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' at the upcoming awards ceremony hosted by Negocios y Ejecutiva Magazine. The event will take place on October 8, 2026, during Hispanic Heritage Month, at the EB Hotel in Miami.
The 'Top Entrepreneur of the USA' awards honor business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership in their fields, highlighting their dedication, innovation, and positive impact on communities. Shahbazyan's recognition stems from his vision of creating a vertically integrated real estate company that controls all stages of the real estate lifecycle, from development and construction to financing, mortgages, brokerage, insurance, property management, and asset protection.
In an interview with Miami Negocios magazine, Shahbazyan explained his approach: 'My vision was simple yet ambitious: to create a single company that controls all stages of the real estate lifecycle... all under one roof. From an investor’s perspective, this means working with a single responsible operator who controls the entire value chain.'
Starlife Group highlighted the achievement in a social media post, stating, 'Behind every great company is a leader who never stopped believing in their vision. Our founder and CEO, Gevorg, will be recognized as one of the “2026 Top Entrepreneur of the USA” for his impact as an entrepreneur, his contribution to business growth, and the value he brings to every project he develops.'
The ceremony will feature a cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner, providing an opportunity for networking and celebrating achievements among entrepreneurs and community leaders. The event is organized annually by Negocios Magazine and Ejecutiva Magazine, the leading Spanish-language business publications in South Florida focused on entrepreneurs.
Shahbazyan's recognition underscores the importance of integrated business models in real estate, where controlling the entire value chain can reduce information gaps and improve accountability. This approach has set Starlife Group apart in a competitive industry, and the award serves as a testament to the company's growth and impact.
The awards are part of Negocios y Ejecutiva Magazine's ongoing mission to highlight business excellence. Journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco founded the magazines in 2013, and they have since become key resources for the entrepreneurial community in South Florida, with both print and digital editions.
