Season 1, Episode 5: Adam Targowski, Sustainability and Innovation Manager, Skanska
Episode Summary: The podcast series, hosted by Andrea Carpenter, director of Women Talk Real Estate, and features individuals who are contributing actively to the reshaping the future of the real estate industry with their bold and innovative ideas.
This year’s edition features rising stars who have demonstrated entrepreneurial flair as well as those who have shaken up the corporate world, selected by the European Young Leaders Group of the ULI.
In this episode, hear from Adam Targowski, Sustainability and Innovation Manager, Skanska.
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ULI's New Real Estate Vanguard
The Urban Land Institute (ULI), the world’s oldest and largest network of cross-disciplinary real estate and land use experts, announced its inaugural New Real Estate Vanguard, made up of ten outstanding contributors to the European real estate sector, each of whom will be featured on a new podcast series. This year’s edition features rising stars who have demonstrated entrepreneurial flair as well as those who have shaken up the corporate world, selected by the European Young Leaders Group of the ULI.
Season 2, Episode 3: Katherine Beisler, Head of ESG Consulting, Hollis (The Netherlands)
The third episode in the series introduces Katherine Beisler, Head of ESG Consulting, Hollis (The Netherlands), as she delves into all things ESG – the rising prominence of ESG across the real estate and built environment sectors, how Katherine herself ended up interested in it, as well as what others can do to learn more about and perhaps break into the world of ESG.
Season 2, Episode 9: William Polisano, Co-Founder & CEO, Drum London (UK), in place of Theodora Beckett (UK)
The ninth episode introduces William Polisano, Co-Founder & CEO, Drum London (UK), in place of Theodora Beckett (UK). He begins by discussing his background and involvement in various placemaking projects, including 22 Bishopsgate. He then delves into the proposition and challenges behind Drum London, an initiative William and Theodora started together to provide high-quality affordable temporary housing for homeless Londoners.
Season 2, Episode 10: Achille Bourdon, Co-Founder, Syvil Architects (France)
The tenth and final episode in the series introduces Achille Bourdon, Co-Founder, Syvil Architects (France). He discusses the features and challenges of the productive city: logistics, invisible workers, social and environmental impacts and much more!
Season 2, Episode 4: Nicolas Pörschke, Founder & CEO, Dropp (Germany)
Our fourth episode introduces Nicolas Pörschke, Founder & CEO, Dropp (Germany), as he discusses his company’s solution to quick, efficient and sustainable same-day delivery. He explains how Dropp’s platform combines physical infrastructure with tech-driven insights to bring transparency and organisation to the ecommerce space, reflecting on its wider implications as well as on what he sees as the future for so-called last mile logistics.
Season 2, Episode 7: Lieske Van Pelt, Director, CBRE Investment Management (Netherlands)
Our seventh episode introduces Lieske Van Pelt, Director, CBRE Investment Management (Netherlands). She discusses the ins and outs of urban and mixed-use development, excelling on the operator as well as on the investor side, and the importance of understanding what drives and matters to end users in order to fully service their needs.