Whitehawk was founded to enable enterprise growth, disciplined execution, and superior business outcomes.

Tom Minkowicz, Founding Partner

Scale and Execution

The Whitehawk methodology is built on a foundation of proven, high-stakes leadership. We bring direct experience in commanding institutional capital, having led transactions valued over $20 billion in total GAV.

  • Tom served as the Head of Investments, Senior Vice President at LivCor (a Blackstone Company) , where he built and led a team of 35 real estate professionals that executed industry-leading acquisition and disposition volume.

  • This expertise spans the entire risk spectrum: ground-up development, value-add, core-plus, and core.

Institutional Rigor and Scope

Over the course of his 20-year career, Tom's discipline was forged by successfully executing for global investment firms across varied mandates.

  • Prior to LivCor, he held investment leadership roles with top-tier firms including Nuveen Real Estate, CBRE Global Investors, Mill Creek Residential, Hines, Janus Capital Group, and Lehman Brothers.

  • This breadth of experience ensures unique insights across capital markets, development, and portfolio management

Vision and Discipline

Tom's commitment to continuous improvement is demonstrated by his professional and academic credentials, which inform the modern, tech-forward approach of Whitehawk.

  • He graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his MBA with a double major in Real Estate and Finance.

  • He is an active CFA Charterholder

  • As the founder of the PropTech company Dealstar.ai, he ensures Whitehawk’s methodology is continually integrated with data-driven insights, automation, and AI strategy.