ads and creative direction for many brands, including: celebs, top brokerages, Nordstrom-based brands, for major social media figures in business, and innovative startup brands. They're a top Forbes-ranked agency and have generated millions in sales.

Liv is also an on-air stylist and influencer to over 150,000 people on Instagram and Tik Tok- with mentions in InStyle, Brides.com, Forbes, New York Times, ABC, FOX and more. Liv has the drive to launch brands behind the scenes and the exuberant confidence to be in the promotional, on-camera sphere of influence.

Become a part of her community here: https://www.instagram.com/livschreiber/

Mattie Kahn is an award-winning writer and editor and the author of Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Vox, and more. She was the culture director at Glamour, where she covered women’s issues and politics, and a staff editor at Elle. She lives in New York with her husband.

Max Yardeni is a Vice President and Counsel in the commercial real estate department at Hudson Advisors L.P. Before joining Hudson, Max worked as a real estate associate at each of the law firms of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP and Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

Max received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his J.D. from New York University School of Law.

Mike Moriel is the Founder & Managing Partner of HigherGround Partners, an entrepreneurial investment fund. Through HigherGround, Mike aims to grow and scale existing business by providing patient, long-term capital and build trusted partnerships along the way. Mike is currently working on building his first investment platform in the healthcare services space.

Prior to founding HigherGround Partners, Mike worked in middle market private equity at Pamplona Capital, investing out of a $3.2bn fund vehicle across Consumer & Retail, Business Services, and Industrials industries. Prior to Pamplona Capital, Mike worked in investment banking advisory at Rothschild & Co. in NYC covering the Consumer & Retail sectors.

Mike received his MBA from Columbia Business School, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University. Mike lives in Manhattan and enjoys exploring new restaurants, skiing, road biking, and traveling.

Nina is the Founder and CEO of LionRun Consulting which works with companies around the world, specifically in the US and Israel, to help them prepare to raise capital. Within a year of founding her company, she has worked with over 70 companies across 5 countries. Nina's passion for the startup ecosystem and helping founders throughout their capital raise process stemmed from building pitch decks for a variety of clients including tech start-ups, non-profits, and billion-dollar investment deals for 4+ years and seeing the nuances of what made a company successful when approaching investors. Nina's previous experience ranges from working for an Israeli-based electric aviation startup and was actively involved in their successful Series A funding round to working at Deloitte in Tel Aviv on their Public Sector Strategy Consulting Team as well as the Deloitte Catalyst Team. Nina received her BA in Finance and Information Systems from the Gies College of Business at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign where she was also the President of the Illinois TAMID chapter, spearheading all initiatives to bridge economic ties with Israel. Nina now splits her time between New York and Israel and is passionate about inspiring young jewish professionals to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and publicly speaks about effective means to bridge the US-Israeli startup ecosystems.

Noah Kaufman is Managing Director of Acquisitions at The Birch Group where he oversees both the strategy and execution of sourcing, structuring, fundraising and financing for the company’s growing portfolio of trophy assets. With more than 10 years of commercial real estate experience spanning acquisitions, underwriting, and equity raising, Noah is a driving force behind The Birch Group’s strategic expansion into target markets for both urban and suburban properties in the Tri-State area and nationally.

Prior to this position, Noah was Managing Director of Acquisitions at KPG Funds, where he sourced, underwrote, structured and closed on acquisitions of office and retail properties. He has also previously held senior positions at several real estate firms, including CLK Properties, The Zar Group and Savills, where he specialized primarily on office, retail and industrial properties in the greater New York City market. Noah received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from George Washington University and his Master’s in Real Estate Finance and Investment from NYU. He is currently a licensed salesperson in New York State.

Rebecca Greene is Co-Founder and CTO of Regal.io -- an outbound phone and sms sales solution for B2C brands. She leads the engineering, product and data teams. Prior to Regal, Rebecca was an early employee and Chief Product Officer at Handy, sold to Angi ANGI. Rebecca grew up in South Florida and received her BA from Columbia and MBA from Harvard.

Solomon Birnbaum serves as President & Co-Founder of Towerline Group (formerly Fbre Capital). He is responsible for the firm’s clients, strategy, standards, business development and execution. The firm's focus is on all commercial real estate property types at every stage (construction, bridge & permanent). Additionally, the firm has expanded its mandate to the public real estate debt markets for opportunistic investment opportunities.

Mr. Birnbaum began his career at J.P. Morgan, where he worked on two teams: the balance sheet lending arm of the Corporate and Investment Bank focused on large construction loans, and separately managed $5bn of commercial real estate repo facility exposure to REITs & private equity backed real estate debt funds.

After J.P. Morgan, Mr. Birnbaum joined Dwight Capital, one of the fastest-growing multifamily lenders in the United States. At Dwight Capital, Mr. Birnbaum originated ground-up construction, bridge and permanent loans for multifamily and healthcare properties nationwide.

Mr. Birnbaum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business.

Non-profit activity:
Founding Board Member of IDF Widows & Orphans - American Chapter
Board member CAMERA - Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting & Analysis
Young Leadership Board Jewish Institute for National Security of America
Young Leadership Board Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem
Young Leadership Board Brownstone
Founder of Realize Israel NYU

Stephanie Nass is a chef, influencer, model, designer, and founder of homegoods brand Chefanie. She started her career catering, but her business has grown to encompass many facets and hundreds of products. Today, Stephanie does regular TV segments, and her products can be found all over the world.

Steve is a Director on the Growth Team at Kroll where he is responsible for managing strategic relationships with financial institutions, sponsors, law firms, executive teams, and the broader ecosystem across Kroll’s solutions.

He has over 15 years of experience in capital markets, both public and private, as well as alternative markets.

Prior to joining Kroll, Steve was a Senior Vice President, Regional Director at AST|DF King where he oversaw regional business development across the enterprise. He worked with issuers and advisors worldwide on a wide range of transactional situations of varying complexity, while also formulating solutions across groups within AST|DF King.

Steve is actively involved in various philanthropies which are primarily focused on community-building.

Steve was named a 2017 winner of The M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award for his accomplishments in business and service to the community.

Suri Haut - Sicherman, founder of SHS Fashion and MPC online, is a young professional, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
Suri, a mother of two boys, founded her retail children clothing company 16 years ago at the young age of 23.
Her knack for business along with her entrepreneurial spirit enabled her to achieve profitability in the early stage of her professional journey. While still developing her Brick-and-Mortar business, Suri decided to expand to another avenue and launched in parallel a successful online store. Suri, a trailblazer, pioneered a new way of tackling the retail industry with a 360-degree approach.
Although building her businesses may have looked effortless from the outside, starting a business at age 23, with limited resources and funding, taught Sarah to be shrewd when tailoring to the needs of her customers’ base as well as creative when using capitals. This game plan has borne its fruit as after 16 years Suri is still going strong while working on new projects.
When Suri is not working, you can find her meditating or cooking.
She is also an avid traveler, and love to explore different part of the world.
Suri's motto is Build, Launch and Scale.

Susan Korn is the founder of Susan Alexandra, a lifestyle brand rooted in inclusivity, joy, connection, and color. Best known for beaded bags and jewelry, SA opened its first NYC flagship store in 2021 and branched into new categories such as pet, judaica and homeware. Susan Alexandra has been spotted on celebrities and influencers around the globe and has gained a devotional following. Susan Alexandra prides itself on creations that are both iconic and approachable.

Teddi Lightman is the CEO and founder of Rae of Light customizable accessories. Teddi embarked on a mission to create a personalized handbag company that would cater to individual style preferences, after tirelessly searching for a one-of-a-kind, budget-friendly gift for her bridesmaids. Rae of Light allows customers to design their dream handbags by selecting from a wide range of colors, fonts, clasps, and shapes. The brand's exceptional offerings have gained recognition on notable platforms such as the Today Show, Oprah Magazine, Business Insider, and Good Morning America. Teddi's visionary leadership has revolutionized the fashion industry, empowering individuals to express their individuality affordably through customizable accessories.

Teddy Gold is the Co-founder and CEO of 3i, a platform for private investors founded in 2021. After graduating Middlebury College with a degree in Political Science, Teddy worked across Investment Banking (Citi), Private Equity (Mainsail Partners) and Venture Capital (Higher Ground Labs). In 2021, Teddy co-founded 3i with Mark Gerson (Co-founder, GLG), and Billy Libby (Co-Founder, Upper90). Today, 3i is a network of 300+ private market investors who share deals, educate each other on opportunities and build shared intelligence in the private markets. www.3imembers.com

Katie Sands is a young entrepreneur and news anchor living in New York City. She graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts and honors in Theatre Production, and Rhetoric and Communication Studies. Katie currently runs a successful lifestyle account, @itskatiesands (formally @honestlykate) and can be seen as a fashion correspondent on the TODAY Show, GMA, and E! Entertainment. In the summer of 2022 Katie joined Cheddar News as a morning news co-host on Cheddar’s ‘Wake Up With Cheddar’ show.

Mr. Parker has been investing in technology equities for over 10 years. Mr. Parker serves as the Chief Investment Officer for Center Lake where he is responsible for all investment decisions. Prior to forming Center Lake in 2014, Mr, Parker was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Point State Capital which he joined at its inception. While at Point State, Mr. Parker was responsible for the firm's exposure and investments in the technology sector. Prior to that, Mr. Parker worked at Duquesne Capital Management where he served as a Senior Analyst focused on technology investments. Prior to joining Duquesne, Mr. Parker was a Senior Analyst at Force Capital Management. Mr. Parker holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of Business.

Benjamin Friedman has extensive experience in public and private financial markets. He currently serves as Chief Investment Officer and Partner at Friedman Capital, a family owned investment firm, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of private equity, public securities, real estate, and venture capital investments. He recently served as the President, Chief Financial Officer, and Member of the Board of BOA Acquisition Corp., a $230MM SPAC (NYSE: BOAS) leading all efforts of the IPO raise, subsequent capital raises, target identification and a successful de-SPAC with Selina for $1.2bn (NASDAQ: SLNA). During this process, he raised over $450mm between IPO proceeds, bespoke bridge loan securities, a common equity PIPE, and a $147.5mm convertible note. Prior to BOA Acquisition Corp. he was a Director and Senior Trader at Citigroup Global Markets leading the high-yield Energy and Utility trading franchise. Previously, he served as a Portfolio Manager at CQS, UK LLP, where he managed US credit hedge fund investments employing capital structure arbitrage, fundamental credit analysis, and relative value risk strategies. He also was a member of the long-only multi-asset strategic investment team with over $7bn in AUM, managing a dedicated high-yield corporate credit book. He began his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and was named to Forbes "Top 30 under 30" as well as YJP “40 under 40”. Mr. Friedman is a member of the Detroit Country Day Alumni Council. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Or is a passionate entrepreneur, strategist, and problem solver with vast experience in the technology and startup world. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of StructShare, a fast-growing startup that is building the next-generation procurement platform for the construction industry. Or is a former IDF Elite Special Forces commander and holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and psychology from Tel Aviv University. Prior to his current role, he gained experience as a software developer, product manager, and strategic consultant in various roles.

Rom co-founded Hyro in 2018 with the goal of simplifying digital interactions for end-users by helping enterprises launch conversational AI interfaces at scale. Since then, Hyro has raised over $35 million towards bringing that vision to life, building a team of 60 people in New York, California, and Tel Aviv who serve dozens of leading health systems including Intermountain Health, Novant, Montefiore, and HSS. Before joining Hyro, Rom started his software engineering carrier at Turbonomic as one of its first engineers and grow with the company to a unicorn status. Rom moved to NYC during his time at Turbonomic and continued his M.Sc studies at Cornell. Rom holds an M.Sc in Computer Science from Cornell University and a B.Sc in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.