On Thursday September 26, 2023, PROFILEmiami and the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate presented “Emerging Leaders: The Next Generation of Real Estate”, featuring an immersive panel event exploring the different stages of a career in the real estate industry and what it takes to get there. The engaging panel featured keynote speakers Manuel de Zárraga, Executive Managing Director, Executive Committee Council Member, JLL Capital Markets, Americas; Jakub Hejl, the Founder & CEO of Westside Capital; Diego Torrealba, a current student in Miami Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate program and a Senior Vice President at MG Developer; Marc Chasin, a Vice President at Eden Multifamily; the panel was moderated by Demetri Demascus of PROFILEmiami. The discussion explored the next generation in real estate, how Miami’s market cycle impacts the job market, what asset classes are poised for growth, how new employees can add value form day one, working and hiring in the Miami market, recruiting, education and how some of Miami’s biggest real estate players got to where they are today.
The evening was held at The Village of Coral Gables Sales Gallery in Coral Gables, showcasing MG Developer’s new luxury condominium and townhome project now under development in Downtown Coral Gables. The evening was hosted by Miami Herbert Business School’s Accelerated MBA in Real Estate program; Dr. Andrea Heusen, Academic Director of Real Estate Programs at Miami Herbert Business School; Alirio Torrealba, CEO of MG Developer; and Demetri Demascus, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami.
The relaxed and open setting provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about how to advance their career in real estate, educational opportunities and recruiting in Miami’s commercial and residential real estate industries. The sales gallery set an intimate yet luxurious setting to enjoy cocktails and bites while networking with some of South Florida’s preeminent and emerging real estate leaders and enjoying sounds by Miami-based DJ DAKAP.
(L-R): Jason Damm, University of Miami; Dr. Andrea Heuson, Academic Director of Real Estate Programs at Miami Herbert Business School; and Demetri Demascus, Co-Founder and CEO of PROFILEmiami
About the University of Miami Accelerated MBA in Real Estate Program
Named one of the world’s best MBA programs, the Accelerated Real Estate MBA combines the expertise of Miami Herbert Business School with the School of Architecture, a leader in new urbansim. In the program students learn from global real estate leaders, strengthen their business foundation with a real estate focus, and have the opportunity for up to two paid internships with firms, such as Brookfield, Fortune International, Mast Capital, Nuveen, Related Group, The Kislak Company, and more.
Miami, and South Florida in general, is a growing hub for commercial and residential real estate. As such, Miami Herbert Business School attracts local, national, and international industry experts through the annual University of Miami Real Estate Impact Conference. The school also hosts the annual Impact Investing in Commercial Real Estate Competition, showcasing innovators and trendsetters who are shaping the future of real estate. Both the conference and the competition give you exclusive access to extensive networking opportunities.
Panelists (L-R): Jakub Hejl, Founder & CEO, Westside Capital; Manuel de Zárraga, Executive Managing Director, Executive Committee Council Member, JLL Capital Markets, Americas; Diego Torrealba, Vice President, MG Developer & University of Miami; Marc Chasin, Vice President, Eden Multifamily; Moderator: Demetri Demascus, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami
