Tell Me More with Ruslan Hajduk

Paddy Allen is the CEO of Kinetic Capital - a specialist lender transforming the European student housing market. In this episode of Tell Me More , we dive deep into his personal and professional journey: from building global experience in real estate to leading an investment platform focused on purpose-built student accommodation. We discuss: Why student housing is more resilient than traditional...

In this episode of Tell Me More , I sit down with Laura Kairienė, Chief Architect of Vilnius City, to explore how digital transformation and human-centric design are shaping one of Europe’s most innovative capitals. Laura shares her journey from her early days in architecture to leading the city’s vision for sustainable growth, smart infrastructure, and urban regeneration. She explains how Vilnius...

In this episode of Tell Me More , Ruslan Hajduk sits down with Jerzy Wójcik , the founder and CEO of JWA – one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading consultancies in sustainable real estate development, ESG strategy, and green building certifications. Born in Kraków, Jerzy studied architecture at the Cracow University of Technology , the University of Tennessee, and spent time at Gensler in New...

In this episode of Tell Me More , I sit down with Guy Pinsent, Founder & CEO of Less Mess Storage - one of Central Europe’s leading and most successful self-storage companies. Born in London and raised in the English countryside, Guy’s path took him from Eton College and Cambridge University to a career in investment banking at Citibank. Driven by a passion for being at the heart of business,...

In this episode of the Tell Me More podcast, host Ruslan Hajduk speaks with Lars Sommerer, Managing Director of SwissPropTech and Advisory Board Member at Swiss Circle. Lars shares his career journey from working at UBS in banking to becoming a key voice in the Swiss PropTech ecosystem. The conversation covers the evolution of digital innovation in real estate, the current trends shaping the Swiss...

In this episode of Tell Me More , Ruslan Hajduk speaks with Sofia Iturbe, co-founder of Libeen, a PropTech startup based in Madrid, redefining home ownership through a Rent-to-Buy model. Sofia opens up about her multicultural background, transition from hospitality to real estate, and the drive to launch a company from scratch in one of Europe's most challenging housing markets. She explains how L...

In this episode of Tell Me More , Ruslan Hajduk sits down with Louis Lallouette, Senior Investment Analyst at Greystar, to explore his international journey through hospitality and real estate. From growing up across Paris, London, and Copenhagen to working in Asia’s hotel sector, Louis shares how global experiences have shaped his investment mindset. He offers insights into real estate finance, c...

In this episode of Tell Me More , Ruslan Hajduk speaks with Idriss Goossens, founder of EightySeven (formerly PropTech Lab), about the evolution of real estate technology and innovation. Idriss shares his entrepreneurial journey, the rebranding of his platform, and how EightySeven is driving the growth of the PropTech ecosystem across Europe and beyond. They dive into the latest PropTech trends ,...

In this episode of Tell Me More , Dustin Ross , founder of Sunflower Network , shares his journey from New York City to creating a platform focused on rebuilding crisis-affected communities, particularly in Ukraine . He discusses transitioning from a real estate career in Los Angeles to leading recovery efforts, including constructing modular hospitals to restore Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructur...

In this episode of the Tell Me More podcast, host Ruslan Hajduk sits down with Szymon Wojciechowski, CEO and founder of APA Wojciechowski, one of Poland’s largest and most influential architectural firms. Szymon shares his architectural journey, the founding of APA Wojciechowski, and the challenges of sustainable design in a rapidly changing industry. The conversation covers notable architectural...

Discover the entrepreneurial journey of Miguel Linera, founder of Silk, a leading PropTech startup transforming tenant loyalty across Europe. In this episode of Tell Me More , host Ruslan Hajduk explores Miguel’s path from launching his first startup in Toronto to building a groundbreaking real estate platform in Madrid. Learn how Silk is redefining the tenant experience, innovating in the PropTec...

In our first episode, Imogen Thompson, Executive Director of ULI UK, shares her expertise in urban planning, city development, and sustainable design. With a background rooted in Vancouver, Canada and extensive experience in London, Imogen explores the contrasting approaches to urban growth between North America and Europe. She highlights major projects like Vancouver’s Oakridge redevelopment and...