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SWAT

President & Partner.
Helped evolve SWAT into a hybrid strategy studio and investment platform partnering with founders, investors, and emerging brands.

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1 HOTELS

President & Partner, SWAT.
Partnered with SH Hotels & Resorts to help scale 1 Hotels into one of the defining luxury lifestyle hospitality brands of its generation.

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BR GUEST RESTAURANT GROUP

President & Partner, SWAT.
Helped evolve several flagship BR Guest restaurant properties while developing new hospitality concepts including Metropolis and IZI across two major New York locations.

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WHEELS UP

President & Partner, SWAT.
Helped evolve Wheels Up from a disruptive private aviation startup into a scaled lifestyle brand positioned for cultural relevance and long-term growth.

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THE OSPREY

President & Partner, SWAT by Kirshenbaum.
We developed the name, identity, and launch for The Osprey and Brooklyn Heights Social Club at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, helping shape one of Brooklyn’s most anticipated hospitality openings.

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BACCARAT HOTEL

President & Partner, SWAT.
Worked with Baccarat Hotel New York to sharpen the identity and emotional precision of one of the world’s most iconic luxury hospitality brands.

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