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Barry Sternlicht

Overview​

Barry Sternlicht is a prominent businessman and investor described by Remy Janco as "one of the wealthiest Jews in the world." He is the founder of Starwood Capital Group and owner of the One Hotel chain. Remy's brother currently works in Sternlicht's private family office (referred to as "Jaws" in the transcript), though Remy mentioned his brother is not very happy there due to lack of structure. Barry was not directly present at the May 18, 2025 conversation but was discussed as an important business connection through Remy's brother.

Background & Professional Details​

  • Founder of Starwood Capital Group
  • Owner of the One Hotel chain
  • Operates a private family office referred to as "Jaws"
  • Described as "one of the wealthiest Jews in the world"
  • Likely based in New York/Connecticut area (headquarters of Starwood Capital)
  • High-profile business figure with significant wealth

Professional Focus​

  • Real estate investment (Starwood Capital)
  • Hospitality industry (One Hotel)
  • Private wealth management (family office)
  • High-level business investments and operations

Connection to Gary​

  • No direct connection established yet
  • Connected through Remy Janco, whose brother works for Sternlicht
  • Potential second-degree connection through Remy's brother
  • Mentioned in conversation as a possible networking opportunity
  • Gary expressed interest in connecting with Remy's brother, potentially providing indirect access to Sternlicht's network

Personal Insights​

  • Limited personal information available from the transcript
  • Jewish background mentioned by Remy
  • Runs a family office suggesting family-oriented business approach
  • Apparently lacks strong organizational structure in his family office (per Remy's brother's experience)

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Possible investment in or support for Alpha Schools initiatives
  • Potential networking opportunities through his significant business connections
  • Real estate insights or opportunities for Alpha Schools locations
  • Connection to high-net-worth individuals who might support Gary's projects
  • Possible interest in the America's 250th anniversary project given his business profile

Key Quotes​

From Remy about his brother working for Sternlicht:

"Right now he's working at this place called Jaws. Barry Sternlicht. You know Barry Sternlicht. He's the guy that started Starwood Capital. They own the one hotel. He's one of the wealthiest Jews in the world."

"He works in his private family office. He's not very happy there. There's not a lot of structure."

Interactions​

  • No direct interactions with Gary yet
  • Only mentioned during the May 18, 2025 conversation with Remy Janco

Next Steps​

  • Consider reaching out to Remy's brother for an introduction
  • Research more about Sternlicht's business interests and philanthropic activities
  • Explore potential alignment between Sternlicht's interests and Alpha Schools
  • Assess if there's opportunity to involve him in the America's 250th anniversary project
  • Evaluate if his real estate expertise could benefit Alpha Schools expansion
  • Determine if his hospitality experience could offer insights for creating exceptional educational environments