Resume

Eytan Benzeno

Eytan Benzeno

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Email: eytan@benzeno.com

Phone: +351 93 999 5889 (Portugal)  |  +1 (786) 727 0696 (USA)

Locations: Lisbon, Luxembourg, Miami

Technologist, Operator, Marketer

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker,

IMI Licensed Real Estate Broker (Portugal)

Professional Summary

Senior operator with over 20 years of experience across real estate, technology, operations, asset management, e-commerce, and banking. Proven success in expanding and repositioning ventures—from developing multi-million-dollar e-commerce businesses to advising on property investments and managing high-performing hospitality portfolios. Expert in stabilizing execution, managing delivery risk, and ensuring high-value assets and projects perform reliably under real-world constraints. Highly proficient in artificial intelligence, business technology, digital marketing, lead generation, and customer experience, utilizing modern tools to boost efficiency and growth. Active in Portugal, Luxembourg, and the United States, focusing on operational execution, sales strategies, emerging technologies, and cross-border investments. Brings agile leadership, strong negotiation and deal-making skills, and a results-oriented mindset to future-focused organizations.

Core Competence

Operations • Project Management • E-commerce • Artificial Intelligence • Business Strategy • Marketing Strategy • Digital Advertising • Social Media • Team Leadership • Real Estate Investment • Deal Structuring • Asset Optimization • Property Acquisition & Management • Hospitality • Sales • Technology

Professional Experience

Founder & Partner

SoldHere, LDA – Lisbon, Portugal | March 2023 – Present
  • Licensed by IMI to mediate real estate transactions in Portugal.
  • Collaborated with developers on land acquisition, subdivision licensing, and building plan approvals in Portugal.
  • Managed acquisition, sales, repositioning, licensing, and short-term rental strategy for high-yield properties in Portugal.
  • Leveraged AI and digital tools for customer targeting, automation, and operational optimization.
  • Oversaw full operational lifecycle, including AL licensing, guest experience, and performance analytics.

Co-Founder & Technology Partner

Bogen.ai / REIGNation Mastermind – Remote/USA | May 2023 – Present
  • Built a subscription-based coaching and mastermind platform serving a community of 400+ real-estate professionals.
  • Act as the head of technology, leading platform development, AI integrations, marketing strategies, and automation workflows. Providing a vast array of AI services and interactions to members & clients.
  • Designed and led courses for realtors on the use of AI to improve and streamline their real estate practice.
  • Implemented systems using automation and segmentation to improve client targeting and member experience.

Licensed Real Estate Broker & Real Estate Advisor

BeachFront Realty – South Florida, USA | 2009 – Present
  • Specializing in real estate farming, developing long-term relationships in targeted geographic markets to capture consistent listing opportunities.
  • Worked across both residential and commercial real estate, including transactions for investment properties, retail spaces, and mixed-use developments.
  • Collaborated with developers on land acquisition, subdivision licensing, and building plan approvals in Florida.
  • Specializing in high-end new construction and waterfront condos for U.S. & international clients.
  • Applied predictive analytics, AI, and advanced CRM tools to generate leads and structure personalized sales journeys.
  • Developed branded digital campaigns to capture affluent clientele.

Founder & CEO

BeachStore.com – USA | 1999 – 2020
  • Launched and scaled a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand into a multi-million-dollar business.
  • Grew the business to $3M in seasonal sales per summer, with overall sales exceeding $30M over a period of 15 years.
  • First e-commerce business to sell beach chairs online; first-to-market and market leader in the category for over 15 years.
  • Directed all digital advertising (SEO, PPC, & Social Media), content creation, email marketing, purchasing, product design & development, logistics, operations, and warehousing.
  • Built and positioned a lifestyle brand in the leisure and recreation space, combining seasonal market insights with digital engagement strategies to drive growth and visibility.

International Banking Officer

Republic National Bank (later HSBC) – New York, NY | 1991 – 2003
  • Managed international banking accounts and led large-scale system integrations.
  • Directed the Y2K compliance project involving 3,400+ applications across 400 consultants.
  • Developed business intelligence processes for financial analysis, risk assessment, and operational forecasting.
  • Gained financial operations experience that later supported real-estate investment due diligence and structuring.

Manager, Summer House Bed & Breakfast

Private Hospitality Business – New York, USA | Summers, 1993–2003
  • Managed seasonal sales & operations of self-run bed and breakfast properties in Fire Island and the Hamptons for over a decade.
  • Acquired and operated strategic seasonal venues; managed all aspects of sales & guest services, including check-ins, housekeeping, food service, recreational programming, and tailored hospitality activities & experiences.
  • Developed marketing strategies through word-of-mouth and local tourism boards to attract repeat and new clientele.
  • Gained hands-on knowledge in hospitality service delivery and guest satisfaction that later informed professional hotel and short-term rental ventures.

Education

BBA – Banking & Finance

Adelphi University – NY, USA | 1991

Dean's List | Courses: Finance, International Banking, Accounting, Marketing, Investment Analysis

Tech Stack

MLS • CRM & Sales Funnels • ERP Admin • Smart Home Automation • Google Workspace • Shopify • Kajabi • Lofty • Squarespace • Wix • NetSuite Oracle • Microsoft Office Suite • Adobe Creative Cloud • ChatGPT • Claude Code certified • Gemini • GenSpark • MidJourney • Canva • DeepSeek • HeyGen • Caption • eGo • Google AI Studio • Xero • Voixia • Twilio • Zoom • Otter • Speechify • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • X (Twitter) • TikTok • YouTube • Discord • HubSpot • Network Architecture & Management • ISO • Windows

Languages

English, French & Hebrew (Native Fluent)

Portuguese & Spanish (Learning)

Professional Goals

Seeking leadership opportunities in real estate, hospitality, or asset management where innovation, technology, and strategic execution can drive growth and value creation.

Groups & Affiliations

  • REIGNation Real Estate Community – Founder & Member
  • MED Condo Board – President
  • American Club of Lisbon – Active Member
  • International Portuguese Club – Active Member
  • AEPi Alumni Association – Active Member
  • Adelphi University Alumni Association – Active Member
  • Miami Realtor® Association – Active Member
  • National Association of REALTORS (NAR) – Member
  • DiSi Credito, Playa Beach Company, CenterStage, Mountain Breeze, AdvanceFigures, & Dave T Productions – Board of Advisors/Directors.
  • New York Road Runners (NYRR) – Member

Personal Interest

Avid follower of global news and current affairs, with a strong focus on financial markets, politics, real estate, economics, AI, blockchain, quantum computing, renewable energy, biotech, and robotics. Enthusiast of space, science, quantum physics, and emerging technologies.

A happy bon vivant passionate about global cuisine and home cooking, with an active lifestyle (running, hiking, golf, cycling, tennis, fitness), frequent travel, cultural exploration, and community engagement.