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Jay Nydick
Director/Board Member at
SAFEHOLD INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Jay Scott Nydick is the founder of Prospect Ridge Advisors LLC, founded in 2019, serving as Principal.
Current jobs include Director at The Children's Aid Society, Inc. and Independent Director at Safehold, Inc. since 2023.
Former jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary at iStar Acquisition Corp.
from 2007 to 2009; Director at iStar, Inc.; Independent Director at Safehold, Inc.; President at iStar, Inc. from 2004 to 2009; Partner & Co-Head of Real Estate Investments Group at AllianceBernstein LP; and Member-Products & Financial Sponsors Group at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
Education includes an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an undergraduate degree from Cornell University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SAFEHOLD INC. 0.11% | 2026-05-13 | 77,336 ( 0.11% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Jay Nydick active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SAFEHOLD INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-03-30 |
Prospect Ridge Advisors LLC
 Prospect Ridge Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Qualitas Equity Funds SGEIC SA is an active manager. | Founder | 2018-12-31 |
The Children's Aid Society, Inc.
 The Children's Aid Society, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides adoption, foster care & health and education services to underserved children and families | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jay Nydick
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
iStar Acquisition Corp.
 iStar Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | President | 2009-12-30 |
| ISTAR INC. | President | 2009-09-13 |
| ISTAR INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Safehold, Inc. /Old/
 Safehold, Inc. /Old/ Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a real estate investment trust which acquires, manages and capitalizes ground leases | Director/Board Member | - |
AllianceBernstein LP
 AllianceBernstein LP Investment ManagersFinance AB is a research-driven investment adviser that is global in scope and client-centered in their approach. The firm’s global team of research professionals, whose disciplines include economics, fundamental equity, fixed income and quantitative research, gives them a competitive advantage in achieving investment success for their clients. Within these research disciplines, they also have investment professionals that focus on multi-asset, wealth management and alternative investment strategies. | Head-Equity Investments | - |
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| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
iStar, Inc.
 iStar, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which engages in leasing and financing of commercial and residential properties | Finance |
iStar Acquisition Corp.
iStar Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
AllianceBernstein LP
AllianceBernstein LP Investment ManagersFinance AB is a research-driven investment adviser that is global in scope and client-centered in their approach. The firm’s global team of research professionals, whose disciplines include economics, fundamental equity, fixed income and quantitative research, gives them a competitive advantage in achieving investment success for their clients. Within these research disciplines, they also have investment professionals that focus on multi-asset, wealth management and alternative investment strategies. | Finance |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Children's Aid Society, Inc.
The Children's Aid Society, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides adoption, foster care & health and education services to underserved children and families | Health Services |
Safehold, Inc. /Old/
Safehold, Inc. /Old/ Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a real estate investment trust which acquires, manages and capitalizes ground leases | Finance |
Prospect Ridge Advisors LLC
Prospect Ridge Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Qualitas Equity Funds SGEIC SA is an active manager. | Finance |
Safehold, Inc.
 Safehold, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which engages in leasing and financing of commercial and residential properties | Finance |
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