The Thomas Young Show

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

Welcome to The Thomas Young Show, where we share skyline stories of people who have shaped the New York City landscape or came to this city to pursue a dream. The goal of the show is to provide guidance and insight to young professionals, knowledge to curious minds, and entertainment to regular listeners who find our topics interesting. The niche of the show is construction and real estate, but it’s open-ended — so we’ll dig into the real stories of remarkable people who were once underdogs: the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.

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Jamar Adams – From the NFL to Building Cities TYS #004 06.01.2026 51:19

We sit down with Jamar Adams — Founder and Managing Principal of Essence Development — to discuss his journey from the NFL to becoming a leader in real estate development focused on affordable housing, workforce housing, and community-centered projects. Jamar shares how Essence Development, a 100% minority-owned real estate development firm founded in 2020, is building high-quality, socially impac...

Rania Svoronou – AI Is About to Reshape Every Industry TYS #003 30.12.2025 43:06

Rania Svoronou is a senior design executive and Head of Design at Citi, where she leads design strategy, innovation, and AI-enabled digital banking experiences for millions of global users. Her work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, user experience (UX), product design, and financial services, helping shape the future of personal banking at scale. Prior to Citi, Rania held senio...

Devin Kulka — Building Through Loss and Confronting the Affordable Housing Crisis TYS #002 05.12.2025 37:26

Devin Kulka is the CEO of The Kulka Group, a full-service real estate and construction organization built on more than four decades of industry experience. Taking over the family business at just 26, Devin set a new tone of integrity, vision, and long-term growth—rebranding the former Kulka Construction into a modern consortium positioned for the next 50 years of development and innovation. Beyond...

Patrick W Smith – Making It in NYC Real Estate | TYS #001 09.11.2025 56:24

A born-and-raised New Yorker, Patrick Smith has a comprehensive grasp on every aspect of the real estate business. His 15+ years of experience spans all property types — condos to co-ops, townhouses to towering new developments, and everything in between. Major stakeholders rely on Patrick’s research and analysis, from clients and lenders to developers and investment partners, various city agencie...

Patrick W. Smith – Making It in NYC Real Estate | TYS #001 07.11.2025 56:43

A born-and-raised New Yorker, Patrick Smith has a comprehensive grasp on every aspect of the real estate business. His 15+ years of experience spans all property types— condos to co-ops, townhouses to towering new developments, and everything in between. Major stakeholders rely on Patrick’s research and analysis, from clients and lenders to developers and investment partners, various city agencies...