Berto “TPG” Horne is a Detroit native and Morehouse Man known for curating elevated lifestyle experiences that merge culture, community, and premium brand storytelling. As founder of The Perfect Gentleman, he has built a reputation for crafting high-touch, intentional activations and has partnered with signature brands including Mercedes-Benz, David Yurman, Bacardi, and the High Museum of Art. His work has been featured on Aspire TV’s The Graduates ATL and across national platforms celebrating Black excellence and innovation.

Berto currently serves as Southern Hospitality Director at RenderATL, the Southeast’s largest tech conference—ranked #384 on the Inc. 5000 list—where he leads curated experiences for sponsors, executives, and VIP guests. He also serves as Strategic Lead for Membership & Partnerships at Retreat by The Gathering Spot, where he focuses on expanding membership and building meaningful partnerships with executives, innovators, and cultural leaders.

An entrepreneur at his core, Berto launched Gentle Life in 2022, a lifestyle essentials brand rooted in intentional living, with its first product—the Elevated Slipper—debuting in 2025. He is also the creator of Elevated by TPG, a dining residency at Palo Santo, collaborating with partners such as Atlanta United and the Mayor’s Office of Atlanta to deliver curated culinary experiences.

With over a decade of experience across spirits, luxury, hospitality, and community-driven brand building, Berto continues to shape experiences that inspire connection, celebrate culture, and set new standards for elevated living.