Home: Los Angeles, CA. Age: 41. Birthplace: Tel-Aviv, Israel. Alma mater: University of Miami.
Latest accomplishment: Just finished building our house. Latest contribution to others: AIPAC Los Angeles. Hobbies: Tennis, watching basketball, hanging out with my kids, traveling. Last book read: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness, by Morgan Housel. Recently viewed and recommended: Landman.
Personality profile: Honest, to the point, go-getter, jokester. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Funny. Moral compass: How would I feel if someone did this to me? How do you define a perfect friendship? Someone you can always be honest with and rely on to be there for you. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Strengths complement each other’s weaknesses; trust and respect. What is your greatest joy? My children. How do you relieve stress? Sauna, walks, reading, massages. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? The beach.
What was your first paying job? Working at a real estate development company as an intern in college. What was your favorite college course? Finance. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Lego. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Godfather. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My maternal grandparents. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Tomorrow is another day.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
I’d like to raise a fund that invests in housing rentals and encourages long-term ownership.
What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Lack of affordable housing in the US.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Albert Einstein. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A basketball player. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Swimming, having a BBQ with my family and friends at my house, and drink amazing wine. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t stress so much. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My college graduation.
Personal mission: To have as big of a positive impact on this world as I can and for my daughters to be happy. Personal motto: Fortuna iuvat (fortune favors the bold). Favorite quote: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" (Lao Tzu).
