IT’S NO SECRET THAT THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE (CRE)
INDUSTRY HAS A WAYS TO GO IN TERMS OF HOW IT OPERATES.

We’re talking about slow, siloed, and change-resistant ways of doing business that have been the norm for decades - well that’s all about to change. We’re in the age of AI, climate change, and the return to work debate. The “old ways of CRE” are being forced to be more innovative, efficient and inclusive, including the news. Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to CRE, this is the only podcast you will need. Tune in to hear two industry veterans deliver critical and up-to-date information in a whole new way, through informative, accessible, and dare we even say, funny conversations with developers, entrepreneurs, owners/occupiers, and other key players. The goal is to increase access and understanding to CRE and PropTech to a broad and diverse audience, representing the occupiers of the built environment as a whole. We’re on a mission to usher in the new era of CRE.

NADINE EZZIE

Nadine is an innovation strategist and practicing attorney with almost 20 years of unique experience at the intersection of commercial real estate, the law, and technology.

She is the founder of ezzie + co., a cutting edge real estate advisory firm that ensures companies are positioned to thrive within the ever changing real estate landscape. Recognizing that the ability to be nimble and creative is the key to sustainable success in today's industry, she works with teams to design and execute plans that harness innovation, data, and technology - resulting in operational efficiency, reduced costs, and increased productivity. Companies are able to enhance their decision-making and customer experience, providing a true competitive edge.

Her past roles both as General Counsel for an industrial developer and head of customer success for a PropTech company granted her unique access to the multifaceted challenges gripping the CRE industry. Always with an eye to the future, she has tested and implemented the tools that harness necessary and sustainable change.

Nadine serves as an advisor to a number of emerging PropTech and LegalTech companies and is a sought after speaker and author on the topics of AI, legal tech, and operational ecosystems within commercial real estate.

A first-generation daughter of Lebanese immigrants, and native Clevelander, Nadine currently calls Boston home with her rescue dog, Leo. Nadine enjoys hiking, rowing, visiting new countries, and art + design. You might even catch her on stage around Boston working on her stand-up comedy routine.

RYAN ELAZARI

As Head of Innovation for Empire Management, I have implemented new technologies such as AI, Automation, and Internet of Things across the portfolio. My ultimate goal is to contribute to the evolution of the industry by advancing socially responsible real estate practices, which I believe will depend greatly on technology advances in this space. I believe that in 20 years from now the greatest profit from the industry may come from technology rather than from the properties themselves. Throughout my career, I’ve gained deep experience with acquisition, zoning, rezoning, leasing, operations, and sustainability in the built environment.

In addition to my asset management experience and background as an investor, I teach a graduate-level Real Estate Entrepreneurship course at Baruch College, where I connect with world-class thought leaders to share their stories and insights. Opportunities like this and serving as President of NAIOP NYC have allowed me to connect with my real estate colleagues to play an active role in New York’s real estate community and across the nation.

I am also co-host of the CRE Unplugged podcast with Nadine Ezzie. The goal of the podcast is to increase access and understanding to Commercial Real Estate and PropTech to a broad and diverse audience, representing the occupiers of the built environment as a whole. I am very passionate about real estate technology and innovation and I want to make it my mission to usher in the new era of Commercial Real Estate.