Beyond the Resume Podcast with Jeffrey Jaeger (The Affordable Housing Philosophy That Works)

In this episode, Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Jeffrey Jaeger, co-founder of Standard Communities, to trace his journey from a philosophy major at Berkeley to building one of the most innovative affordable housing platforms in the U.S.

Jaeger discusses the importance of urgency, detail, and kindness in real estate, the influence of his upbringing, and how failing upward shaped his values. He also shares how Standard Communities scaled to over 30,000 units, how private capital can be mobilized for public good, and why mentorship and grit matter more than credentials.

This candid, wide-ranging conversation covers workforce housing, LIHTC strategy, student outreach, philanthropic leadership, and the deep emotional roots behind his work.

Julio LaraJune 16, 2025affordable housing, Jeffrey Jaeger, Standard Communities, real estate career, low income housing tax credit, workforce housing, public-private partnerships, real estate investing, housing equity, real estate development

Beyond the Resume Podcast with Alex Valente (Living the Project: Real Estate Immersed)

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, host Lisa Flicker sits down with Alex Valente, a former actor turned real estate developer and Principal at Trammell Crow Company. Alex shares his unconventional journey from the stages of Hollywood to the construction sites of Southern California, including how he leveraged acting, tennis coaching, and a deep curiosity to build a successful career in real estate development.

Julio LaraJune 2, 2025real estate development, Alex Valente, Trammell Crow Company, career change, affordable housing, mixed use development, San Pedro projects, public private partnerships, real estate career advice, beyond the resume

Beyond the Resume Podcast with Robin Zeigler (Revitalizing Communities Through Retail)

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, Chris Papa interviews Robin Zeigler, Founder, CEO, and CIO of MURAL Real Estate Partners, a mission-driven firm transforming underinvested communities through strategic retail-anchored development.

Robin shares how her background as a REIT executive inspired MURAL's unique approach to mixed-use revitalization in markets like Jamaica, Queens, and Southwest Atlanta. She unpacks MURAL’s six points of advocacy, explains why retail is the “amenity of choice,” and offers career advice to aspiring real estate professionals.

Julio LaraMay 27, 2025Robin Zeigler, MURAL Real Estate, affordable housing, real estate development, mixed-use development, retail real estate, community revitalization, public private partnerships, CRE, impact investing, women in real estate, urban development, Chris Papa, Beyond the Resume podcast, commercial real estate

Beyond the Resume: Black History Month Revisit with Buwa Binitie

Jackson Lucas celebrates Black History Month! On this episode of Beyond the Resume, we bring back our chat with Buwa Binitie, the Managing Principal at Dantes Partners out of Washington D.C. Buwa tells us how to lead with the power of positivity, what is at the ethos of Dantes Partners, and the steps he's taken as a 17-year-old Nigerian immigrant to become the head of his own real estate company that prioritizes affordable housing.

Julio LaraFebruary 17, 2025real estate, affordable housing, public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship, pandemic reflections, community development, NIMBYism, personal journey, real estate development, Bua Benite, development, community, minority representation, project management, consulting, mentorship, personal growth