Eli Wehbe

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Eli Wehbe
Born (1988-04-14) April 14, 1988 (age 31)
Nationality United States
OccupationNightlife entrepreneur
Known forOperating Partner at Warwick in Hollywood.

Eli Wehbe (born April 14, 1988) is a US-based nightlife entrepreneur who is currently an Operating Partner at Warwick in Hollywood, California. [1]

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Background and career

Wehbe was born and raised in Southern California. As a kid, he aspired to become a firefighter. At the age of 21, he decided to move to Los Angeles, CA to pursue his nightlife career as a doorman throughout several clubs in Hollywood. [2] He later worked as a Stage Manager at Playhouse nightclub where he began to gain recognition in the nightlife industry. [3]

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In 2017, Wehbe was officially named an Operating Partner at the hottest nightclub in Los Angeles, Warwick LA [4]

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References

  1. Uchechukwu Onwuzuruoha, "The Separation That Comes With a Healthy Routine is Day and Night: Lessons From an Entrepreneur, Nightlife Mogul, and Health Guru". Capital Gazette. 7 April 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  2. "Meet the New Wave of Movers and Shakers in Los Angeles". Local Magazine. 1 November 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  3. Shannah Henderson, "Nightlife Powerhouse Eli Wehbe Chats New Partnership With Warwick LA, Tips For Other Entrepreneurs". Home Business Magazine. 28 September 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  4. Jia Wertz, "3 Core Values For Building A Timeless Brand". Forbes. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2019.