In this episode of The Matthews Podcast, host Matthew Wallace interviews Michael Voulgarakis, Managing Director of Southgate Ventures. Michael shares insights into his commercial real estate investment strategy, focusing on value-add multifamily properties in the Seattle market. He discusses the unique characteristics of the Seattle real estate landscape, including high-income professionals, geographic constraints, and a lack of supply. The conversation covers Southgate's investment approach, capital raising strategies, technology integration, and Michael's career journey from property flipping to running a successful real estate venture. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on identifying investment opportunities and navigating market volatility.

Connect with Michael Voulgarakis:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvoulgarakis/

Website: https://sreventures.com/

Connect with Matthew Wallace:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wallace-7a9b235/

The commercial real estate industry is undergoing a major digital transformation, but what does that really mean for property owners, retailers, and landlords? In this episode of The Matthews Podcast, we sit down with David Blumenfeld, Co-Founder of NextRivet, to explore the intersection of PropTech and commercial real estate—breaking down how technology is reshaping the industry and where the biggest opportunities lie.

In this episode, we answer:

• How did David get started in his career?
• What is PropTech, and why has the real estate sector been slow to adopt it?
• What PropTech solutions deliver the highest ROI for landlords and property owners?
• How is AI changing the landscape of commercial real estate?
• What first steps should CRE professionals take to drive impactful digital innovation?

David brings decades of experience from Westfield Labs and NextRivet, offering deep insights into how technology is revolutionizing physical spaces. From AI and digital solutions to the future of last-mile fulfillment, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone in the CRE space.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to navigate the PropTech revolution!

Connect with David:

https://nextrivet.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dblumenfeld/

Join us for a special episode of the Matthews podcast, Jeff Enck moderates a roundtable discussion with top professionals in the strip center industry. Experts like John Morgan Jr., Kristen Neyland, Ryan Moore, and many others share their insights on the evolution, opportunities, and challenges in the strip center market. From the post-COVID retail landscape to investment strategies, tenant relationships, and the future of the unanchored strip product, this episode delves deep into the dynamics shaping the industry. Whether you're an investor, developer, or simply interested in commercial real estate trends, this roundtable offers valuable perspectives on navigating and thriving in this vibrant sector.