Brave Ideas

Caleb Parker
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Brave Ideas

**Announcing our rebrand to Brave Ideas starting with the upcoming mini-series dropping January 2025.** Join award winning podcaster and CEO of Brave Corporation, Caleb Parker, as he shines a light on the entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and brave ideas at the forefront of innovation, who are creating the future of office real estate. Brave Ideas dives deep into the stories of the visionaries, zooms out to discuss the macro trends driving change in demand for the office, and brings you thought provoking and insightful content from the innovators challenging the status quo as we know it today. Subscribe to this podcast and our Brave Ideas Newsletter for weekly updates.

  1. Slices of Pizza & NOI: A Flex Financing Talk in Times Square

    1 DAY AGO

    Slices of Pizza & NOI: A Flex Financing Talk in Times Square

    A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event presented by ReturnSuite (Watch the full length video on Youtube) In this episode of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker meets up with Sam Gamble, cofounder of ReturnSuite, in the heart of Times Square, New York City. As they stroll through the bustling streets in search of the perfect slice of pizza, Caleb and Sam dive into the future of office real estate, Flex and coworking. The conversation explores the evolving challenges landlords, operators, and investors face in structuring deals, unlocking financing, and using data to scale their portfolios. Sam also shares insights from his transition from landlord to tech startup CEO, including how ReturnSuite is revolutionizing financial transparency in the industry. Whether you're a real estate pro, a Flex enthusiast, or simply curious about what's next for the workplace, this episode delivers fresh ideas and actionable insights. Grab a slice, hit play, and enjoy this walk-and-talk through Times Square! Topics discussed: The evolution of office, Flex and coworking Innovative approaches to financing and deal structuring How data and tech are unlocking growth for the industry Sam’s journey from landlord to tech startup CEO at ReturnSuite This candid conversation is packed with fresh ideas, actionable insights, and a dash of humor.  Links: Connect with Sam Gamble Learn more about ReturnSuite Follow Caleb on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Brave Ideas Newsletter

    26 min

  2. SEASON 14 TRAILER

    S14 Trailer: Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the GWA (Evolve to Thrive)

    Season 14: Evolve to Thrive In this exciting new mini-series of the Brave Ideas podcast (formerly the Caleb Parker Show), Award Winning Podcast Host, and Founder of Brave Corp, Caleb Parker, kicks off an exciting new season, recorded live at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event in NYC. With a focus on redefining the boundaries of office real estate, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the office real estate ecosystem, from investors and developers to brokers, landlords operators and property managers. This season dives into bold ideas and strategies to thrive in a transforming office real estate landscape. From innovative partnerships and hospitality to unlocking growth with data, every episode is packed with actionable insights to help you stay ahead. Press play to hear from Caleb, then tap here to watch the sizzle reel on video. This mini-series is presented by ReturnSuite, software that simplifies complex cash flow modeling. Subscribe to our Brave Ideas Newsletter

    2 min
  3. What Happens When Dozens of Coworking Brands Share Data?

    12/11/2024

    What Happens When Dozens of Coworking Brands Share Data?

    Featuring Elliot Gold Could this become the "STR" of coworking? In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Elliot Gold, CoFounder and CEO of UK coworking operator, Work.Life, to discuss the launch of the Workplace Intelligence Network, a collaborative initiative aimed at sharing operational data among flex operators. The two explore the importance of data collection in the coworking sector, the need for trust and integrity in data sharing, and the potential for collaboration over competition.  They also cover the criteria for joining the network, the onboarding process, and the future plans for expanding the data set to provide valuable insights for operators and investors alike. This epsisode is sponsored by the Brave Consortium. The Brave Consortium is a collective of companies that help Brave and its landlord partners reposition office assets to meet the evolving needs of modern business. Learn more here: www.bravecorp.co/brave-consortium  Find our adverts intriguing? (Tap below to learn more) Koho.ai ReturnSuite PONT NCG Subscribe to Caleb's Brave Ideas Newsletter

    32 min
  4. Follow the data: Where's the opportunity in office real estate?

    12/04/2024

    Follow the data: Where's the opportunity in office real estate?

    Featuring John Williams With all the doom and gloom around office, where exactly is the opportunity for investors and operators who are leaning into the future? In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by John Williams, former CMO at the Instant Group, where he spent a decade before setting up his own sales & marketing consultancy working with scale up businesses in workspace, as well as AI and digital marketing. In this episode, Caleb and John unpack a data-rich report Instant published,  as they explore: the impact of economic factors on demand where today’s demand is coming from the increasing interest from landlords in flex space positive impacts on building valuations. the emergence of super flex and aggregators the over-saturation of brokers and and advisors the dynamics of regional markets the importance of brand consistency in driving consumer trust and understanding This epsisode is sponsored by the Brave Consortium. The Brave Consortium is a collective of companies that help Brave and its landlord partners reposition office assets to meet the evolving needs of modern business. Learn more here: www.bravecorp.co/brave-consortium  Find our adverts intriguing? (Tap below to learn more) Koho.ai ReturnSuite PONT NCG Subscribe to Caleb's Brave Ideas Newsletter

    50 min
  5. Is 'Archtivism’ the answer to better cities & the built world?

    11/27/2024

    Is 'Archtivism’ the answer to better cities & the built world?

    Featuring Nyasha Harper-Michon In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Nyasha Harper-Michon at ReCoTech in Helsinki, Finland to discuss 'Archtivism'. Nyasha is a purpose-driven architect, built environment expert, business strategist, and inclusion & sustainability advocate who thrives at the intersection of cities, design, inclusion, sustainability, and technology. Nyasha is a self-proclaimed archtivist, a term she coined for architecture professionals and enthusiasts driving economic, environmental, and social reform to foster positive changes in society and within the profession. In this episode Caleb & Nyasha unpack the term Archtivism, and how architects and architvists have the power to shape society through design of cities and the built environment. Nyasha shares her insights on how to measure social impact, the significance of aligning purpose with profit, and how Diversity in design teams can lead to richer outcomes, and why Friction in collaboration can lead to better results.  They go on to talk about challenging the status quo in real estate development, building for specific customer personas, how Space as a service enhances community engagement and why diversity in thought makes society wealthier. Check out Nyasha's website here, and follow her on Instagram here.   This epsisode is sponsored by the Brave Consortium. The Brave Consortium is a collective of companies that help Brave and its landlord partners reposition office assets to meet the evolving needs of modern business. Learn more here: www.bravecorp.co/brave-consortium  Find our adverts intriguing? (Tap below to learn more) Koho.ai ReturnSuite PONT NCG Subscribe to Caleb's Brave Ideas Newsletter

    23 min
  6. Why real estate needs Data-driven leadership

    11/20/2024

    Why real estate needs Data-driven leadership

    Featuring Markus Steinby In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Markus Steinby, at ReCoTech in Helsinki, Finland to discuss why real estate needs Data-driven leadership. Markus is a Senior Advisor for Nordic real estate companies. The two discuss a few key themes surrounding the built environment, focusing on sustainability, macroeconomic factors, and the role of technology in real estate - highlighting the importance of innovation and data-driven leadership in transforming traditional practices. Markus calls for interconnectivity among different stakeholders in real estate value chain to foster collaboration and drive positive change for both the environment and investor returns. And gives a shoutout to the following PropTech companies that are leading the charge in creating more efficient and sustainable solutions: CHAOS Skenario Labs 720   This epsisode is sponsored by the Brave Consortium. The Brave Consortium is a collective of companies that help Brave and its landlord partners reposition office assets to meet the evolving needs of modern business. Learn more here: www.bravecorp.co/brave-consortium  Find our adverts intriguing? (Tap below to learn more) Koho.ai ReturnSuite PONT NCG Subscribe to Caleb's Brave Ideas Newsletter

    20 min
  7. Why WeWork is still the strongest brand, and how to differentiate

    11/13/2024

    Why WeWork is still the strongest brand, and how to differentiate

    Featuring Dean Connell "To stand out, you have to stand for something" In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Dean Connell, one of the original seven designers at WeWork, to share lessons on challenging the status quo. After delivering over 2 MILLION SqFt globally for the brand, Dean is now a creative design consultant for landlords, operators and corporate real estate. Caleb and Dean explore the evolution of the coworking industry and discuss Dean's experiences at WeWork, including lessons learned and advice for landlords and operators. Visit Dean's website This epsisode is sponsored by the Brave Consortium. The Brave Consortium is a collective of companies that help Brave and its landlord partners reposition office assets to meet the evolving needs of modern business. Learn more here: www.bravecorp.co/brave-consortium  Find our adverts intriguing? (Tap below to learn more) Koho.ai ReturnSuite PONT NCG Subscribe to Caleb's Brave Ideas Newsletter

    42 min
  8. #NuanceMatters: Why Zac Goodman is optimistic on the office

    11/06/2024

    #NuanceMatters: Why Zac Goodman is optimistic on the office

    Featuring Zac Goodman "When everyone is going left, look right" -Zac Goodman In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Zac Goodman, Founder & CEO of TSP, an award winning real estate management company (and B-CORP) that manages over 1 MILLION SqFt and growing. Zac shares insights into his journey into office real estate from banking, highlighting the evolution of TSP from advisory services to property and investment management.  Social changes often follow economic crises. Caleb & Zac discuss the current market dynamics, and debate the impact of remote work on office space demand. Zac gives a crash course on the economy and financial markets and they discuss the differences between the post pandemic world and post Global Financial Crisis of 2008 world. This epsisode is sponsored by the Brave Consortium. The Brave Consortium is a collective of companies that help Brave and its landlord partners reposition office assets to meet the evolving needs of modern business. Learn more here: www.bravecorp.co/brave-consortium  Find our adverts intriguing? (Tap below to learn more) Koho.ai ReturnSuite PONT NCG Subscribe to Caleb's Brave Ideas Newsletter

    48 min
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**Announcing our rebrand to Brave Ideas starting with the upcoming mini-series dropping January 2025.** Join award winning podcaster and CEO of Brave Corporation, Caleb Parker, as he shines a light on the entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and brave ideas at the forefront of innovation, who are creating the future of office real estate. Brave Ideas dives deep into the stories of the visionaries, zooms out to discuss the macro trends driving change in demand for the office, and brings you thought provoking and insightful content from the innovators challenging the status quo as we know it today. Subscribe to this podcast and our Brave Ideas Newsletter for weekly updates.

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  • Creator
    Caleb Parker
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    146
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Brave Corporation Ltd. © 2025
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