Groundbreakers

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers, Justin Elliott, Managing Partner at BLVD Ventures, joins us to discuss his path from corporate America to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Justin shares how his background in corporate finance helped him transition into multifamily real estate, and how building strong partnerships has been instrumental to scaling his portfolio. He also o...

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers, Adam Dresher, Investor Relations Manager at Break of Day Capital, shares his journey from Wall Street to real estate investing. Adam discusses how his career in institutional sales and stock trading shaped his approach to raising capital and connecting with investors in multifamily real estate. He highlights the importance of empathy in building t...

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers, Chutima Barrios , founder of Rent Roll Capital , shares her journey from private equity finance to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Chutima discusses how her background in financial analysis equipped her with the skills to scale her portfolio, and how she now helps busy professionals grow their wealth through strategic multifamily real e...

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers, Gurjote Sethi, founder of Hukam Capital Group, joins us to share his inspiring journey from tech and mergers & acquisitions to becoming a successful real estate investor. Gurjote’s story highlights the importance of mission-driven investing and the power of leveraging one’s background to make impactful career shifts. He discusses his approach...

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers, Nick Stromwall, founder of Oak & Vine Capital, joins us to share his remarkable transition from a college pastor to a thriving real estate investor. Nick’s journey is a testament to the power of strategic career moves and the importance of mission-driven investing. He discusses how he leveraged his background in ministry to build a successful...

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers, Leo Young, Principal at Cornell Communities, joins us to discuss his dynamic journey from working at Tesla to becoming a leading figure in the niche market of manufactured housing communities. Leo shares how his background in finance and real estate, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, led him to co-found Cornell Communities. He delves into...

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers, Michael Sambrowsky, CEO and Founder of A-Class Investments, shares his entrepreneurial journey from a young stock market enthusiast to a successful real estate investor. Michael discusses how his early experiences shaped his approach to investing, the challenges he faced managing properties during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his innovative strategi...

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers, Aundre Oldacre, Managing Partner at AoRa Development, shares his expertise on sustainability in real estate development. He delves into innovative technologies and renewable energy sources that enhance efficiency and profitability in their projects. Aundre discusses modular construction, retrofitting existing buildings, leveraging financial incent...

Episode Summary In this episode of Groundbreakers,, Anthony Gair, founder of Wooded Oaks Capital Partners, shares his journey from starting in real estate in 2019 to transitioning to larger multifamily deals. He discusses the importance of mentors, networking, and the challenges of raising equity for deals. Key Points Discussed Anthony's journey from single-family homes to commercial multifamily....

Episode Summary: In this episode of the podcast, Eric Brody, Founder & Principal at ANAX, shares his journey from construction and development to venturing into the tech-enabled capital advisory space. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the strategies he implemented to navigate the real estate market successfully. Key Points Discussed: Eric's journey from college...

In this episode of Groundbreakers, Domingo interviews Zach Aarons, co-founder and general partner at Metaprop, the leading venture capital firm in the prop tech industry. Zach shares insights into his career journey, the evolution of the prop tech industry, and valuable advice for early stage founders and real estate investors. Key Points: Zach discusses the history and evolution of the prop tech...

In the 19th episode of Groundbreakers, Domingo interviews Tem, the founder and CEO of Optemization, a tech consultancy focused on accelerating the adoption of modern productivity and collaboration tools. Tem shares his journey from starting his first company in college to founding Optemization and reaching a significant milestone of hitting a million in ARR this year. Tem reflects on the challenge...

In the 18th episode of "Groundbreakers," Sara Pearce-Probst joins us to share her inspiring entrepreneurial journey from co-founding SiteTrace to her current role as a Product Manager at Kojo. Sara's story is a testament to the power of embracing ambiguity and the unknown in the startup world. Sara co-founded SiteTrace with three friends from Stanford, where they initially aimed to create a task m...

In this episode of Groundbreakers, host Domingo interviews Peter Neill , founder of GSP REI, about his journey into real estate investing, specifically focusing on affordable housing. Peter shares how his early exposure to his father's property management role sparked his interest in real estate. He discusses his transition from a job in distressed mortgage investment to founding GSP REI, emphasiz...

On this episode of Groundbreakers, we delve into the journey of Dedee Boring, founder of Boring & Co, a commercial real estate investment company specializing in self-storage. Dedee shares her story from working at a children's ministry to launching her own real estate fund, including running an advertising agency with her husband for almost 20 years. Tune in to hear how Dedee's diverse career...

In this episode of Groundbreakers, we interview Austin Beveridge, co-founder of Goliath Data, prop-tech startup that helps real estate professionals find and close more off-market properties through real-time, custom data pipelines.. Austin shares his journey from Wisconsin to startup intern to co-founder, highlighting experiences with large corporations, cease and desist notices from Uber and Ins...

In the 14th episode of Groundbreakers, Javier and Yessenia Gonzalez, co-founders of Frontline Investment Partners, share their journey from high school sweethearts to successfully managing multiple real estate syndications together. Javier and Yessenia highlight their journey in flipping properties and the slow but steady growth they experienced. Tune in to hear how they turned their passion for r...

In this episode of Groundbreakers, Domingo sits down with Randy Smith, founder of Impact Equity and host of the "Gentle Art of Crushing It" podcast. Randy shares his career journey from being a sales professional for Fortune 100 and Fortune 200 organizations to becoming a successful real estate investor. Tune in to learn how Randy transitioned from a sales role to offering carefully vetted investm...

In this episode of Groundbreakers, we sit down with Patrick Traynor, Managing Director of Gamma Income. Patrick shares his journey from corporate finance to real estate investing, offering valuable insights into building passive income and financial independence. He discusses the challenges and successes of running a private equity fund focused on hotels, storage, and apartment buildings. Join us...

Calvin Lowe, a physician and founder of PEACEquity, shares his journey from the emergency room to real estate investing on the 11th episode of Groundbreakers. Despite his fulfilling medical career, Calvin sought passive income through real estate to accelerate his retirement. Tune in to hear how his background in real estate influenced his path to creating generational wealth and peace of mind.

In the 10th episode of Groundbreakers, McKinsey Lux, co-founder of Ride IQ, shares her journey from working on a real estate team at Blackstone to starting a company for horseback riders. Despite the unexpected career change, McKinsey's background in horseback riding made it a natural fit. Leaving a job in finance to pursue her passion for equestrian sports, McKinsey's bold move to launch Ride IQ...

In this episode of Groundbreakers, Chelsea Lamego, co-founder of Fundminer, shares her journey from working in nonprofit to overseeing fundraising operations in higher education. She explains how she stumbled into the fundraising space and developed a love for the impact it has on the community. Chelsea discusses her career growth and the challenges she faced while working in the nonprofit sector....

In this episode of Groundbreakers, Luke Truitt, co-founder of Bridgesplit, shares his incredible journey in the world of finance and technology. From his early days as a quant to his experience in running a tech startup, Luke's passion for crypto and economic experiments led him to the creation of Bridgesplit, a tokenization network and financial platform. Tune in to hear Luke's inspiring story of...

In this episode of the Groundbreakers podcast, host interviews Tomas Garcia, CEO of ARX, an AI-driven real estate analytics platform. Tomas shares his journey from working at Goldman Sachs to starting his own company in the real estate space. He discusses the challenges they faced in building the ARX platform, which automates the underwriting process for millions of properties. Tomas also highligh...

In this episode of the Groundbreakers podcast, host Domingo interviews Tony Plascencia, co-founder of Underdog Protocol. Tony shares his career journey, starting from his upbringing in East Oakland to his experiences working at companies like Uber and Thumbtack. He discusses the challenges and learnings he faced in those roles, emphasizing the importance of hustle, collaboration, and having an opi...