Ari Rastegar

Ari Rastegar—often called “The Oracle of Austin”—is a nationally recognized entrepreneur, real estate investor, and developer. He is the Founder and CEO of Rastegar Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development platform. Ari built his business from the ground up, navigating market cycles, high-stakes decisions, and the pressures of scaling a complex organization.

Ari is also the author of The Gift of Failure, sharing lessons in resilience, leadership, and turning setbacks into long-term growth. His story combines practical business strategies with personal accountability and disciplined decision-making, making him an ideal guest for audiences seeking actionable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth.