Gevorg Shahbazyan, founder and CEO of Starlife Group, has been selected to receive the distinction as one of the “2026 Top Entrepreneur of the USA” by Negocios y Ejecutiva Magazine. The awards ceremony will take place on October 8, 2026, at the EB Hotel in Miami, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
The “Top Entrepreneur of the USA” awards are a prestigious recognition dedicated to honoring entrepreneurs and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership. Shahbazyan's recognition highlights his impact as an entrepreneur, his contribution to business growth, and the value he brings to every project he develops, according to a statement from Starlife Group.
“My vision was simple yet ambitious: to create a single company that controls all stages of the real estate lifecycle: development, construction, financing, mortgages, brokerage, insurance, property management, and asset protection, all under one roof,” Shahbazyan told Miami Negocios magazine. “From an investor’s perspective, this means working with a single responsible operator who controls the entire value chain. There are no mutual accusations between suppliers. There are no information gaps between departments. There is one team, one standard, one outcome.”
Starlife Group’s integrated model positions the company as a one-stop shop for real estate services, which could reduce friction and improve efficiency for investors and clients. This approach may signal a trend toward vertical integration in the real estate industry, potentially lowering costs and increasing accountability.
The cocktail reception and dinner on October 8 will provide an environment for networking and celebrating achievements. Attendees will include entrepreneurs and community leaders, offering opportunities to foster new alliances and collaborations. The event is organized annually by Negocios and Ejecutiva magazines, which are the only Spanish-language business magazines in South Florida focused on entrepreneurs.
Negocios and Ejecutiva were founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco. The magazines are published monthly in print and digital formats, with websites at Negocios Magazine and Ejecutiva Magazine, featuring daily news updates and extensive social media distribution. Negocios Magazine is also distributed through PressReader, a digital platform with over 7,000 publications worldwide, accessible to hotels, businesses, airlines, and cruise lines.
Being recognized as a top entrepreneur not only celebrates professional success but also inspires others who aspire to excel. For leaders in business and technology, Shahbazyan’s recognition underscores the value of innovation and integration in real estate, offering a model that could reshape how real estate services are delivered.
