Season 2: Yahav Shirazi - Chief Operating Officer @ Gal Investments

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Yahav, an operations and investment leader at Gal Investments, for a conversation about discipline, systems thinking, and how cross-industry experience can shape success in real estate.Since joining Gal Investments, Yahav has helped lead the operational and analytical backbone of the business, bringing a unique perspective shaped by nearly a decade of leadership roles across aviation, technology, and real estate. His career path is a great example of how strong operational fundamentals can translate across industries — and create real competitive advantages in real estate investing and portfolio management.Yahav is also the founder and operator of Skywave Holdings, a U.S.-based real estate investment company he has grown over the past seven years, building a diversified portfolio of residential and real estate-related investments. Through this work, he has developed a strong track record in identifying opportunities, managing risk, and executing with precision.What made this conversation especially compelling was Yahav’s analytical mindset combined with real-world execution. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA focused on Real Estate, he approaches investing and operations through both technical rigor and strategic thinking — always focused on creating scalable, repeatable success.In this episode, we dive into:(1) Yahav’s journey from aviation and tech into real estate investment(2) How operational discipline drives better investment outcomes(3) Lessons learned building and operating a real estate investment platform(4) Why data, process, and people together create strong organizationsYahav’s perspective is thoughtful, precise, and forward-looking — a must-listen for anyone interested in operations, real estate investing, or how diverse experience can create real advantage in this industry.🟢 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.