Meet the Advisory Board

CEO, Manhattan West
Lorenzo Esparza
Lorenzo Esparza is the Chief Executive Officer and Founding Principal of Manhattan West Asset Management where he is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to the firm’s investment philosophy, dedicated service model and overall strategic vision. With an investor-centric mindset, Mr. Esparza is focused on delivering vertically integrated, dynamic asset management for clients, partners, and shareholders.
Mr. Esparza began his career in financial services at AllianceBernstein before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. Active in his community, Mr. Esparza is the former chairman of the board of Los Angeles’ Cancer Support Community—Benjamin Center, sits on the board of the Richstone Family Center, and volunteers at the Chadwick School in Palos Verdes, California.
Mr. Esparza received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Partner, Pentas Ventures
Bobby Maylack
Bobby was the founding CMO of Prizeo & Represent, leading both to successful exits. At Prizeo, he helped celebrities such as Paul McCartney & Justin Bieber raise over $50m for charity. Prizeo exited in 2015.
At Represent, Bobby helped build the world's preeminent celebrity merchandising platform. Working with talent such as Leo DiCaprio, Arnold Schwarenegger, Matthew McConaughey, & Kobe Bryant, Represent generated over $250m in creator revenue. He helped lead Represent's two exits, totaling over $160m in deal value. After Represent's exit to Cameo, he served as its Chief Creative Officer.
Prior to investing with Pentas, Bobby was an active angel investor in companies such as 818 Tequila, Dave's Hot Chicken, & Snapchat. He is based in Los Angeles, CA.

CEO, Beach Cities Orthopedics
Dr Bradley Thomas, MD
Dr. Bradley Thomas, is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and a visionary entrepreneur. Dr Thomas brings an unparalleled blend of medical expertise, entrepreneurial success, and
a deep commitment to innovation. His experience as the Medical Director at Liquid I.V., which was
successfully sold to Unilever, highlights his strategic acumen and visionary leadership.
Dr. Thomas's involvement involvement highlights Palari's dedication to integrating cutting-edge health and wellness technologies into our sustainable living
solutions.

Director, Stanford CIFE
Professor Martin Fischer, PhD
Professor Fischer is a Director of Stanford's Center for Integrated Facility Engineering. His research goals are to improve the productivity of project teams involved in designing, building, and operating facilities and to enhance the sustainability of the built environment. His work develops the theoretical foundations and applications for virtual design and construction (VDC). VDC methods support the design of a facility and its delivery process and help reduce the costs and maximize the value over its lifecycle. His research has been used by many small and large industrial government organizations around the world.

3x Olympic Gold Medalist
Steve Lewis
Experienced Account Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry. Skilled in Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Cross-functional Team Leadership and Surgical Instruments. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA.

President, Russell Westbrook Enterprises
Donnell Beverly
Experienced Business Development Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the Management Consulting industry. Skilled in Media Buying, Negotiation, Management, Management Consulting, Real Estate, and Marketing. Strong real estate professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Sociology from University of Connecticut.

President, Hilton & Hyland
David Kramer
David Kramer has a consistent, undisputed track record as a top-producing agent with over $200 Million in sales for 2019. A leader in the field of luxury real estate, David is pushed to the top of any list of outstanding agents to work with. He has represented Buyers and Sellers of major estates and unique properties throughout the Westside for over 20 years. He was named as a Top 20 Luxury Agent in LA County by The Real Deal. His expertise and talent have made him a recognized leader in the real estate industry.
David’s success can be attributed in part to his exceptionally high standards and values, along with great people skills and negotiation savvy. He is enthusiastic about leading-edge technology and prides himself on maximizing the effectiveness of new resources in a way to best serve his clients.
A true Los Angeles native, David earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance from Cal State Northridge. He has since been actively involved with several charitable foundations, including The American Cancer Society, the Theodore Payne Foundation, Project Angel Food, the Brady Campaign and the Remote Area Medical Foundation. Volunteering as a Big Brother, David was proud to support the most effective youth mentoring organization in the country.
Tirelessly dedicated to his clients and his community, David currently represents Cedar Sinai, law firms, Trusts, corporate and other institutions in the selling of residential and residential income assets. Garnering a steady stream of referrals from law firms who place their trust in David and have for many years, he has a keen awareness of legal boundaries to help protect clients from unnecessary legal issues. David was one of the top agents representing California Federal bank (now Citibank) in REO sales and was instrumental in updating the company’s sales.
After years of making his mark in real estate, David established his very own team and sought out hard-working, honest agents that would only further his covering of greater Los Angeles and cultivate a culture of encouragement, friendship and above all, efficiency. While David predominately specializes in the Platinum triangle, his team pursues areas well beyond that including, but not limited to: Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu, West LA, Hollywood Hills, Sunset Strip and SFV. Under his counsel and support, David Kramer Group supplements the already dynamic business and propels it to new heights.

Nuerosurgeon
Albert Wong, MD
Dr Wong is a board-certified, dual
fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, Dr. Wong specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgeries and complex spinal deformities. His training at Stanford University Medical School and Northwestern University, combined with his extensive use of cutting-edge technologies like robotic navigation and
augmented reality in surgery, uniquely positions him to lead our initiatives in developing homes designed for aging in place. Dr. Wong’s deep expertise and innovative approach will greatly enhance
our product offerings and our mission to improve lives through wellness focused innovations.
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