# Dr. Bharat Sangani

> Dr. Bharat Sangani is the Dallas-based co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Encore Enterprises, established in 1999. His work spans commercial real estate, operating businesses, investing, and the Life is a Business mentorship program.

- **Role:** Co-founder, Chairman & CEO at Encore Enterprises
- **Organizations:** Encore Enterprises, Encore Properties, Ltd., Life is a Business
- **Education:** University of Bombay
- **Known for:** Co-founded and leads Encore Enterprises., Encore’s July 2026 announcement credits him with overseeing nearly $6 billion in real estate and private equity transactions., Named a 2026 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Award winner, according to Encore’s July 20 announcement.

## Career timeline

- **1983** — Moved from India to the United States.
- **1991** — Made his first real estate investment.
- **1999** — Co-founded Encore Enterprises.
- **2005** — Hurricane Katrina destroyed his Gulfport home; subsequently relocated his business to Dallas.
- **2007** — Encore sold a 35-hotel portfolio for $393 million.
- **2020** — The Sangani Show published its introductory immigration episode.
- **2022** — Encore sold its Five Guys portfolio to the franchisor.
- **2026** — Encore announced his EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest award.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and leads Encore Enterprises.
- Encore’s July 2026 announcement credits him with overseeing nearly $6 billion in real estate and private equity transactions.
- Named a 2026 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Award winner, according to Encore’s July 20 announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Encore announced his EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest award on July 20.
- **2026-06** — Published The Operators are Winning, arguing for investment expertise grounded in operating businesses.
- **2025-12** — Published an Authority Magazine interview with Pyq founder Aman Raghuvanshi.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bharatsangani.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drbharatsangani/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/bharatsangani
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepC8vCHoEh6JDSEX_9kEaA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangani/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrBharatSangani/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22