Ari Rastegar

Ari Rastegar went from flipping burgers and delivering pizzas to building a multi-billion-dollar real estate investment platform, and he brings a rare, unfiltered perspective on what it actually takes to win in business and in life.

While putting himself through law school, Ari started his first real estate venture with a $3,500 loan, laying the foundation for what would become a major commercial real estate career.

Since then, he has invested across 38 cities, 12 states, and 7 asset classes. Forbes dubbed him “The Oracle of Austin” for his early conviction in the city’s growth and his role in shaping its commercial landscape.

Today, Ari is a sought-after speaker on entrepreneurship, investing, and performance under pressure. He’s known for his “fail forward” philosophy, teaching founders and operators how to turn setbacks into strategic advantages. In 2022, he published The Gift of Failure, a New York Times bestseller, sharing lessons from rebuilding both his businesses and his health.

Beyond business, Ari treats health as a core investment. He’s deeply involved in biohacking, meditation, and personal performance, blending elite investor thinking with personal mastery.

Ari equips audiences with practical frameworks to turn ambition into results and failure into momentum.