Portrait of Makan Mostafavi

Building
Businesses.
Investing in
Opportunities.
Sharing What
Actually Works.

For more than 25 years, Makan Mostafavi has helped entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners navigate growth, capital, real estate, and leadership.

Billions in transactions. Decades of real-world experience.
Lessons that create real results.

$2.5B+

Closed Real Estate Transactions

4,500+

Completed Transactions

$200M+

Principal Real Estate Investments

$50M+

Private Equity Investments

25+

Years of Business & Investment Experience

Experience Built
in the Real World

Success doesn't
come from theory.

It comes from making decisions when real capital, real businesses, and real people are involved.

Since entering real estate investing in 1998, Makan has built a career spanning brokerage, lending, private equity, development, entrepreneurship, and media. Along the way, he has worked on thousands of transactions while investing alongside clients and building businesses of his own.

Today, his focus extends beyond closing deals. Through consulting, investing, and educational media, he helps entrepreneurs make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and accelerate growth.

Silhouette ascending an architectural staircase

25+

Years of
Building,
Investing,
and Leading.

Business Ecosystem

More than one business.
One vision.

Every business Makan has built serves the same mission: helping entrepreneurs make smarter decisions, build stronger companies, and create lasting wealth.

Boardroom overlooking the Los Angeles skyline at dusk
  • 01

    Real Estate

  • 02

    Private Equity

  • 03

    Consulting

  • 04

    Truth Hurts Show

  • 05

    021B Media

Makan hosting the Truth Hurts Show podcastFeatured Podcast

Conversations
That Matter

The best lessons rarely come from textbooks. They come from people who have built businesses, overcome adversity, and solved problems at the highest levels.

Featured guest David Goggins

Latest Episode

David Goggins

Discipline. Mentality.
And pushing beyond perceived limits.

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Why People Work with Makan

Experience
you can apply
today.

Whether you're evaluating an acquisition, scaling operations, navigating real estate, raising capital, or refining strategy, Makan provides practical guidance built from decades of execution across multiple industries.

Makan Mostafavi in a boardroom meeting with Century City, Los Angeles in the background

Ready to build
what's next?

Whether you're growing a business, exploring new opportunities, looking for strategic guidance, or interested in joining the conversation, let's connect.

The next great opportunity often begins with a single conversation.