Home: Fort Lauderdale, FL. Age: My birth certificate would show 37, but I certainly range from 2 to 92, depending on the moment. Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina. Profession: Commercial real estate property and liability insurance and risk management consultant. Organization: Ivy Risk Strategies, LLC. Title: Head Chief.
Recent recognition: Top 5 Producer at the third largest insurance brokerage in the world. Latest accomplishment: Branched out to begin my own insurance brokerage firm. Latest contribution to others: Currently participating in a leadership program involving an 8-month in-depth community analysis and proposal for a rebuild of the Recreation Center of Miami Shores. Hobbies: Anything involving nature, bike riding, and of course, yoga. Last book read: Indistractable, By Nir Eyal. Recent unique acquisition: A small piece of the moon!
How do you define an ideal business relationship? Trust is a must! What word or phrase do you use far too often? F*ck. What natural talent have you neglected? Working with children and young adults. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Journalists, behavioral scientists and researchers. Anything that requires curiosity, emotional and physical intelligence to produce something never seen, heard or done before. How do you relieve stress? With so many options available, I like to start with the basics: BREATH. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Death-defying activities that make you grateful to rest your head on a pillow at night.
What was your first paying job? Working at a jewelry kiosk in an outdoor mall at 14 years old (I lied about my age). What was your favorite college course? Business Law. My professor said it was something I had to pursue and I was very close until insurance found me. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Emperor’s New Groove. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Art - EVERYWHERE. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? There's nothing better than Mother Nature. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Being on my own at a very young age and moving frequently provided invaluable experiences and exposure that helped shape who I am today.
What is your big idea?
To start a "school" where children of all ages can learn about the real world, be challenged with handling complex tasks, and be given the opportunity to accomplish as much as they have the will to achieve.
What change are you working on to have a positive influence on your profession or field? Creating an insurance buying experience that is enjoyable and seamless, while showing the positive side of our industry and how exciting it can be. What mega-trend most excites you? AI. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Nothing is Normal While Everything Makes Sense. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Eleanor Roosevelt. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A horse jockey. I was, and still am, obsessed with horses. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My two X-large Doodles, TT & Coco. I would then have them each carry a bag of personal mementos, such as my grandmother’s rosary. What advice would you give your younger self? It’s never that serious! And, that you will always be trying to follow this advice. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? None. Who knows what might unintentionally change- Amor Fati!
Personal motto: Excellence is a habit. Favorite quote: “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once” (Albert Einstein). Words to live by: “Do one thing every day that scares you” (Eleanor Roosevelt).
