International Family Offices Talk: How Smart Money Uses AI to Maximize ROI
You are invited to join us for an exclusive meetup in NYC alongside a select group of distinguished decision makers in family offices, private capital, and commercial real estate as we hear from internationally acclaimed AI Founders and Investors.
Guests will be flying in from Dubai, Europe and across the United States to hear how smart money is using AI to spot better investment opportunities with bigger returns, faster.
This gathering is specifically designed for leaders, allocators & investors who understand that trust, timing, and the right room can unlock uncommon opportunities.
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Gligor Tashkovich served as the Minister of Foreign Investment & Aviation for the Republic of Macedonia, where his leadership helped raise the country’s GDP by nearly 50% in two years. He pioneered the early development of the Internet in Europe and North America, playing a vital role in shaping global network infrastructure. His work spans over 20 industries, including oil and gas pipeline geopolitics and international business development. Tashkovich is one of only 21 citizens ever elected to run the Macedonian government and continues to be a force for innovation and global economic growth.
Adi Soozin: Best-selling author, Managing Partner of Heritage Real Estate Fund, and a fifth-generation real estate investor known for her uncanny ability to identify emerging top-performing markets. Adi was the youngest marketer ever selected to manage an entire Apple sales channel—after leading marketing campaigns for brands like Porsche, Whole Foods, Target, and Disney—and went on to break a record set by Steve Jobs by doubling Apple channel sales in one year without increasing the budget. Adi has scaled a fashion company by 4,200% in just nine weeks, built a media network streaming across 56 countries, and founded a global software company with thousands of marketing users in 59 countries. She also helped grow a startup from idea to $108M in under five years, and most recently, her book became a #1 Top New Release in five U.S. categories and a #2 national bestseller within its first month.
Edward Mermelstein: is a distinguished attorney, real estate developer, and financial investment advisor, who served as New York City’s Commissioner for International Affairs for 4+ years. As the founder of One & Only Realty, its investment arm One & Only Holdings, and the boutique law firm Rheem Bell & Mermelstein, he spent over two decades advising foreign investors on high-stakes acquisitions and complex international transactions. His expertise has made him a sought-after media commentator, with appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, and Reuters, and contributions to publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.
Gian‑Louis Luu: A member of a prominent Singapore-based family office, Gian‑Louis Luu is a Stanford alumnus and early-stage investor in transformative AI and space ventures. He backed SpaceX and participated in the first two funding rounds of OpenAI, demonstrating a sharp eye for disruptive innovation and a commitment to shaping next‑generation frontiers.
THE AGENDA
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Meet the International Titans of 9x90™
Start the evening meeting a few of the international business leaders who have been featured on 9x90™:
Ian Drewe - Raising Billions: Ian Drewe on Mastering Capital Stacks, Risk Framing & Institutional LP Trust on 9×90™
Gligor Tashkovich - From Macedonia to the Skies: How Gligor Tashkovich Changed the World as We Know It on 9×90™
Justis Mendez - From Kidnapped Teen to VC Powerhouse: Justis Mendez on Defying Odds, Building Funds, and the Future of Tech on 9x90™
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4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
AI & Investing Overseas
A panel of international investors and world leaders will share how the landscape has evolved for those investing overseas.
Panelists:
Ikhlaq Sidhu is the Dean of IE School of Science & Technology, a globally recognized scientist and inventor with over 60 patents, whose leadership at institutions like UC Berkeley and IEX has shaped the intersection of AI, sovereign infrastructure, and global investment strategy.
Gligor Tashkovich - former Minister for Foreign Investment of North Macedonia (2006–2008), who, during his tenure, attracted approximately $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment across ten industry sectors, built Macedonia’s economic and aviation infrastructure, and helped pioneer early global Internet routing—all supported by a Cornell MBA and advisory roles in international finance and governance
Edward Mermelstein — Former New York City Commissioner for International Affairs, Edward is a globally recognized commercial real estate attorney and investor with more than 30 years of experience in cross-border real estate and private equity.
Simon Littlewood — CEO of SDG Global Group and veteran impact investor, Simon collaborates directly with the world’s most powerful governments, sovereign wealth funds, and decision-makers to identify and deliver transformative infrastructure projects focused on healthcare, food security, and clean water in underserved emerging markets.
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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Keynote: AI, Sovereignty, and the Future of Investment The Ultimate Family Office Event: AI Edition – New York City
Ikhlaq Sidhu is the Dean and Professor at IE School of Science & Technology in Madrid and the MEFIC Chair for AI & Data-Driven Financial Investments. He is also a Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Institute for European Studies, Chief Scientist and Faculty Chair of the IEX Research Accelerator & Think Tank, and Founding Faculty Director of UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET). A globally recognized scientist, inventor with over 60 patents, and tech entrepreneur, Ikhlaq has consistently operated at the intersection of advanced technology, policy, and market impact. His leadership spans multiple international initiatives, including Rise Europe, and he continues to advise global institutions on AI, innovation, and systems transformation.
In this compact keynote, Ikhlaq will first unpack recent developments in artificial intelligence, with a focus on large-scale models, sovereign AI infrastructure, and the shifting regulatory landscape. He will then share insights from the Gradient EU Project—an interdisciplinary initiative designed to harness AI for analyzing investment opportunities emerging from Europe’s evolving landscape of sovereignty, security, and strategic autonomy. Drawing from his experience across academia, industry, and policy, Ikhlaq will explore how these dynamics affect long-term capital strategy, innovation governance, and the future of cross-border investment in the AI era.
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7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
AI & CRE: A Fireside Exchange with CRE titans.
Join an exclusive panel of leading real estate investors as they explore how AI is reshaping demand and creating innovative opportunities in the commercial real estate market.
Panelists:
Ian Drewe — A distinguished leader in structuring and executing highly complex, global investment banking transactions, Ian has helped raise hundreds of billions of dollars for governments, institutions, and major corporations worldwide.
Adi Soozin - Best-selling author, Managing Partner of Heritage Real Estate Fund, and a fifth-generation real estate investor known for her uncanny ability to identify emerging top-performing markets.
Simon Littlewood — CEO of SDG Global Group and veteran impact investor, Simon collaborates directly with the world’s most powerful governments, sovereign wealth funds, and decision-makers to identify and deliver transformative infrastructure projects focused on healthcare, food security, and clean water in underserved emerging markets.
Scott Shea — A seasoned corporate lawyer and negotiator, Scott has managed over $4 billion in real estate transactions and is renowned for his crisis-management expertise and leadership at Hopson Development Holdings.
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8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Panel: Ask the Titans
Kicking off the evening, a select group of industry titans will share how they are leveraging AI to consistently outperform market expectations and drive transformative growth.
Panelists:
Allison E. Kaas, Esq. — CEO and General Counsel of Indsigt Group, Allison brings deep legal expertise and leadership in technology-driven business innovation.
Adi Soozin — Creator of Molo9™ and best-selling author of Tools of Marketing Titans (how to use AI to actually drive revenue growth).
Lakshmi Anantharamu is an AI scientist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of innovation across health, finance, and retail. She is the Co-founder and CEO of Akila Labs, a New York–based startup leveraging Behavioral AI to transform the health and wellness industry. A published researcher, Lakshmi specializes in translating cutting-edge AI research into high-impact products that unlock business value and deliver measurable ROI.
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✨ Expect candid insights, off-market intelligence, and connections rooted in trust.
🥃 Candid conversations, curated connections & key insights.
🥂 Ultra high-quality guest list.
🌇 Carefully designed space for meaningful, real-time connections among a highly-exclusive network.
Why we’re gathering:
To connect investors & change makers in CRE and Ai.
Attendance is strictly limited and by confirmed RSVP only.
We’ve taken great care to cross-reference multiple verification sources to ensure this gathering remains exclusively for the best investment opportunities and true end investors.
Location: In keeping with the standard protocol, we will meet at a specific location at 6pm. You will receive the location name via email a few days before the event.
Attendance is strictly limited and by confirmed RSVP only.
We’ve taken great care to cross-reference multiple verification sources to ensure this gathering remains exclusively for end investors.
Location: In keeping with the standard protocol of the Ultra Secret CRE Society, you will receive the location 48 hours before the event.
Security Protocol: Entry requires ID and match to invite list.
If you have been extended this invitation, it is because you’ve earned access to the room where the real conversations happen with the real decision makers.