Economics at Work

avid Saferstein is the co-founder, co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of Titan Capital ID, LLC (“Titan”), one of the largest private real estate lenders in the New York City metropolitan area. Since becoming CEO of Titan Capital in January of 2005, Mr. Saferstein has helped Titan originate over $3 Billion in bridge loans. Titan has offices in New York City, Connecticut and Miami. Mr. Saferstein oversees all aspects of the business including but not limited to loan origination, loan servicing, asset allocation, investor relations, credit facility relations with FDIC banks and property management of real estate owned.

Prior to joining Titan Capital, Mr. Saferstein founded G&D Trading Company, a broker/dealer specializing in derivatives trading with seats on the American Stock Exchange, Pacific Coast Exchange, Philadelphia Stock Exchange, COMEX, & CBOE. Mr. Saferstein is also the founder of the Saferstein Family Charitable Foundation which provides annual grants, research awards and educational support for Masters level programs for 5th year fellowship and other young investigators in the field of IBD and other gastrointestinal diseases.

Economics@Work is intended for any student who is interested in learning about a variety of career opportunities for economics majors. Early students of economics may use this class to explore whether an economics major best suits their interests and goals. Advanced students in economics will benefit from the information and networking opportunities.