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The Distribution by Juniper Square sits you down with industry experts, thought leaders, and some of the biggest names in commercial real estate, venture capital, and private equity, for open and honest conversations about what’s happening in the private markets.
The Distribution Edge: Education, Media, and Trust - Brad Hargreaves & Paul Stanton of Thesis Driven
The Distribution by Juniper Square
1 hour
1 week ago
The Distribution Edge: Education, Media, and Trust - Brad Hargreaves & Paul Stanton of Thesis Driven
Brad Hargreaves and Paul Stanton join Brandon Sedloff on The Distribution to explore how media, capital markets, and innovative real estate models intersect. Brad reflects on his entrepreneurial journey from General Assembly to Common and now Thesis Driven, while Paul shares his evolution from institutional real estate to coworking and investment banking. Together, they highlight why education, storytelling, and consistency are essential in building enduring businesses and attracting capital. The discussion breaks down the Opco Propco model, dives into lessons learned from venture-backed real estate, and unpacks how media and brand-building are reshaping private markets.
They discuss:
How Brad’s path from trade schools to co-living shaped his view on real estate innovation
Paul’s transition from traditional real estate to exploring Opco Propco structures and PropTech
Why venture capital is often mismatched with real estate operating companies
The role of media and education in capital raising and investor engagement
Future trends in AI, retail capital raising, and investor access
Links:
Thesis Driven - https://www.thesisdriven.com/
Brad on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharg/
Paul on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljstanton/
Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/
Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(01:47) - Introduction to extraordinary guests: Brad and Paul
(02:36) - Brad's journey: From antique furniture to Thesis Driven
(06:01) - Paul's traditional real estate background and pivot
(11:17) - The Opco Propco model explained
(16:41) - Challenges and lessons from venture-backed real estate
(21:09) - Building a media business: The origin of Thesis Driven
(26:27) - The importance of storytelling in real estate
(31:19) - Engaging audiences with real estate finance
(33:34) - The power of consistency in building brands
(34:50) - Leveraging social media for personal branding
(37:17) - The role of media in private real estate
(46:03) - Educational programs for real estate professionals
(49:16) - Future trends in real estate and AI
(50:56) - Effective fundraising strategies for investment managers
(57:58) - Final thoughts and contact information
The Distribution by Juniper Square
The Distribution by Juniper Square sits you down with industry experts, thought leaders, and some of the biggest names in commercial real estate, venture capital, and private equity, for open and honest conversations about what’s happening in the private markets.
