Podcasts

LIVE FROM IMN: Harpreet Bains of J.P. Morgan was joined by Selina Suresh, Co-CEO of The Culture Practice, for an enlightening discussion about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, navigating DEI fatigue, generating measurable goals, creating practical changes in the workplace, and how micro exercises lead to macro changes.

Here's David Maland, CMO of Noteflo on how Noteflow's platform provides unique solutions for clients in this space, even learning about real business success stories.David Maland, CMO, Noteflow Inc:"Attending events like the IMN conference series allows businesses like ours to network, stay updated with the latest trends and showcase our transformative solutions."

‘One of the only mid-size developers that is 100% focused on modular construction’, CEO Joanna Schwartz, shares what distinguishes Quartz Properties, journey of the business, and how her own experience helps shape the day to day.“Over the last five years, we have really perfected how to build modular at scale. We have spent so much time documenting our process – from start to finish – our whole company is modular centric, every process is different because we're modular. And we're now documenting that and sharing it, we've just launched some advisory services that we're going to be sharing with other builders, if they want to look into modular for their next project.”

Alongside leading the Young Professionals Mentorship session, Nick joined us for The Pod’s most recent episode “Real Estate Rising Stars: Mentorship, Initiatives, and Helping Young Professionals” to share further insights including how he’s been helped on his own professional journey, plus FirstKey’s industry mission and how they’re committed to their employees’ growth and progression.“Our mission is to give our family of residents a place to call home. And to that end, we're proud to lead with resident experience."

Following a strategic alliance between Blue River Development and Trilogy Investment Company, we hear from three individuals leading this initiative. Managing Partners – and brothers – Brad and Michael Cooper, speak with CEO and Managing Partner, Jason Joseph, on why they have teamed up and what's coming next. From their own mission,to the wider market, be sure to get in the know.“We’re excited about the new partnership. It was born out of our ‘here to serve mentality’. By gaining more insight into the actual operator, in a more detailed level, it allows us to do more deals together and serve in a multitude of ways."

With over 10 years experience helping thousands of borrowers and hundreds of investors, Rob Hytha is the founder of FIXnotes: a platform dedicated to making mortgage note investing accessible to regular investors.Listen in for Rob's insights on Mortgage Note Investing, including the future role of AI, assessing the profitability of a mortgage note investment and advice to someone starting their portfolio in this space.

In this discussion, Tiffany shares the need for ESG reporting, is increased data reporting a help or hindrance and how & why to build trust with investors.Tiffany Evans Director of Capital Programs & Energy ManagementBRE Hotels and Resorts"I've always walked away from an IMN event with new potential partners and stronger relationships with existing partners. I feel inspired when I go back to my day job because I'm uplifted to do more within my day-to-day role."

An independent organization providing ESG performance data, here's Senior Director, Dan Winters, on the need-to-knows of GRESB, how scoring is run and how, and why, the real estate industry is increasingly engaging with this organization.Dan Winters, Senior Director, GRESB"The IMN conference is the best ESG conference in the Americas."

What is Scope 3 and how is it impacting real estate? Bethany Brantley shares the importance of data, best practices to collect it, plus what are drivers for companies to report carbon emissions and reduction goals in the first place.Bethany Brantley, Head of ESG, IPI Partners"It's been an amazing conference."

What's the connection between ESG, real estate and investors? Dave Hood answers this plus ESG backlash effects, how to build trust with investors and is it a time to re-brand ESG altogether?Dave Hood, Senior Real Assets Strategist, Sonen Capital"The great thing about this conference is it gives us a chance to convene and collaborate with each other."

What is the 'S' in ESG and how is it considered amongst the three components? Jennifer Horne talks measuring this, ESG factors important to tenants plus her own success story when 'S' is prioritized.Jennifer Horne, Founding Partner, Urban Campus and Core"Hearing from experts and thought leaders here is so important. This is one of those platforms where everyone is in the room together."

The Global Water Crisis and how this impacts real estate industry participants. A must-listen including debunking misconceptions and what needs to come next to orchestrate healthy change.Lauren Winkler, Senior Director of ESG, The Green Cities Company"This conference is a great gathering of the minds. I come here to learn and network and at IMN it's really bringing together the people you want to have the conversations with."

Jennifer Place's must-listen to guidance includes the impact of sustainable technology, real estate corporates consideration of ROI, plus the role of AI and what this means for the future of the industry.Thank you to our Speaker Contributor:Jennifer Place. Principal, Climate Tech Investment Team, Fifth Wall

When it comes to real estate, why the need for ESG reporting in the first place? American Realty Advisors, Dominque Hargreaves, takes