Season 2, Episode 10: Achille Bourdon, Co-Founder, Syvil Architects (France)
Episode Summary: 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!
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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 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 8: Laura Denenga, Vice President, European Debt Origination, PGIM Real Estate (UK)
The eighth episode in the series introduces Laura Denenga, Vice President, European Debt Origination, PGIM Real Estate (UK). She discusses her youth in Zimbabwe, how it propelled her into her current role and stimulated her concern for sustainability, as well as what the next generation of professionals can do to verse themselves in the diverse world of real estate.
Season 2, Episode 5: Christian Fladeland, Chief Investment Officer, Heimstaden (Denmark)
The fifth episode in the series introduces Christian Fladeland, Chief Investment Officer, Heimstaden (Denmark), as he offers his insights and expertise into the cutting edge of equity transactions across pan-European residential property markets.