MIAMI — 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.
The recognition highlights Shahbazyan's impact as an entrepreneur and his contributions to business growth. Starlife Group, under his leadership, has established a vertically integrated real estate model. In an interview with Miami Negocios magazine, Shahbazyan explained: "My vision was simple yet ambitious: to create a single company that controls all stages of the real estate lifecycle: development, construction, financing, mortgages, brokerage, insurance, property management, and asset protection, all under one roof."
This integrated approach aims to streamline operations and accountability. "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," Shahbazyan said.
The "Top Entrepreneur of the USA" awards are organized by Negocios and Ejecutiva magazines, which are Spanish-language business publications based in South Florida. The event honors entrepreneurs and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership. The ceremony will include a cocktail reception and formal dinner, providing networking opportunities for attendees.
Shahbazyan's recognition underscores the importance of innovation and dedication in the entrepreneurial community. The awards are held annually and are designed to celebrate success and foster new collaborations. According to the organizers, the event "is not only a platform to honor success, but also an opportunity to foster new alliances and collaborations."
Negocios and Ejecutiva magazines were founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco. They are the only Spanish-language business magazines in South Florida focused on entrepreneurs, published in print and digital formats. Their websites, www.negociosmagazine.com and www.ejecutivamagazine.com, provide daily news updates and social media distribution.
The award comes as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, highlighting the contributions of Hispanic entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy. Shahbazyan's inclusion among the top entrepreneurs reflects his role in driving business growth and his commitment to excellence in real estate development.
