CO-FOUNDER/CHAIR, BUCHANAN STREET PARTNERS
WHY: In 1999, co-founded a real estate investment management firm that focuses on value investing. During the firm’s 24 years, it’s made about $8B in transactions and currently has $1.7B in assets under management. Along with his wife, Kitty, founded Hoag Innovators, a Shark Tank-like investment opportunity for Hoag doctors.
IN THE NEWS: Is the incoming chair of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, the second largest in OC.
NOTABLE: 2023 Business Journal Innovator of the Year Award winner.
QUOTABLE: “As an entrepreneur, you need to be willing to break the status quo and embrace change. Investing is one of those things you get better with age.”