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I meant every word in my opening speech! Today, I want to challenge your perceptions about a place often overlooked and underestimated: New Jersey. But I'm here to tell you that New Jersey has a secret that's been hidden in plain sight. We have an unmatched legacy of innovation. Bell Labs, the birthplace of the transistor, was founded here. Einstein, one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, called New Jersey home. Today, we have top universities like #Princeton and #Rutgers, funding initiatives like the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), and massive infrastructure projects like the Newark Liberty International Airport—a gateway to the world. But what drives this spirit of innovation? What fuels this fire? It's not just about having the right resources or the right talent. It's about having the right mindset. It's about being hungry, driven, and willing to take risks. It's about having a healthy dose of ambition, passion, and GREED. Greed, in the sense of wanting more, striving for more, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Greed that drives us to innovate, to experiment, and to take calculated risks. Greed that fuels our entrepreneurial spirit and propels us forward. GREED IS GOOD. Greed is right! So, what's holding us back? Fear? Doubt? Complacency? I say, no more. It's time we take a chance, take a risk, and make New Jersey the hub of innovation that it’s meant to be. Imagine a state where startups thrive, innovation is the norm, and creativity is the status quo. That state is New Jersey, and it's time we make it happen. I have one question for you: who's with me? Are you ready to take a chance and make New Jersey great? The time for hesitation is over. The time for action is now. Let's make it happen. ARE YOU WITH ME! --- Thanks to Montgomery Township , Somerset County, NJ , New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) , and a special thanks to our sponsor, Greenberg Traurig, LLP , who presented a panel on IP Law. AREA 23 LABS, who provided space (and is looking for tenants at 23 Orchard Rd. in Skillman, NJ). Beniamino Iovine in Skillman for catering. Mike Johnson from YourTownTube for filming. Organizers and co-hosts David Stengle from StartupGrind Princeton, Mahender Gorrai of Venture X , Christopher Gittings of Cogent Connections, Roopak Naresh Gupta of mTap, Ben Jen of our firm, 1435 Capital Management, and the fantastic #startups for making this event possible. #NJxVentureSummit #VentureToThePowerofX #LifeSciencesNJ #NJTheInnovationState #OpportunityMeetsInnovation

Do you enjoy shoveling over piles of cash in capital gains taxes over to the government? If you do, then bounce– this ain’t for you. Before meeting this client of ours, I’d never even heard about Opportunity Zones. This is a Federal program that designates areas where investors can receive significant tax benefits, including deferring or reducing capital gains taxes. Yes, it’s true. By investing in projects that promote economic growth in underserved areas, you can build wealth while doing something truly impactful. How cool is that? 💡 My client Urban Catalyst happens to be running one of these funds, but it’s laser focused on transforming downtown San Jose (another very cool part of this story)! Thus far they've already made a huge impact with ground-up developments like the Icon/Echo Towers and the Keystone Marriott TownePlace Suites hotel. In fact I got to spend a few hours on site during construction of Keystone. I was blown away at how orchestrated and hard core everything was.  🏗️ Now, with Fund II, they’re giving accredited investors another chance to be part of this incredible success story. So, what’s the big takeaway? If you're an accredited investor looking for a smart way to defer capital gains taxes and grow your portfolio, Urban Catalyst’s Fund II is a golden opportunity. 🌟 Urban Catalyst is the real deal. They were named the 2024 Developer of the Year by the Silicon Valley Business Journal (SVBJ) for their influence in downtown San Jose and their commitment to transform the downtown into a vibrant urban center. Urban Catalyst doesn’t just build properties; they develop long-term growth strategies for serious investors. And with San Jose's commercial real estate market set to grow 5.4% annually, plus Google’s new mega-campus and the BART expansion on the horizon, this market is primed for explosive growth. At least that’s how I’m seeing it! 🚀 These folks deserve a good attaboy. I hope I did them justice! Go Urban Catalyst! Want to learn more? Link in the first comment! #OpportunityZone #UrbanCatalyst #SanJoseRealEstate #CapitalGainsTax #WealthBuilding #GoogleCampus #BART #Growth

EMERGING TECH AS SHINY PENNIES? Yes, there are those of us who react in Pavlovian fashion (salivating) when we see new tech. Yes, I’m guilty. Yet, without vetting refreshing new ideas are you doing your team and owners a disservice? Yes. A conundrum. The article below by Kevin Murphy of Renew shares a roadmap to guide organizations in the selection of tech adoption. “…Technology buying decisions (in Multifamily) are sometimes reached out of initial curiosity (think shiny penny), without appropriate thought toward the overall technology roadmap. This can create issues down the road and disrupt the achievement of other important initiatives.” Annie Laurie McCulloh Laurie Lyons Nicole Salmieri Tina West, CPM Tracy Bowers Gigi G. Kelley Shannon (she/her/hers) Jamie Gorski Marlana Murdock Wendy Dorchester Ryan Perez, CAM Brenda Lindner Kelli Stiehl CPM Kim Bender, CPM Maria Banks Laine Gomez Joani Schumaker📶 Lisa Russell, CAPS Melissa Whirledge Melissa White, CAPS, CAM Sherry Freitas Sherry Taylor Melissa Miller Debbie Wiatrek Susan Passmore Dana Hill Dana Caudell, CPM® Tara Keeler Suzanne Hopson Melanie Stiles Pattie Woods Lisa Dailey Shelley Watson Shelly Rosales Vanessa Siebern, CPM, NPCC Lisa Taylor Melanie G French CPM, SPHR Melanie Gersper #multifamily #proptech #agnostictech #TEKFMMES

Main Street Mavericks is a conversation starter. Storefront upgrade programs and other forms of aid for local businesses end up with money left on the table. Sometimes, thriving, successful businesses don't need small cash injections or basic technical assistance, and struggling businesses do not feel entitled to funding, have other things on their mind, or simply do not have the installed capacity to commit to the responsibilities of such programs. We look at the main street business ecosystem the same way we look at many systems here in America: Standardization begets efficiency, and efficiency begets coverage of services. Programs, curricula, and other initiatives are thus standard through the nation. What I propose is diving into the composition of the main street business ecosystem, and targeting support in a spectrum that starts at the basic level for struggling businesses, and goes all the way to top level advise for successful ones. Tailored support is aimed at elevating the entire ecosystem, not just specific businesses. It includes mentoring programs to integrate top performing businesses with struggling ones. It requires a categorization, which I attempt at in the book, along initiatives that partner the district managers -BIDs, Main Streets- with the business community. Main Street Mavericks is a conversation starter. Let's chat about it, and make our downtowns and main streets shine.

How do I know that I'm not catching a falling knife? 🤔 This question lingered in a recent meeting with an investor as we delved into the landscape of San Francisco's real estate market with our partner Tallbridge Capital. This a valid and valuable question. But why is it that tech leaders are coming back to San Francisco? I would like to highlight only a few aspects: - San Francisco remains a massive tech, research, and VC hub; a global tourism and conference destination; and a very desirable place to live – all of these remain true today. What long-term impact will the boom in artificial intelligence have on San Francisco? - Looks like there is an opportunity to buy irreplaceable assets in irreplaceable locations at pricing that has not been available in the past 20 years! What do the market experts think about it? Brandon Roth - Big money is already in the market, and it is re-upping where it can – look at the makeup of MF portfolio landlords, office transactions, Brookfield's $600M acquisition of an MF loan portfolio! What are Brookfield people feeling about it? Juliana Diaz Nuñez

San Francisco 🌁 holds a special place in my 💛. It’s where I grew up; it’s where my parents still live; and after 17 years of living and working around the world, it’s where my firm, Scenic Advisement has its HQ (though I visit far too infrequently from New York, where I’m based). It was a special experience for me to visit this week. I had the privilege to meet with some of the region’s leading #institutionalinvestors, #familyoffices, former and current colleagues, and some (now rather old) friends. What did I take away? - #SF is on the rebound: Glittering, picturesque, great food, and even the downtown rush hour is back. No doom loop or urban hellscape to be found. Go have a look for yourself and don’t believe the narrative being pushed in some corners of the media and by certain politicians. - in-person beats Zoom every time: humans are not computers (thank goodness!). The connection from meeting in-person has so much more depth and meaning than can be generated online. It’s what we’re designed for. - #investorsentiment is changing: with #interestrates in a new cycle, the smart money is positioning portfolios and adjusting #assetallocation to get exposure to assets that are likely to perform in the new environment, like #preIPO #equities. At Scenic Management, we’re delighted to offer solutions that provide exposure to the #privatemarket for #venture #secondaries I’m excited about what’s coming in 2024!

Navigating expansion from NY to Miami, Jersey, and Washington – the journey of growth is on! 🌐📈 Join us on this exciting venture as we build the infrastructure for success.  #BusinessExpansion #GrowingBrands #InfrastructureMatters #NewLocations #BusinessJourney #StrategicGrowth #BrandDevelopment #MarketExpansion #CorporateExpansion #BusinessUpdates

Jacksonville: The “Supernova” city flying under the radar. 🚨 When people think of booming cities, names like Austin, Nashville, and Raleigh come to mind. But Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez 🏴☠️🧠 are here to tell you that Jacksonville—with its "boring" logistics, finance, and military sectors—is quietly crushing it. 💥 Jacksonville’s strong job growth, affordable real estate, and the fact that it’s #1 for corporate relocations tell you that this city is on the rise. And while it may not have the flashy tech reputation of other hotspots, it’s positioning itself with moves like the University of Florida’s new AI-powered health and fintech graduate facility. 💻🔬 With four Fortune 500 companies and a thriving FinTech presence, Jacksonville is under the radar—but not for long. 👉 Ready to invest in this hidden gem before everyone else? Check the comments to schedule a strategy call! #JacksonvilleRealEstate #SupernovaCity #FinTech #CorporateRelocations #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #PassiveIncome

Success is best achieved through collaboration. By partnering closely with developers, St Trinity crafts and implements data-driven strategies that unlock the full potential of each project. Together, let's transform vision into reality and drive lasting success in the property market: https://lnkd.in/g4_Kpyr #partnerships #propertyinvestment #sttrinity

Exciting times are ahead for #BostonRealEstate! The 2022 Scoring Tech Talent report unveils Boston's potential as a thriving tech hub outranking many others in the US🏆. Thanks to a surging tech labor concentration, our city's appeal to tech companies and talented workers is on the rise. But what does this mean for your real estate strategy? An influx of tech-savvy talent might significantly drive up the demand for both residential and commercial spaces in our beloved #Boston. Are you prepared to navigate this evolving real estate landscape? Consider this: a staggering 49.4% of Bostonians hold a bachelor's degree or higher - it's no surprise our city's unique dynamic is attracting all this tech interest. We're a knowledge powerhouse after all! Reflect on your business's real estate plans - is it ready for Boston's potential tech-driven growth? Let's not overlook the opportunities hiding in plain sight. Reach out to Joe Turco from the Turco Group for expert insights to enhance your real estate strategy in this rapidly changing environment. #BostonRealtor #TurcoGroup #BostonCondo #BostonHome #MovemetoBoston