Gevorg Shahbazyan, founder and CEO of Starlife Group, has been selected as one of the honorees for the ‘Top Entrepreneur of the USA Awards 2026,’ presented 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.
Shahbazyan’s recognition stems from his innovative approach to the real estate industry. Under his leadership, Starlife Group has developed a vertically integrated model that controls all stages of the real estate lifecycle, from development and construction to financing, mortgages, brokerage, insurance, property management, and asset protection. This model aims to streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies common in the sector.
In an interview with Miami Negocios magazine, Shahbazyan explained the vision behind his company: ‘My vision was simple yet ambitious: to create a single company that controls all stages of the real estate lifecycle… 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.’
The ‘Top Entrepreneur of the USA’ awards are organized by Negocios and Ejecutiva magazines, which are leading Spanish-language business publications in South Florida. Founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, the magazines focus on entrepreneurs and are published monthly in print and digital formats. Their websites, www.negociosmagazine.com and www.ejecutivamagazine.com, provide daily news updates and extensive social media distribution.
The October 8 event will feature a cocktail reception and formal dinner, providing networking opportunities for attendees. During the ceremony, Shahbazyan and other honorees will officially receive their awards, recognizing their contributions and commitment to excellence. The awards aim to celebrate entrepreneurial success and inspire others to pursue their own paths.
Shahbazyan’s recognition highlights a growing trend in the real estate industry toward integrated service models that promise greater accountability and efficiency. By controlling multiple facets of the real estate process, Starlife Group positions itself as a single point of responsibility for investors, potentially reducing risks and improving outcomes.
Negocios and Ejecutiva magazines are part of the Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp. media group, headquartered in Miami, Florida. The group also publishes Welcome a América, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Hispanic Time: Electric Cars Plus. The magazines are distributed through platforms like PressReader and issuu.com, reaching a wide audience.
