Rick J. Caruso is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Caruso®, one of the largest privately held real-estate companies in the United States. His developments — including The Grove, Americana at Brand, Palisades Village, and Rosewood Miramar Beach — have been recognized for redefining urban spaces as centers for community gathering. A former President of the Los Angeles Police Commission, USC Board of Trustees Chair, and L.A. Water & Power Commissioner, Caruso has dedicated his career to the intersection of private innovation and public service. Through the Caruso Family Foundation, he and his wife Tina support education and healthcare initiatives throughout Southern California.

At TEDxBeverlyGrove
Rick J. Caruso will share “Leadership Design: Rebuilding Cities with Accountability.” His point is uncomfortable but actionable: homelessness, affordability, and urban decline aren’t only policy problems—they’re ownership problems. He’ll make the case for clear responsibility, faster execution, and public trust as the real infrastructure of a functioning city—and what it looks like to rebuild accountability first.

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