Beyond the Resume Podcast with Bob Simpson (Inside the Multifamily Impact Revolution)

In this compelling episode, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker welcome Bob Simpson, President & CEO of the Multifamily Impact Council — a nationally recognized leader in affordable, green, and healthy housing. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of housing finance and public policy—including two decades at Fannie Mae—Bob shares invaluable insights into how multifamily real estate can be a powerful tool for both social impact and financial returns.

In this episode, Bob shares the five core questions every impact-focused investor should be asking, discusses the creation of the Multifamily Impact Framework, and explores how scalable, data-driven solutions—combined with the right capital strategies—can drive both returns and resilience. From federal policy to emerging housing tech, this conversation is a masterclass in values-aligned investment.

Chapters

(02:50) Why Housing is a Foundation for Health, Wealth & Stability

(05:15) The Power of Multifamily as an Impact Investment

(06:50) Bob’s Five Questions Every Impact Investor Should Ask

(10:40) Launching the Multifamily Impact Council: Mission & Vision

(12:20) Defining Impact: The Multifamily Impact Framework

(14:00) Building Tools for Standardized ESG & Impact Reporting

(16:00) Debunking the Myth: You Can Do Good and Make Money

(18:10) Tech as a Game-Changer in Affordable Housing

(20:30) Streamlining Policy to Accelerate Housing Development

(23:30) Career Journey: From Capitol Hill to Fannie Mae to Founder

(26:45) A Property Turnaround Story That Became Personal

(30:10) What Bob Looks for When Hiring: Grit, Growth & Resilience

(33:00) The Power of Mentorship and Learning from Loss

(36:00) Final Thoughts: Staying True to Mission in a Noisy World

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Links

YouTube: https://youtu.be/LstoMLI07kY

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35ZJGLT

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9

Web: https://www.jacksonlucas.com/podcast/bob-simpson