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Real Estate CapitalJennifer Wenzel | Director at Teacher Retirement System of TexasJennifer Wenzel, Director at Teacher Retirement System of Texas, talks alpha-generation, partnership, and strategy through unpredictable cycles.
Jennifer Wenzel, TRS (Teacher Retirement System) of Texas’ Director, shares how pension investors approach real estate across cycles, geographies, and structures. Texas TRS is one of the largest and most influential pension investors. In the 16 years that Jennifer has been there, she’s fostered Texas TRS’s real estate platform growth from a 3% allocation to roughly 15% of a $230 billion plan.
Jennifer explains why TRS positions real estate as an alpha-generating asset class, leaning more heavily into non-core strategies, co-inv...
2026-02-0442 minReal Estate CapitalRyan Cotton | Bain Capital’s Partner and Head of Real EstateRyan Cotton, Bain Capital’s Partner and Head of Real Estate, explains how thematic investing, alignment and curiosity create durable real estate strategy.
Ryan Cotton, Bain Capital’s Partner and Head of Real Estate, shares how a “why-first” mindset can help investors avoid cyclical traps and identify durable real estate themes.
Ryan shares that his unconventional path to real estate has given him a critical edge. A philosophy major at Princeton, he spent a year working in baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox before joining Bain as a consultant. Following Ryan’s lead, int...
2026-01-211h 02Real Estate Capital2026 Outlook | Park Madison Partners Executive CommitteePark Madison’s executive committee shares what investors can expect in 2026, where capital is flowing and how higher interest rates are reshaping strategy.
Park Madison’s executive committee—Rob Kohn, Carrie Coulson Naik, Jack Koch, Brian Di Salvo, and John Sweeney—joins Nancy Lashine to break down the firm’s 2026 Outlook and what it signals for real estate investors navigating a slower, more disciplined market cycle.
The group explores how interest rates are forcing a reset in capital structures. With the return of transaction activity and improving price discovery, the discussion shifts to delving into why recapi...
2026-01-0739 minReal Estate CapitalDecember 2025 Round-up | Real Estate CapitalNancy Lashine highlights memorable moments from the second half of Season 3 and offers a preview of the powerhouse guests shaping the future of Real Estate Capital.
2025-12-2406 minReal Estate CapitalDrew Murphy | Berkshire Global Advisors’ Head of Private Markets AdvisoryDrew Murphy of Berkshire Global Advisors shares how to attain lasting success in private real estate by balancing capital, people, and purpose.
Drew Murphy, head of Private Markets Advisory at Berkshire Global Advisors, sits at the center of real estate’s transformation—from entrepreneurial fund managers to institutional platforms.
Named by PERE as one of the 100 most influential people in private real estate, Drew has advised on many of the industry’s headline deals, including Artemis’ sale to Barings, Blue Owl’s acquisition of Oak Street, and Colliers’ purchase of Harrison Street.
In this conversation, Drew explains...
2025-11-051h 13Real Estate CapitalTom Gilbane | Rockpoint’s Co-PresidentTom Gilbane, Co-President of Rockpoint, shares lessons from three decades of private equity—handshakes, home court advantage, and hard work.
Tom Gilbane, Co-President of Rockpoint, reflects on a career that traces the evolution of modern real estate private equity—from Merrill Lynch and Westbrook Partners to building Rockpoint into one of today’s leading mid-market firms.
Born into a family with deep construction roots, Tom learned early on the difference between a contractor’s 3% fee and a developer’s long-term stake. His career began on Wall Street during the REIT IPO boom of the 1990s before he...
2025-10-221h 10Real Estate CapitalDarcy Stacom | StacomSilverstein’s Co-CEODarcy Stacom, legendary New York City dealmaker and “Skyscraper Queen,” reflects on her 40-year career, $150B in sales, and launching StacomSilverstein.
Darcy Stacom, one of the most recognized names in commercial real estate, shares lessons from her remarkable 40+ year career. Known as New York City’s “Skyscraper Queen,” Darcy has closed over $150 billion in transactions, including the GM Building, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the record-breaking $5.4 billion sale of Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village.
Darcy reflects on her path from starting in the mailroom at Cushman & Wakefield to becoming Chairman of CBRE’s New York Capital M...
2025-10-0858 min
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillInside the World of Private Equity Real Estate with Park Madison Partners’ Nancy LashineIn this episode, we catch up with Nancy Lashine, founder and chief executive officer of Park Madison Partners, who discusses her journey in the real estate investment industry, the dynamics of private equity real estate and current market trends.
Nancy shares valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and gives insights on the importance of relationships, the stability of real estate investments, and the qualities needed for successful leadership and entrepreneurship. Topics discussed include:
How Nancy Lachine founded Park Madison Partners 19 years ago, focusing on institutional real estate investments.
Her background in dance and business school, which led...
2025-09-2620 minReal Estate CapitalDiane Hoskins | Gensler’s Global Co-ChairDiane Hoskins, Gensler’s Global Co-Chair, discusses the value of collaboration and why design can be the most powerful tool for shaping a better future.
Diane Hoskins, Global Co-Chair of global design firm Gensler, shares insights from leading a team of over 6,000 professionals across 53 offices worldwide—and why she believes intentional, collaborative design can be the most powerful tool for shaping a better future.
Diane shares Gensler’s research on how vibrant, adaptable cities can strengthen economic performance, attract investment, and improve quality of life. In her current leadership role at Gensler and her former role l...
2025-09-101h 07Real Estate CapitalAugust 2025 Round-up | Real Estate CapitalNancy Lashine recaps standout moments so far this year from Season 3 and previews powerhouse guests shaping the future of Real Estate Capital.
2025-08-1304 minReal Estate CapitalGunnar Branson | AFIRE’s CEOGunnar Branson, AFIRE’s CEO, explores the evolution of real estate, capital flows, and the power of emotional intelligence.
2025-07-3058 minReal Estate CapitalDevon Olson | Utah Retirement System’s Former Director of Real EstateDevon Olson, former Director of Real Estate at Utah Retirement Systems, shares his successes and lessons learned over his 40-year tenure at Utah Retirement Systems.
2025-07-1658 minReal Estate CapitalBrad Briner | North Carolina State Treasurer
Brad Briner, State Treasurer of North Carolina, discusses investment leadership, public finance reform, and real estate strategy in the public sector.
2025-06-2555 minReal Estate CapitalSara Queen | MetLife Investment Management’s Head of Real Estate EquitySara Queen, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Equity at MetLife Investment Management, dives into leadership and value creation.
2025-06-0455 minReal Estate CapitalKeith Breslauer | Patron Capital Partners' FounderKeith Breslauer, founder and managing partner at Patron Capital, shares how he built one of Europe’s leading real estate firms from the ground up.
2025-05-1457 min
The PERE PodcastReal estate stages a fundraising comeback. Will it last?A long-awaited recovery in private real estate fundraising finally arrived in the first three months of 2025, with PERE’s latest report showing a year-on-year increase in capital allocations to the asset class for the first time since 2022.
Now, as an oncoming trade war and inflationary pressure cloud the industry’s outlook, the question becomes: Will the recovery last?
In this episode, PERE editors Jonathan Brasse, Charlotte D’Souza, Greg Dool and Evelyn Lee explore the biggest takeaways from PERE’s fundraising report – including the close of Blackstone’s largest-ever European vehicle – and break down the biggest factor...
2025-04-1819 minReal Estate CapitalGreg Lauze | NorthBridge Partners’ Managing PartnerGreg Lauze, Managing Partner at NorthBridge Partners, discusses the evolving opportunity set in industrial real estate and the growth of NorthBridge as an institutional manager.
2025-04-0249 minReal Estate CapitalDennis Lopez | QuadReal Property Group’s CEODennis Lopez, CEO of QuadReal Property Group, discusses platform investing and Quadreal's broader investment strategy
2025-03-1949 minReal Estate CapitalAnthony Frammartino | The Townsend Group's CEO and ChairmanAnthony Frammartino, CEO and Chairman of The Townsend Group, discusses Townsend’s role in the real estate investment management ecosystem and themes investors should be targeting in 2025.
2025-02-2651 minReal Estate CapitalAlan Zafran | IEQ Capital’s FounderAlan Zafran, Founder of IEQ Capital, discusses the role of real estate in clients' portfolios and where to find the most interesting opportunities.
2025-02-1249 min
The Distribution by Juniper SquareEp.56: Why real estate managers need more than just a track record - Nancy Lashine -Managing Partner/Founder - Park Madison PartnersMs. Lashine is the Founder and Managing Partner of Park Madison Partners, a boutique real asset private equity placement firm. The firm is a leading advisor to investment management firms on their business strategy. Park Madison is headquartered in New York City and is a FINRA regulated broker dealer.Ms. Lashine has over 35 years of real estate and investment marketing experience. Prior to forming Park Madison Partners, Ms. Lashine was a strategic consultant advising leading institutional real estate investment managers on product development and the implementation of institutional marketing initiatives. Clients included Lehman Brothers...
2025-02-0456 minReal Estate CapitalAlisa Mall | DFO Management’s CIOAlisa Mall, CIO of DFO Management, discusses her career and underscores the value of resilience and adaptability when building portfolios.
2025-01-2957 min
How I Got My JobEp.15 Nancy Lashine – Park Madison PartnersNancy Lashine, founder of Park Madison Partners, shares her New York City career story and endless insights on how she found her business passions and built a dynamic network, all while navigating a growing family, market setbacks and evolving partnerships.Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep15-nancy-lashine-park-madison-partnersFollow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectorsCheck out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com
2025-01-1452 minReal Estate CapitalRoy March | Eastdil Secured’s CEORoy March, CEO of Eastdil Secured, reflects on his 46-year journey, Eastdil’s legacy, and the outlook for real estate capital markets in 2025.
2025-01-0854 minReal Estate CapitalJodie McLean | Edens’ CEOJodie McLean, CEO of Edens, discusses her journey in retail development, Edens' vision, and the role of community in modern retail.
2024-12-0454 minReal Estate CapitalMichael Levy | CEO of Crow HoldingsMichael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, shares insights from his career in real estate investment and leadership.
2024-11-131h 15Real Estate CapitalHeather Fernstrom Border | Alliance Global Advisors’ Co-Founder and Managing PartnerHeather Fernstrom Border, co-founder and managing partner at Alliance Global Advisors, discusses her professional journey in real estate investment management.
2024-10-3045 minReal Estate CapitalKim Hourihan | CBRE’s Chief Investment OfficerKim Hourihan, Chief Investment Officer at CBRE Investment Management, discusses the innovative approaches of one of the leading global real estate firms.
2024-09-1855 minReal Estate CapitalRobin Zeigler | Founder and CEO of MURAL Real Estate PartnersRobin Zeigler, founder and CEO of MURAL Real Estate Partners, shares her journey in revitalizing underserved communities through mixed-use developments.
2024-09-0448 minReal Estate CapitalPeter Ballon | CPP Investment Board’s former Head of Real EstatePeter Ballon, former Head of Real Estate at CPP Investment Board, discusses the growth of CPPIB’s real estate portfolio during his 17-year tenure.
2024-08-1457 minReal Estate CapitalLaura Rapaport | North Bridge’s CEOLaura Rapaport, CEO of North Bridge, breaks down how CPACE financing can transform the way you fund sustainable real estate projects.
2024-07-3143 minReal Estate CapitalScott Malpass | Grafton Street Partners’ Managing PartnerScott Malpass, co-founder and managing partner of Grafton Street Partners, unpacks his incredible journey managing a multi-billion-dollar endowment.
2024-07-1743 minReal Estate CapitalMaryAnne Gilmartin | MAG Partners’ CEOMaryAnne Gilmartin, founder and CEO of MAG Partners, reveals her inspiring ascent from Rockaway, Queens, to the forefront of real estate development.
2024-06-2657 minReal Estate CapitalBrandon Sedloff | Juniper Square’s Chief Real Estate OfficerBrandon Sedloff, Chief Real Estate Officer at Juniper Square, offers incredible insights into the impact of technology in real estate investment management.
2024-06-0541 minReal Estate CapitalMalcolm Johnson | Langdon Park Capital’s CEOMalcolm Johnson, CEO of Langdon Park Capital, shares his journey from NFL athlete to becoming a business leader dedicated to affordable housing.
2024-05-2251 minReal Estate CapitalSean Burton | CityView’s CEOSean Burton, CEO of CityView, recounts his extraordinary path from the Clinton White House to mastering the real estate investment landscape.
2024-05-0849 minReal Estate CapitalChris Green | GreenPoint Partners’ Founder and CEOChris Green, founder and CEO of GreenPoint Partners, recounts his remarkable journey from growing up in rural Australia to being at the forefront of real estate and technology investing.
2024-04-2441 minReal Estate CapitalAlicia Glen | MSquared’s Founder & Managing PrincipalAlicia Glen, founder of MSquared and former Deputy Mayor of New York City, shares her insights on reshaping cities and creating inclusive communities.
2024-04-1052 minReal Estate CapitalStephanie Bensimon | Ardian’s Head of Real EstateStephanie Bensimon, head of real estate at Ardian, shares how her family's values steered her through a transition from finance to real estate.
2024-03-2742 minReal Estate CapitalMary Ludgin | Heitman's Senior AdvisorMary Ludgin, senior advisor at Heitman, shares a wealth of knowledge based on her life-long career in urban revitalization and development.
2024-03-1343 minReal Estate CapitalYvonne Nelson | NYC Office of the Comptroller Retired Head of Real EstateYvonne Nelson, former Head of Real Estate of NYC Office of the Comptroller, reflects on her experience and career in a predominantly male industry.
2024-02-2845 minReal Estate CapitalReal Estate Capital Season 2: COMING SOON!Capital is the lifeblood of the real estate industry, but the decisions on where and how it's allocated are driven by people and personalities. On this show, we introduce you to some of those people and personalities. Our conversations touch not only on what these people do, but also details about who they are, what motivates them, how they make investment decisions, and which events and experiences have had the strongest impact on their personal and professional growth. In this second season, we're pursuing conversations with and about female leaders and entrepreneurs in the industry. We're also p...
2023-12-2702 min
POWERS#323 - Nancy Lashine - Founder @ Park Madison Partners - Cycles, Crises, and Capital: Navigating The New Normal in Real EstateNancy is the Founder and Managing Partner of Park Madison Partners. As a leading real estate capital markets firm, Park Madison is an advisor to investment managers and operators and provides capital placement services for institutional investors. The firm has placed over $25 billion of equity in PMP-sponsored vehicles and maintains relationships with over 2500 real estate investors and managers.On this episode, Chris and Nancy discuss:- Nancy’s perspective on the capital markets- Capital allocation- Development valuations- Fundraising structures- Wisdom for folks pursuing a...
2023-12-051h 01POWERS#323 - Nancy Lashine - Founder @ Park Madison Partners - Cycles, Crises, and Capital: Navigating The New Normal in Real EstateNancy is the Founder and Managing Partner of Park Madison Partners. As a leading real estate capital markets firm, Park Madison is an advisor to investment managers and operators and provides capital placement services for institutional investors. The firm has placed over $25 billion of equity in PMP-sponsored vehicles and maintains relationships with over 2500 real estate investors and managers.On this episode, Chris and Nancy discuss:- Nancy’s perspective on the capital markets- Capital allocation- Development valuations- Fundraising structures- Wisdom for folks pursuing a...
2023-12-051h 01Real Estate CapitalChris Powers & Jason Baxter | Fort Capital Founder and CEO & PresidentChris Powers (Founder) and Jason Baxter (CEO & President) of Fort Capital discuss the focus on specialization in investments and how to use data to develop your team.
2023-09-1348 minReal Estate CapitalCatherine Marcus | PGIM’s Global Chief Operating Officer and Head of U.S. Equity BusinessCatherine Marcus, Global Chief Operating Officer and Head of U.S. Equity Business at PGIM, discusses diversifying a career in real estate, gender dynamics in business, and investment strategy.
2023-08-2339 minReal Estate CapitalJeff Giller | StepStone’s Head of Real EstateJeff Giller, Head of StepStone Real Estate, breaks down the entrepreneurial side of real estate portfolio management and how partnerships lead to success.
2023-07-1240 minReal Estate CapitalNeha Palmer | TeraWatt Infrastructure's CEONeha Palmer, CEO at TeraWatt Infrastructure, breaks down the real estate utility and operating components of the electric vehicle charging business.
2023-06-2144 minReal Estate CapitalDavid Brickman | NewPoint Real Estate Capital’s CEODavid Brickman, the CEO of NewPoint Real Estate Capital, discusses debt financing strategies for multi-family real estate and mortgage-backed securities.
2023-06-0755 minReal Estate CapitalBob Sessa | Employees Retirement System of Texas’ Head of Real EstateBob Sessa, Head of Real Estate at the Employees Retirement System of Texas, discusses real estate portfolios and the power of long-term vision. [Re-Release]
2023-05-2437 minReal Estate CapitalCraig Husting | PSRS of Missouri’s Chief Investment OfficerCraig Husting, the Chief Investment Officer of PSRS in Missouri, breaks down governance processes and portfolio management within alternative investments.
2023-05-1035 minReal Estate CapitalPaul Mouchakkaa | AIMCo’s Executive Managing Director and Head of Real EstatePaul Mouchakkaa, AIMCo’s Executive Managing Director and Head of Real Estate, explains the unique sectors and industry relationships of the US and Canada.
2023-04-2638 minReal Estate CapitalRonald Dickerman | Madison International Realty’s Founder and PresidentRonald Dickerman, founder and president of Madison International Realty, discusses the weight of relationships in private equity and foreign markets.
2023-04-1253 minReal Estate CapitalKate Richard | Founder and CEO at Warwick Investment GroupKate Richard, founder and CEO of Warwick Investment Group, reveals the influence of relationships on building a business and how to manage market risks.
2023-03-2938 minReal Estate CapitalEd Lerum | Norges Bank Investment Mangement’s Head of Global Real EstateEd Lerum, Head of Global Real Estate at Norge Bank Investment, talks about building a forward-thinking career and how diversification supports forecasting.
2023-03-0839 minReal Estate CapitalJen Stevens | Alliance Global Advisors’ Co-Founder and Managing PartnerJen Stevens, Alliance Global Advisors’ Co-Founder and Managing Partner, discusses ESG investing and how it’s shaping the future of the real estate world.
2023-02-2237 minReal Estate CapitalCobie Packard | MSD’s Partner & Head of Real EstateCobie Packard, MSD’s Partner & Head of Real Estate, discusses investing in real estate in both good and challenging times. (Re-Broadcast)
2023-02-0846 minReal Estate CapitalMike DiRe | CalSTRS Director of Real EstateMike DiRe, the Director of Real Estate for CalSTRS, discusses how to build a portfolio and relationship in real estate through the collaborative model and the shift towards making investors nimble.
2023-01-2540 minReal Estate CapitalAdam Gallistel | GIC’s Head of Americas, Real EstateAdam Gallistel, GIC’s Head of Americas, Real Estate, discusses approaching risks and challenges in real estate investing.
2023-01-1136 minReal Estate CapitalTaylor Mammen | RCLCO Fund Advisors’ CEOTaylor Mammen, RCLCO Fund Advisors’ CEO, discusses investment strategies and building an institutional real estate business.
2022-12-2846 minReal Estate CapitalHilary Spann | CPP Investments’ Former Managing Director and Head of AmericasHilary Spann, former Managing Director and Head of Americas for CPP Investments, discusses acquisitions, selling, and Covid-19. (Re-Release)
2022-12-1445 minReal Estate CapitalGlenn Rufrano | ICSC’s ChairmanGlenn Rufrano, the Chairman of ICSC, discusses running successful real estate investment businesses and keeping the businesses healthy.
2022-11-3052 minReal Estate CapitalChristina Scarlato | World Bank Pension Fund's Senior Portfolio Manager of Real AssetsChristina Scarlato, Senior Portfolio Manager of Real Assets for the World Bank Pension Fund, discusses real estate investments and portfolios.
2022-11-1633 minReal Estate CapitalPeter Braffman | Grosvenor Capital Management's Managing Director of Real Estate InvestmentsPeter Braffman, Managing Director of Real Estate Investments at Grosvenor Capital Management, discusses building investment firms and emerging managers. (Re-Release)
2022-11-1649 min
Conversations with the Best Minds in Real EstateBest Minds: Nancy Lashine, Managing Partner & Founder of Park Madison Partners
Best Minds: Nancy Lashine, Managing Partner & Founder of Park Madison Partners
November 09, 2022
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2022-11-0943 min
Leading Voices in Real EstateNancy Lashine | Managing Partner and Founder of Park Madison Partners, Host of “Innovations in Real Estate” PodcastFor the final episode of 2020, Matt speaks with Nancy Lashine, Managing Partner of Park Madison Partners and host of the podcast series, “Innovations in Real Estate”. Matt and Nancy interview each other about their respective careers, highlights from their podcasts, and current wisdom from their respective businesses. Nancy talks about the current drivers for institutional capital into real estate strategies from her perch as a capital raiser at Park Madison Partners and Matt talks about helping build teams and the need for talent in real estate organizations from his recruiting business at Terra Search Partners. This conversation is being rele...
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