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Punit Shah Joins Roam Hospitality Advisory Board

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:54:07 GMT

Punit Shah Joins Roam Hospitality Advisory Board

Veteran real estate investor and CEO of Liberty Group brings decades of experience in hospitality, capital markets, and large-scale asset management

St. Petersburg, FL — April 17, 2026 — Roam Hospitality, a boutique hotel and hospitality platform owned and operated by The Rise Collective, today announced that Punit Shah has joined the company as an Advisory Board Member, strengthening its leadership bench as the platform continues to scale its portfolio and brand presence.

Punit Shah is the Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Group, a single-family office focused on the diversification and preservation of capital across a wide range of asset classes. Under his leadership, Liberty Group has invested more than $1.2 billion in commercial real estate, spanning multifamily, office, student housing, and retail. Prior to its transition into a family office, the firm built and operated a significant hospitality platform, scaling to 57 hotels and over 5,000 rooms nationwide, primarily affiliated with leading global brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. Originally founded by his father, Raxit Shah, the company operated in the hospitality industry for over 45 years, growing from a single property into a nationally scaled portfolio and creating thousands of jobs across the sector. The firm has since strategically exited its hotel portfolio, reflecting its dynamic approach to capital allocation and market timing.

In addition to his real estate and hospitality investments, Shah is a Partner and Co-Owner of the Miami Marlins (MLB) and the Jupiter Hammerheads (MiLB), having joined the ownership group in 2017 alongside Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman. He is recognized as the first Indian American owner of a Major League Baseball team.

“Roam is one of the more interesting hospitality platforms I've seen — a vertically integrated, design-forward model that's redefining hospitality at scale,” said Shah. “I'm excited to support Elliott and the Roam team as they grow.”

“Punit brings a rare combination of institutional investment experience, hospitality expertise, and long-term strategic thinking,” said Elliott Caldwell, Co-founder and CEO of The Rise Collective. “As we continue to expand Roam and elevate the guest experience across our portfolio, his perspective will be invaluable.”

Shah’s career at Liberty Group spans over two decades, where he has held multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Development, President & Chief Operating Officer, and now Chief Executive Officer. His deep experience across development, operations, and capital markets uniquely positions him to advise Roam Hospitality as it scales both its physical footprint and brand ecosystem.

In addition to his professional achievements, Shah has received numerous honors, including the Florida Governor’s Enterprise Award, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, and multiple “Under 40” recognitions. He currently serves on the Global Board of Directors of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Owners Association, is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), and serves on the Advisory Board of Boston University’s School of Hospitality, where he was also named Alumnus of the Year and served as Commencement Speaker.

Roam Hospitality operates as part of The Rise Collective, a vertically integrated platform based in St. Petersburg, Florida, spanning hospitality, real estate, media, construction, lending, and wealth strategy. Through its fully in-house model, The Rise Collective combines development, branding, marketing, and operations to create high-performing, design-forward hospitality experiences across its portfolio.

“Roam is building something differentiated in the hospitality space,” said Elliott Caldwell. “The integration across branding, operations, and real estate creates a unique opportunity to drive both guest experience and investment performance. We’re excited to have Punit join the Advisory Board as we continue to scale the platform.”

Shah also serves as a Director of the Punit Shah Family Foundation and as a Board Member of Plutus Capital Partners, further reflecting his commitment to both community impact and long-term investment strategy.

His addition to the Advisory Board marks a key milestone for Roam Hospitality as it continues to expand its boutique hotel portfolio and strengthen its position as a next-generation hospitality platform.

About Roam Hospitality

Roam Hospitality is a boutique hotel and hospitality platform focused on delivering elevated, design-forward guest experiences. Operated under The Rise Collective, Roam combines in-house branding, marketing, and operations to create high-performing hospitality assets across key markets. Website: https://roamhospitality.com/

About The Rise Collective

The Rise Collective is a vertically integrated platform operating across hospitality, real estate, media, construction, lending, and wealth strategy. By owning and operating across the full lifecycle of each asset, Rise delivers a unified approach to development, growth, and long-term value creation. Website: https://rise-collective.com/

The Rise Collective and The Scale Space Announce Strategic Partnership

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:03:52 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE RISE COLLECTIVE AND THE SCALE SPACE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE GROWTH FOR SERVICE-BASED & HIGH TICKET BUSINESSES

St. Petersburg, Florida - February 3, 2026 - The Rise Collective , a growth-focused ecosystem of real estate, hospitality, and investment brands, today announced a strategic partnership with The Scale Space , a performance marketing and paid advertising firm specializing in scalable revenue systems for service-based and high-ticket sales businesses .

This partnership brings together The Rise Collective’s operational depth and portfolio of high-performing brands with The Scale Space’s expertise in paid media, conversion optimization, and growth infrastructure. Together, the two companies aim to deliver an end-to-end growth engine for businesses seeking predictable lead flow, stronger conversion systems, and sustainable revenue growth, whether they sell services, high-ticket offers, or both.

A Unified Approach to Scaling

Through this collaboration, The Rise Collective and The Scale Space will offer integrated growth solutions that combine strategic advertising, marketing automation, and data-driven customer acquisition with proven operational systems. The partnership will focus on:

Advanced paid advertising and growth systems designed to drive predictable lead flow and revenue growth for service-based and high-ticket sales businesses
Collaborative go-to-market strategies that align marketing performance with operational execution and sales processes
Programs, infrastructure, and client reporting designed around real performance data, giving businesses the clarity needed to scale efficiently and with confidence.

Executive Leadership Perspectives

“We are thrilled to partner with The Scale Space as we continue to expand the value we deliver to our clients and brands under The Rise Collective,” said Elliott Caldwell, CEO of The Rise Collective. “Their marketing systems and growth frameworks strongly complement our vision of building a comprehensive ecosystem where businesses don’t just grow, they scale intelligently.”

Rick Gaisie, CEO of The Scale Space, added, “Many businesses struggle to generate demand through paid advertising, but even more struggle to realize that ads are only part of the equation. This partnership combines our paid advertising and growth systems with The Rise Collective’s operational expertise to help businesses turn demand into consistent, scalable revenue.”

About The Rise Collective

The Rise Collective is a diversified portfolio of service-oriented brands delivering exceptional value across real estate, hospitality, and investment sectors. By integrating best-in-class solutions under one umbrella, The Rise Collective simplifies and elevates the experience of guests, investors, and business partners alike. ( rise-collective.com )

About The Scale Space

The Scale Space is a marketing and growth systems agency based in North Hollywood, California, focused on helping service-based and high-ticket sales businesses scale revenue through paid advertising, optimized lead generation, and automated customer engagement systems.( thescalespace.com ). Businesses looking to build a predictable growth engine through paid advertising and growth systems can schedule a Revenue Growth Planning Call with The Scale Space team at rick@thescalespace.com.

The Rise Collective Announces the Launch of Roam Hospitality: A New Bootstrapped Leader in Hotel & F&B Management

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:37:08 GMT

The Rise Collective Announces the Launch of Roam Hospitality

Exciting News from The Rise Collective!

We’re thrilled to officially announce the launch of Roam Hospitality , our new, independently built hotel and F&B management company.

In an industry often dominated by venture-backed or private-equity operators, Roam is taking a different path, one that puts creativity, experience, and people at the center of everything we do. Our goal is simple: redefine modern hospitality by focusing on meaningful experiences, thoughtful design, and exceptional service.

Read our full press release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Petersburg, FL, December 9th - The Rise Collective proudly announces the creation of Roam Hospitality, a new, independently built hotel and F&B management company designed to redefine what modern hospitality can be. In an industry dominated by venture-backed, private-equity-driven, and publicly traded operators, Roam is taking a different path, one that puts creativity, experience, and people at the center.

Across the industry, many beloved boutique brands have been absorbed by large public hospitality groups. Hyatt’s acquisitions of The Standard and Bunkhouse, along with Hilton’s acquisition of Graduate Hotels, reflect a long-standing trend of consolidation. While these rollups bring scale, they often reduce what made these brands special in the first place.

“In VC-backed, PE-backed, or publicly traded environments, the P&L becomes the north star,” said Elliott Caldwell, co-founder of The Rise Collective. “Creativity gets replaced with consistency, and the soulful, one-of-a-kind experiences guests love become diluted. When you partner with a shareholder-driven management company, you’re partnering with a company built to serve investors, not owners and not guests.”

Roam Hospitality was created to be the alternative.

“Roam will win because we don’t answer to shareholders,” said Michael Elefante,

co-founder of The Rise Collective. “We answer to hotel owners and guests. That gives us the freedom to obsess over experience instead of earnings calls.”

Roam Hospitality enters the market with strong momentum. The company’s first hotel is scheduled to go live next month, several management deals are nearing completion, and Roam has multiple F&B proposals out for high-level, design-driven concepts. The Rise Collective’s vertically integrated ecosystem spanning construction, design, operations, and investor networks provides Roam with a unique advantage as it scales nationally.

Roam Hospitality is positioned to become one of the only nationwide, large-scale, bootstrapped hospitality companies of the modern era, proving that independence isn’t just a structure but a strategic advantage.