Home: Chicago, IL. Birthplace: Chicago, IL. Profession: Real estate investment professional. Organization: Private real estate management company. Title: Asset manager. Alma mater: DePaul University (M.S., Real Estate, 2023); Indiana University (B.A., General Studies, 2012). Languages spoken: English and Greek.
Current project: Helping manage my family's real estate portfolio. Recent professional development: Earning a Master of Science in Real Estate from DePaul University. Latest contribution to others: Helping friends and colleagues navigate career opportunities and professional growth. What’s been your big (or biggest) leap? Transitioning from institutional asset management into a more entrepreneurial role. Hobbies: Investing, fitness, reading, Greek culture and personal development. Last book read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear.
Personality profile: Curious, resilient, analytical, loyal and driven. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Determined. Moral compass: The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would want to be treated. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trust, loyalty, honesty and mutual support. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Transparency, reliability and long-term trust. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with family and close friends. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Commercial real estate developers. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Books, educational resources and real estate investments.
What was your favorite college course? Real Estate Investment Analysis. What book have you repeatedly read? Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Warren Buffett. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Focus on what you can control and let go of what you cannot. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Build relationships before you need them and always think long-term. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Artificial intelligence. What is your go-to source of news and information? The Wall Street Journal, financial publications and commercial real estate industry news.
What is your big idea?
Making high-quality financial, real estate and investment knowledge more accessible to everyday investors.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Greater use of technology and data-driven decision making within real estate and asset management. What change would you like to see in the world? Greater access to financial education. What message do you want to send out into the world? Long-term success is built through consistency, patience and continuous learning rather than short-term results. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence's ability to improve productivity, education and access to information.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Long Game. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Gerard Butler. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A business owner. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Family photographs and keepsakes that cannot be replaced. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family and close friends, sharing stories and enjoying a great meal. What advice would you give your younger self? Be patient, think long-term and don't let temporary setbacks define your future.
Personal mission: To continuously learn, grow and create opportunities for myself and others. Personal motto: Success is earned through consistency, patience and perseverance. Favorite quote: "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago" (Warren Buffett). Desired epitaph: He lived with purpose, cared deeply for others and never stopped growing.
