Join us for an insightful conversation with Raj Singh, Managing Partner at JLL Spark, the corporate venture capital arm of JLL. With over 20 years of experience in venture capital, technology, and strategic leadership, Raj shares his career journey and his mission to drive innovation in the real estate industry through PropTech investments.

We explore why real estate has lagged in tech adoption and whether this creates unique opportunities or challenges for startups. Raj delves into how JLL Spark is carving its niche in the VC ecosystem by leveraging its integration with the broader JLL platform to support deal sourcing and portfolio companies.

Raj shares his insights on the most exciting PropTech trends over the next decade, including the global evolution of technology investment across markets like MENA and APAC.

Tune in to hear Raj Singh’s expert insights on the future of technology in real estate and how to make a meaningful impact in this dynamic space.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Wan-Li Zhu, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Suffolk Technologies, as he shares insights from his extensive background in venture capital and his motivation for launching Suffolk Tech. Suffolk Technologies, the venture capital affiliate of Suffolk Construction, is at the forefront of driving innovation in the construction industry.

In this episode, Wan-Li discusses why the construction sector has been slow to adopt technology and how Suffolk Technologies plays a pivotal role in changing this dynamic. He explains how Suffolk Tech differentiates itself in the VC ecosystem, leveraging its unique position to raise capital, source deals, and work closely with portfolio companies.

We also dive into some of Suffolk Tech's recent investments, exploring the trends and themes that Wan-Li finds most exciting, including where technology and investment trends are heading over the next 5-10 years across established and emerging markets.

Tune in to gain valuable insights from Wan-Li Zhu on the future of technology in construction and the global opportunities that lie ahead.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Catherine Buell, a distinguished Loeb Fellow at Harvard University, known for her impactful work in urban planning and development. Catherine shares details about her role at Amazon, where she has played a pivotal role in developing the Housing Equity Fund. Amazon's Housing Equity Fund deployed significant funding for community development and affordable housing initiatives.

In this episode, we’ll explore Catherine’s background and her journey to Amazon. She provides insights on the fund structure and funding deployment criteria, including a focus on BIPOC developer participation. Catherine will explain why this model was successful during COVID and how it could be altered today to address the ongoing affordable housing crisis.

Tune in for Catherine’s expert insights and practical guidance on leading the future of inclusive and sustainable urban development.