He’s the founder of Gawker Media, which currently is the parent company to nine prominent blogs including the ever-popular NY-based Gawker.com. Other websites in this vast network include Gizmodo, Jezebel, Lifehacker, and Cityfile. The blogs in total reel in approximately to 17.5 million U.S. Visitors each month, which is more than even nytimes. com. In 2009, the …

Cayre made his fortune by selling videos to discount retailers such as Wal-Mart. In 2009, his real estate investment and developing firm, Midtown Equities joined IDB Group in acquiring HSBC Bank USA’s headquarters for $330 million. In August, the company paid $33 million for a five-story, 77,000-square-foot office building in downtown Brooklyn, which is famous for being …

His restaurant Daniel on the Upper East Side is often regarded as one of the best restaurants in the world and was awarded three Michelin stars and five Forbes stars in 2010. With this success, the famed restaurateur continues to expand his empire. In the past year, he has opened Bar Boulud in London, db Bistro …

The famous hotelier currently owns seven trendy hotels throughout New York, LA, and Miami, which are amongst the most stylish and luxurious in the country, frequently visited by celebrities and trendsetters. His hotels include The Mercer, Chateau Marmont, Sunset Beach, and four Standard Hotels. Balazs’ company also owns several luxury New York City residences that include …