Gevorg Shahbazyan Named Among 2026 Top Entrepreneurs of the USA

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 an awards ceremony hosted by Negocios y Ejecutiva Magazine. The event will take place on October 8, 2026, at the EB Hotel in Miami, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.

Shahbazyan's recognition highlights his contributions to business growth and the real estate sector. Starlife Group, under his leadership, has vertically integrated the real estate lifecycle, encompassing development, construction, financing, mortgages, brokerage, insurance, property management, and asset protection. 'My vision was simple yet ambitious: to create a single company that controls all stages of the real estate lifecycle... all under one roof,' Shahbazyan stated in an interview with Miami Negocios magazine. This model aims to streamline operations and reduce information gaps, offering investors a single responsible operator for the entire value chain.

The 'Top Entrepreneur of the USA' awards are an annual recognition by Negocios and Ejecutiva magazines, honoring entrepreneurs and business leaders who demonstrate exceptional performance and leadership. The ceremony includes a cocktail reception and formal dinner, providing networking opportunities for attendees to connect with other entrepreneurs and community leaders. The event not only celebrates professional success but also inspires others to excel in their own paths.

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 published monthly in print and digital formats, with websites at www.negociosmagazine.com and www.ejecutivamagazine.com. The magazines distribute content through PressReader, issuu.com, and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

For the Texas business community, Shahbazyan's recognition underscores the growing influence of integrated real estate models that could reshape how developers and investors approach projects. Starlife Group's approach may inspire Texas-based companies to adopt similar vertical integration strategies, potentially increasing efficiency and accountability in real estate developments across the state. The award also highlights the importance of Hispanic entrepreneurs in driving economic growth, a trend that resonates strongly in Texas's diverse business landscape.