Managing Partner
Soboroff Partners
As managing partner of Soboroff Partners since 1978, Steve Soboroff is one of Los Angeles’ most influential developers and civic leaders. He is widely recognized as the driving force behind the development of Crypto.com Arena (formerly known as Staples Center) and served as chairman and chief executive of Playa Vista.
First job: Chauffeur for Kirk Douglas
Favorite book: “Separated: Inside an American Tragedy” and “Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster” by Jacob Soboroff
Favorite pastime or hobby: Collecting typewriters formerly owned by notable people; he recently donated part of his collection to The Smithsonian Institution.
Favorite restaurant for fun: Langer’s Deli
Favorite restaurant for business:
Nate ‘n Al’s
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