Tag: Real Estate Finance

Matthew Mitchell ’97 of SteepRock Capital Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series

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The Baker Program in Real Estate is pleased to welcome Matthew Mitchell ’97, this week’s distinguished speaker. Mitchell is a Cornell graduate, and currently serves on the Board of the Baker Program in Real Estate. In 2009, Mitchell co-founded SteepRock Capital, and has served as a Co-Managing Partner since its inception. SteepRock Capital is a… Continue Reading Matthew Mitchell ’97 of SteepRock Capital Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series

Sean Worker Speaks to Trends & Opportunities in Serviced Apartments

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The Baker Program in Real Estate would like to thank our distinguished speaker, Sean Worker, for leading a captivating discussion and engaging students on a wide range of topics.  As President and CEO of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, Worker is recognized as a leader in the serviced apartment industry. With his collaborative style, and a penchant for involving… Continue Reading Sean Worker Speaks to Trends & Opportunities in Serviced Apartments

Richard Baker Shares Personal Insights During Keynote Luncheon

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Attendees of the 33rd Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference had the privilege on Friday afternoon of hearing from keynote speaker Richard Baker, Governor and Executive Chairman of Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC). For students of the Baker Program in Real Estate, it was an opportunity to hear from the man whose name their program bears. Baker shared… Continue Reading Richard Baker Shares Personal Insights During Keynote Luncheon

John Kinzelberg ’94 Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series on October 22, 2015

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The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate is proud to welcome 1994 Cornell Graduate John Kinzelberg ’94 to campus. With over two decades worth of experience within Real Estate and Private Equity, Kinzelberg will provide sharp advice on navigating the ever-changing spectrum of the industry. In 2012, Kinzelberg co-founded Highgate Capital Group in Chicago, Illinois where… Continue Reading John Kinzelberg ’94 Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series on October 22, 2015

Who’s Buying Greece? Investors Flock to Luxury Real Estate Bargains

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With Greece facing continued liquidity pressure, what happens to its famed islands and real estate? Since the credit crisis found its way to European shores, non-exporting nations participating in the Eurozone like Greece have had difficult times. Many chose austerity to bring their bottom line in phase with GDP growth and tax revenues. Greece’s current Prime… Continue Reading Who’s Buying Greece? Investors Flock to Luxury Real Estate Bargains

Agenda Released for the 33rd Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

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The 33rd Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference kicks-off in New York City on October 15 with a Keynote Address by Robert Faith, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Greystar.  See the full schedule below, and Register for the Conference here. Thursday, October 15th: 6:30 PM  –  8:00 PM Registration and Reception The Roosevelt Hotel 45… Continue Reading Agenda Released for the 33rd Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

Baker Program Welcomes Distinguished Speaker Sean Worker, President and CEO of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality

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The Baker Program in Real Estate is pleased to welcome this week’s distinguished speaker, Sean Worker. Worker is the President and CEO of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, the leading international provider of full-service apartments. As one of the most influential leaders in the full service apartment space, Worker will give valuable insight to graduate students about full service… Continue Reading Baker Program Welcomes Distinguished Speaker Sean Worker, President and CEO of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality

Baker Class of 2017 – Preparing the Global Real Estate Leaders of Tomorrow

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One of the goals of the Baker Program is to educate students who will become global leaders in the real estate industry. This global perspective has attracted the attention of real estate professionals from around the world. These men and women come to Cornell and contribute in a meaningful way to this dynamic and forward… Continue Reading Baker Class of 2017 – Preparing the Global Real Estate Leaders of Tomorrow

NAREIM President Gunnar Branson to Share Investment Management Insights with Students

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The Baker Program in Real Estate is pleased to welcome NAREIM President and CEO Gunnar Branson to campus. NAREIM, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers provides a forum for US-based managers to discuss and refine their strategies and best practices through a comprehensive set of conferences, meetings, publications, and various events. Branson will… Continue Reading NAREIM President Gunnar Branson to Share Investment Management Insights with Students

Imran Ahmed, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Capital Markets to Address Baker Students

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Imran Ahmed, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Capital Markets will be addressing Baker students on February 19th for the program’s weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. Ahmed brings with him an extensive background in real estate finance and investments, having been involved in over $100 billion of transaction activity with extensive experience in principal investments, M&A, equity… Continue Reading Imran Ahmed, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Capital Markets to Address Baker Students