Afa Zada
MBA, MSc
I partner with lifestyle and wellness entrepreneurs to develop and execute high-impact ventures from concept to launch. Backed by the Zada Advisors team, we deliver strategic clarity, operational rigor, and market-ready execution across every phase.
With over a decade of experience in branding, real estate, and wellness, I align creative vision with commercial outcomes. Licensed in New York and Florida, I work alongside founders and investors to build spaces and brands that are both experientially compelling and financially sound.
Our Team.
Zada Advisors is powered by a team of seasoned business specialists, each bringing deep expertise from their respective fields—ranging from finance and operations to strategy and innovation. Individually, they are leaders; together, they form a powerhouse of insight and execution.
At Zada Advisors, the sum is truly greater than its parts.
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20+ years advising developers & investors on EB-5 compliance & structuring
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Led EB-5 and FDI practice at Am Law 100 firm
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Advised on EB-5 capital raises, securities compliance, and offering structures
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Proven success with USCIS approvals with an extensive track record
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Lead over $500m in EB-5 and FDI projects
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10+ years advising on EB-5 business plans, economic models, and international tax strategy
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Former GE Energy executive with expertise in risk modeling and economic analysis
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PhD and MBA from Georgia Tech; developed tech valuation models for NASA, Airbus, and Boeing
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Board member of World Trade Center Atlanta, advising global investors and businesses
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15+ years of global experience in commercial real estate and capital markets
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Deep expertise in loan lifecycles, credit agreements, and compliance
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Led franchise and property operations with focus on legal and transaction management
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Former Caribbean Master Licensor for Century21 Real Estate Brokerage
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Multilingual negotiator with MBA and MSc in project management and finance
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French, Korean, Turkish, Russian, English
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Over a decade of cross-sector experience as an Operations specialist, working with executives, managing investor relations, and executing complex special projects across finance, real estate, and technology.
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Operations lead for developing investor materials, business plans, and proposals for family offices and private equity stakeholders.
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New York, NY
