One of the Center’s newest programs is our Young Professional Breakfast Series. The goal of the newly launched program is to have a positive impact on the careers of young real estate professionals by providing them with an opportunity to meet and get to know their peers in the industry. Launched in New York City, these events include a talk with a featured speaker. Past speakers have included David Lazarus, Managing Director, Eastdil Secured; moderator Michael Givner, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager, PIMCO; Jacques Gordon, long-time friend of the Center who now teaches at MIT; David Helfand, Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President, Equity Commonwealth; Ronald J. Kravit, Senior Managing Director, Cerberus Capital Management; Chris Leddy, Managing Director, Bain Capital; and Angela M. Aman, Chief Executive Officer, Kilroy Realty Corporation. The Center hosts this style of event in cities around the US, including New York, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
The most recent installment took place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Chicago with featured speaker David Schwartz, CEO, Chairman and Co-Founder, Waterton.
The Young Breakfast Series 2026 dates and cities can be found below.
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