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 award ceremony will take place on October 8, 2026, at the EB Hotel in Miami as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
The recognition highlights Shahbazyan's impact as an entrepreneur and his contributions to business growth. Starlife Group, under his leadership, has integrated all stages of the real estate lifecycle—development, construction, financing, mortgages, brokerage, insurance, property management, and asset protection—under a single company. "My vision was simple yet ambitious: to create a single company that controls all stages of the real estate lifecycle," Shahbazyan told Negocios Magazine. "From an investor's perspective, this means working with a single responsible operator who controls the entire value chain."
The "Top Entrepreneur of the USA" awards are a prestigious recognition honoring entrepreneurs and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership. The event, organized by Ejecutiva Magazine and Negocios Magazine, aims to celebrate dedication, innovation, and positive impact in communities. The evening will feature a cocktail reception and formal dinner, providing networking opportunities for attendees to connect with other entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Negocios and Ejecutiva magazines, founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, are the only Spanish-language business magazines in South Florida focused on entrepreneurs. They are distributed in print and digital formats, with daily news updates on their websites and social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram. The magazines are also available on PressReader and issuu.com.
Shahbazyan's recognition underscores the growing influence of immigrant entrepreneurs in the U.S. economy and the importance of vertical integration in real estate. By controlling the entire value chain, Starlife Group reduces information gaps and supplier disputes, offering investors a streamlined approach. The award not only celebrates Shahbazyan's individual success but also serves as inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.
