Design Development
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Episodes
152 episodes
152: Redefining Design: The Evolution of the Architect as Developer with Jonathan Segal, Founder CEO of Segal Design Build
Jonathan Segal is a highly accomplished architect, developer, and educator known for his integrative approach to real estate development. With nearly four decades of experience, he successfully operates Segal Design Build, overseeing com...
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151: From Ground Zero to Global Reach with Kevin Kennon, Founder & CEO, Beyond Zero
Kevin Kennon is a renowned architect internationally recognized for his work in real estate design and construction. He became a partner at the prestigious Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), where he executed projects such as the Rodin Museum in K...
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150: Lizbeth Heyer, President of 2Life Communities
Lizbeth Heyer is the President of 2Life Communities, an organization dedicated to creating affordable, supportive housing for older adults. Her career in affordable housing began as a tenant organizer, and she has held significant roles ...
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149: Jonathan Iger, CEO of Sage Realty
Jonathan Iger is the CEO of Sage Realty Corporation, a dynamic leader with a wealth of experience in real estate, design, and construction sectors. Under his leadership, Sage Realty is redefining the tenant experience in a manner akin to...
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148: Haril Pandya, Senior Principal at TRIA
Haril Pandya is a Senior Principal at TRIA, where he brings extensive experience in life sciences, adaptive reuse, multifamily projects, hospitality, retail, and workplace design. Before TRIA, Haril was known for his successful tenure at...
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147: Growthitect Founder Tyler Suomala: For Architects Who Want High-Quality Clients
Tyler Suomala is a growth strategist and consultant specializing in helping architecture firms grow their businesses through effective marketing and sales strategies. He shares his insights on how architecture firms can enhance their growth by ...
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146: From Structural Dreams to Tech Realities: Navigating Career Pivots in Engineering w/ Stefanie Reichman
Stephanie Reichman is an accomplished professional with a background in structural and civil engineering. Despite her educational focus on engineering, Stephanie has crafted a diverse career path that includes roles in project management...
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145: Keith Boyle, Principal CUBE 3 | Partnership, Aligning Vision and Design
Keith Boyle, Principal at CUBE 3, is a seasoned professional with decades of experience in the field of architecture, design, and construction. As a leading figure at CUBE 3, Keith has played a pivotal role in the firm's expansion and su...
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144: Architecture on a Global Stage with Stephen Baker, Baker Design Group
Stephen Baker is the founder and principal of Baker Design Group, an esteemed architecture and design firm headquartered in Boston. With a career spanning over three decades, Stephen has cultivated an extensive portfolio featuring projec...
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143: Unlock Tax Savings in AEC - R&D, Energy, Depreciation and more with Mike Woeber & Jordan Wilson, Corporate Tax Advisors
Mike and Jordan Wilson are CEO & Director of Business Development of Corporate Tax Advisors, contributing specialized knowledge in assessing and securing tax credits for businesses. They explain the nuances of corporate tax strategies and h...
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142: Reinventing Urban Self-Storage with Katharine Lau, CEO & Founder, Stuf Storage
Katharine Lau is the dynamic founder and CEO of Stuf Storage, a company that reimagines self-storage by leveraging under-utilized commercial real estate to create tech-enabled storage solutions. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial jo...
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141: Micro Units and Market Disruption: Boston's Innovative Housing Solutions with Brent Berc, Co-Founder @ Boston Real Estate Collaborative
Brent Berc is the co-founder of the Boston Real Estate Collaborative, alongside partners Will Avanessian and Patrick Haydon. In the realm of real estate, Brent has significantly impacted the Boston area development scene, focusing on inn...
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Episode 141
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140: Behind the Scenes with Mark Shraiberg: Inside Trammell Crow's Development Strategies
Mark Shraiberg is the Vice President of Development Management at Trammell Crow Company, a prominent subsidiary of CBRE. With Mark's comprehensive understanding of design, spatial planning, and strategic investments positions him as a si...
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139: Navigating NYC and Miami: Winning Strategies in Top-Tier Real Estate Markets with Matthew Baron, President/Founder of Baron Property Group
Matthew Baron is a renowned real estate developer with over 25 years of experience, currently leading Baron Property Group. He co-founded Simon Baron Development where he specialized in multifamily developments, particularly in New York ...
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138: Capital Markets with Bryan Koop, Senior Vice President @ CBRE
Bryan Koop is a distinguished expert in capital markets, currently representing CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With a robust background spanning roles at Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan, his expertise lies...
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Episode 138
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137: Gensler's Jared Krieger, Co-Managing Director Boston
Jared Krieger is the Co-Managing Director of Boston for Gensler, the largest architecture firm in the world. He has a longstanding career in architecture, having been with Gensler since 2007. Jared's expertise spans multiple high-profile...
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136: Repeatable Growth with Greg Karelitz, GTM Expert, Startup Advisor, Ex-HubSpot
Greg Karelitz is a go-to-market expert known for his 12-year tenure at HubSpot, during which he helped launch the HubSpot for Startups program and led the global partnerships for WordPress and other products. The discussion revolves arou...
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135: Liz Hart - President of Leasing, North America at Newmark
Liz Hart is the President of Leasing in North America at Newmark, one of the leading commercial real estate advisory firms in the United States. With 20 years in the industry, Liz is recognized as one of the highest-ranking women in U.S....
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134: Nationwide Leader of Real Estate Development - Jennifer Schultz, Partner, Nixon Peabody
Jennifer Schultz is a partner and the leader of nationwide commercial real estate development at Nixon Peabody. Her impressive legal career includes over a dozen years at Goodwin Procter representing equity investors in real estate, followed by...
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Episode 134
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133: OZ Architecture with Rick Petersen, Principal at OZ Architecture
Rick Petersen is a principal and partner at OZ Architecture, a renowned firm with international reach based in Denver. During his illustrious career spanning over 35 years, Rick has made significant contributions to various high-profile project...
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132: Family Business & The Road to CEO with Kayla Nassar, CEO of AMCON
Kayla Nassar is the CEO of AMCON, a prominent construction company in New England. Under her leadership, AMCONhas achieved considerable growth, notably implementing a leadership team predominantly composed of women, innovating within the indust...
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131: 1031 Specialists with VP of Growth, Mike Auerbach
Mike Auerbach is the Vice President of Growth at 1031 Specialists, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the 1031 exchange industry with tech-forward solutions. With a background as a multifamily broker and experience on both the brokerage and...
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130: Navigating Volatile Markets: How GCs and Developers Can Thrive Together with Mike Hartnett, VP of Plumb House Inc.
Mike Hartnett is a prominent figure in the construction and real estate sector, currently serving as a vice president and partner at Plumb House. With a rich history in multifamily construction, Mike has extensive experience in various r...
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129: The Capital Markets Playbook: Strategies for Risk Adjusted Returns in 2025 with David Borden, Managing Director, Ackman Ziff
Design Development welcomes David Borden, Managing Director at Ackman Ziff, to discuss the nuances of capital markets amid a volatile economic climate. David dives into the pivotal role capital advisory firms play in navigating thes...
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128: Struggling to make a decision? You're missing this ONE thing.
if you're uncertain about a decision, it's likely a lack of data causing the hesitation. Rens shares his journey of harnessing data to make informed decisions, emphasizing the significance of data in areas like marketing, sales, project managem...
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Episode 128
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