CREtech Talks
CREtech Talks is a podcast series dedicated to exploring innovation and technology in the built world. Join insightful conversations with leading real estate and tech professionals from around the globe as they share expertise on diverse topics such as data centers, CEO stories, climate innovation, and much more. Hosted by industry experts, the series highlights how cutting-edge ideas and technologies are shaping the future of the built environment.
Episodes
119 episodes
CEO Stories: Christian Ulbrich, CEO, JLL
In this episode of CEO Stories, Christian Ulbrich, CEO of JLL, shares insights from his extensive career in real estate and leadership. He discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with talented individuals, the challenges of leading duri...
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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44:26
CEO Stories: Don Peebles, CEO, The Peebles Corporation
In this episode of CEO Stories, host Emily Wright interviews Roy Donahue "Don" Peebles, a prominent entrepreneur and CEO of Peebles Corporation. They discuss his early experiences in politics, the challenges he faced in starting his real estate...
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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58:10
CEO Stories: Mark Allan, CEO, Landsec
In this episode of CEO Stories, host Emily Wright interviews Mark Allan, CEO of Landsec, discussing his career journey, leadership lessons, and insights into the real estate market. Mark shares his experiences from navigating financial crises t...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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38:51
CEO Stories: Bjarke Ingels, Founder, Bjarke Ingels Group
In this episode of CEO Stories, host Emily Wright interviews Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, Founder of the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). They discuss Ingels' career journey, the evolution of architectural ideas, and his vision for a sustainable f...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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58:48
CEO Stories: Coen van Oostrom, CEO, EDGE
In this episode of CREtech's CEO Stories, Coen van Oostrom, Founder and CEO of EDGE, shares his journey from traditional real estate development to becoming a leader in sustainable building practices. He discusses the pivotal moment of meeting ...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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47:36
CEO Stories: John Fish, CEO, Suffolk
In this episode of CEO Stories, John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk Construction, shares his remarkable journey in the construction industry, highlighting the pivotal role of relationships, adaptability, and fostering a caring company cultur...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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50:25
CEO Stories: Luke Petherbridge, CEO, Link Logistics
In this episode of CEO Stories, Luke Petherbridge, CEO of Link Logistics, shares insights from his extensive career in real estate. He discusses formative experiences that shaped his leadership style, the importance of being open to new opportu...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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42:41
CEO Stories: Elizabeth Brink, Co-CEO, Gensler
In this episode of CEO Stories, Elizabeth Brink, Co-CEO of Gensler, shares her journey in the design industry, discussing her passion for design, leadership lessons learned, and the importance of optimism in navigating challenges. She emphasize...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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46:29
CEO Stories: Mark Grinis, Global Client Service Partner, EY
In this episode of our new CEO Stories podcast, EY's global client service partner Mark Grinis draws on over three decades of experience working alongside some of the biggest, best-known CEOs in real estate to reveal what it takes to be a succe...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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35:18
CEO Stories: Scott Rechler, CEO, RXR
In our inaugural episode of CEO Stories, a new CREtech podcast lifting the lid on the professional lives of some of the best-known leaders in global real estate, RXR CEO Scott Rechler gives a no holds barred interview about his path to CEO. Fro...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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37:34
Louisa Dickins & Xan Winterton - Navigating Careers in Climate Tech
In this episode, Michael Beckerman discusses the evolving landscape of climate tech with Lou and Xan from LMRE. They explore the current job market trends, the importance of sustainability in the built environment, and the skills necessary for ...
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Season 9
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Episode 14
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52:55
Hrisa Gatzoulis - Building a Sustainable Future in Real Estate
In this episode of Cretech Climate Cast, Michael Beckerman interviews Hrisa Gatzoulis, Director of Sustainability at the Rudin Organization. They discuss the importance of sustainability in the real estate sector, the business case for sustaina...
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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26:54
Yoann Hispa - The Exploding Demand for Data Centers
In this episode of Cretech Climate Cast, Michael Beckerman speaks with Yoann Hispa, CEO of LandGate, about the evolving landscape of the built environment and the significant shifts towards sustainability and renewable energy. They discuss the ...
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Episode 12
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39:55
Clemens Brenninkmeijer - Journey to Zero: Balancing People, Planet, and Profit
Clemens Brenninkmeijer, Head of Sustainability at Redevco, discusses the company's mission to achieve zero carbon by 2040 and their approach to sustainability in the built environment. Redevco aims to balance people, planet, and profit and sees...
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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40:25
Laura Fox - Streetlife Ventures' Vision for Sustainable Cities and Climate Tech
In this episode, Michael Beckerman interviews Laura Fox, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Streetlife Ventures. They discuss the focus of Streetlight Ventures on investing in climate tech solutions for the built environment. Laura shares h...
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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49:15
Ben Birnbaum - Financing Scalable Solutions for Decarbonization
In this episode, Michael Beckerman interviews Ben Birnbaum, Partner, Keyframe Capital, about their focus on investing in large and complex projects in the built environment. They discuss the challenges of financing capital-intensive businesses ...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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54:36
Gautami Palanki - The Howard Hughes Approach to Scaling Sustainability
In this episode of the CREtech Climate Cast podcast, Michael Beckerman interviews Gautami Palanki, Senior Vice President of ESG Strategy at Howard Hughes Holding Corporation. They discuss how Howard Hughes approaches sustainability at scale, th...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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28:45
Nick Durham - Transforming AEC for a Decarbonized Future
In this episode of the CREtech Climate Cast podcast, Michael Beckerman interviews Nick Durham, General Partner at Shadow Ventures, about the role of the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector in driving decarbonization. They d...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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35:55
Daniel Dart - From Prison to PropTech: Investing in Badass Founders
Daniel Dart, Founder, Rockyard Ventures, shares his inspiring journey from prison to PropTech. He grew up in California with a tumultuous childhood, and ended up homeless and in and out of jail. After starting a rock band and achieving success,...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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34:53
Greg Jones - Driving Sustainability and Decarbonization in the Built Environment
Greg Jones, Director of Hoare Lea, discusses the importance of sustainability and decarbonization in the built environment. He highlights the progress that has been made in the UK, particularly in terms of legislative and regulatory policies, a...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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27:03
Josh Felser - Investing in Software-First Climate Tech for Efficiency
In this episode of the Cretech Climate Cast podcast, host Michael Beckerman interviews Josh Felser, Co-founding partner of Climactic VC. They discuss the mission of Climactic VC and its focus on investing in software-first climate tech companie...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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41:52
John Axelrod - Investing in Climate Tech for the Built Environment
In this episode, Michael Beckerman interviews Johnathan Axelrod, the co-founder and managing partner of Remarkable Ventures. They discuss the mission of Remarkable Ventures to drive investment and adoption in climate technologies focused on the...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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31:53
Raj Singh - Driving Sustainability: Venture Capital's Role in Climate Tech
In this episode of the Cretech Climate Cast podcast, Michael Beckerman interviews Raj Singh, the Managing Partner of JLL Spark Global Ventures, about the importance of sustainability in the built environment and the role of venture capital in d...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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26:20
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Genevieve Gravina - Let’s Go Solar, Let's Go
Join us for a deep dive into real estate decarbonization with Genevieve Gravina, CRE Sales Lead at Omnidian. In this conversation, we delve into the intricate workings of Om...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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18:24
Mike Kazmierczak - Strategize, Digitize, Decarbonize
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Mike Kazmierczak, Vice President of the Decarbonization Office at Schneider Electric, to unravel the complexities of achieving sustainability and decarbonization goals in the built environment. Mik...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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31:39