In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Ty Barnes, Head of Investments at Comunidad Partners, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, career pivots, and how mission-driven investing is reshaping the future of real estate.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
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