Nouriel Gino Yazdinian
NY Elizabeth
- Role
- Forbes Business Council at Forbes
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nouriel Gino Yazdinian
I have extensive experience negotiating structurally complex business ventures while providing decisive leadership, strategic direction, and operational guidance across multiple organizations.My work centers on identifying emerging global opportunities and developing them from original concept through execution. This includes building and leading high-performance teams, raising capital, structuring strategic partnerships, anticipating risk, resolving challenges proactively, planning for contingencies, and managing growth through scale and liquidity events.I am the founder and CEO of NY Elizabeth, a luxury auction and private sales platform specializing in fine jewelry, watches, art, and high-value collectibles. Through NY Elizabeth, I oversee global transactions, complex consignments, and long-term relationships with collectors, institutions, and partners across multiple continents. The company reflects my focus on disciplined execution, transparency, and sustainable value creation within the luxury and art markets.My family has been active in the art and luxury goods markets since 1956, shaping a long-term perspective on craftsmanship, provenance, value, and market cycles. This multigenerational exposure informs my approach to sourcing, evaluation, and stewardship.Previously, I founded and led Pringo, a social network platform connecting users through shared interests and digital communities. I guided the company through growth and a successful exit, reinforcing my approach to building scalable platforms, strong teams, and businesses designed with clear strategic outcomes.I am drawn to ideas that address unresolved problems. From technology to art, I am inspired by those who push boundaries and turn vision into reality. I believe progress requires independent thought, leadership, and a commitment to contributing value rather than extracting it.My ultimate goal is to educate and empower people globally to set better goals, live better lives, and think expansively about what they can create.Areas of focus: Executive Leadership, Strategic Partnerships and Capital Formation, Luxury Goods and Collectibles, Art Markets and Provenance, Emerging Technologies and Blockchain
Experience
Forbes Business Council
Mar 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Education
University of California, Riverside
BA, Political Science, business marketing Emphasis, Theater Minor
1996 — 2000
American College of Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2000 — 2002
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts (AA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
1993 — 1995
Skills
- Mobile Devices
- Business Modeling
- Private Equity
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Entrepreneurship
- Competitive Analysis
- Start-Ups
- Mobile Applications
- Lead Generation
- Strategic Partnerships
- Internet Strategy
- Venture Capital
- Executive Management
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Analytics
- Business Strategy
- Angel Investing
- Product Management
- Web Marketing
- Web Analytics
- Sustainable Energy
- Online Marketing
- Strategy
- E-Commerce
- Strategic Consulting
- SEO
- Corporate Development
- Sem
- Green Energy
- Saas
- International Business
- Mobile Marketing
- Ppc
- Business Development
- Technology
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