Space Makers

Katharine Lau
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Space Makers is a podcast celebrating the visionaries reshaping how we live, work, and monetize space. Hosted by Katharine Lau, Co-Founder and CEO of Stuf Storage, each episode spotlights the people reimagining what’s possible with space, from real estate investors and developers to architects, designers, and innovators challenging the status quo. We seek to uncover how they think — their risks, wins, and lessons learned along the way. It’s thoughtful, human, and a little unexpected — the conversations you wish you heard more often in commercial real estate.

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  1. Placemakr: Jason Fudin on the Shape-Shifting Building and Hilton's Big Bet

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    Placemakr: Jason Fudin on the Shape-Shifting Building and Hilton's Big Bet

    In this episode of Space Makers, Jason Fudin, CEO and co-founder of Placemakr, shares how he turned a simple observation about empty buildings into a new category of real estate. He traces his path from mechanical engineer to real estate developer at Vornado, the launch of what became Placemakr, and the company's model of buildings that can run as a hotel one night and a home for a year. The conversation covers the unit economics behind flex living, what WeWork and Sonder got wrong, how COVID reshaped the business, and Placemakr's new partnership with Hilton to launch Apartment Collection by Hilton. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:00 From Mechanical Engineer to Real Estate 03:30 From Secretary to Running a Billion in Development 06:46 Betting on WhyHotel and Spinning It Out 09:52 The Insight: Empty Buildings Leak Cash 13:01 The Hardest Sell Was Free Money 15:10 How COVID Saved the Company 18:46 One Building, Every Length of Stay 24:17 What WeWork and Sonder Got Wrong 25:39 Pricing a Building That's Both Hotel and Home 29:40 Running the Whole Building, From Weddings to Coworking 33:51 Why Hilton Bet on Placemakr 37:39 Rapid Fire + Closing Stuf Website: https://www.stufstorage.com/ Space Makers Page & Blog: https://space.stufstorage.com/ Real Estate Partners page: https://lp.stufstorage.com/realestatepartners Case Studies: https://resources.stufstorage.com/realestatepartners/case-study

    41 phút
  2. North Bridge: Laura Rapaport on Unlocking a New Category of Capital

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    North Bridge: Laura Rapaport on Unlocking a New Category of Capital

    In this episode of Space Makers, Katharine Lau interviews Laura Rapaport, founder and CEO of North Bridge, a lending platform revolutionizing real estate financing. Laura shares her journey from aspiring doctor to real estate leader, discussing her career progression, the launch of Northbridge, and the innovative C-PACE financing model. The conversation highlights the importance of relationships in real estate, the impact of sustainability on development, and the future of financing in the industry. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:25 Choosing Real Estate Over Medicine 04:56 Climbing The Real Estate Stack 07:49 Driving Innovation in Real Estate 10:44 Innovative Development: 425 Park Avenue 12:49 Closing High-Stakes Deals 15:52 Everything You Need to Know About C-PACE 27:14 The Vision for Northbridge's Future 32:29 Cultivating The Gift of Human Connection 35:11 Rapid Fire + Closing

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  3. Vornado: Glen Weiss on Building New York's Most Iconic Portfolio

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    Vornado: Glen Weiss on Building New York's Most Iconic Portfolio

    In this episode of Space Makers, Glen Weiss, co-head of real estate at Vornado Realty Trust, shares insights from his extensive career in commercial real estate. He discusses the evolution of New York's iconic districts, including the Penn District and Fifth Avenue, and the challenges and opportunities presented by economic cycles. Glen emphasizes the importance of relationships, leadership, and reputation in the industry, while also addressing the impact of AI on office space demand. The conversation concludes with Glen's personal reflections and rapid-fire questions about his life outside of work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Glen Weiss and Vernado Realty Trust 01:36 Glen's Journey in Real Estate 05:09 Navigating New York's Real Estate Cycles 07:58 Leadership Lessons from Steve Roth 14:12 Creating a New Experience in New York 16:53 Retail Resurgence on Fifth Avenue 18:25 The Future of Times Square 20:56 Meta's Lease and the Office Market's Resilience 23:32 The Impact of AI on Real Estate 25:43 Innovations in Leasing and Tenant Experience 28:50 The Importance of Reputation in Real Estate 31:18 Balancing Work and Family Life 32:58 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals Stuf Website: https://www.stufstorage.com/ Space Makers Page & Blog: https://space.stufstorage.com/ Real Estate Partners page: https://lp.stufstorage.com/realestatepartners Case Studies: https://resources.stufstorage.com/realestatepartners/case-study

    37 phút
  4. Warby Parker: Neil Blumenthal on Building a Brand Through Real Estate

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    Warby Parker: Neil Blumenthal on Building a Brand Through Real Estate

    In this episode of Space Makers, Kat interviews Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker. They discuss the origins of Warby Parker, the innovative direct-to-consumer business model, and the challenges and successes of scaling retail operations. Neil shares insights on customer behavior, the importance of local community engagement, and the future of AI in retail. The conversation also touches on personal experiences and the unique culture at Warby Parker.

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Space Makers is a podcast celebrating the visionaries reshaping how we live, work, and monetize space. Hosted by Katharine Lau, Co-Founder and CEO of Stuf Storage, each episode spotlights the people reimagining what’s possible with space, from real estate investors and developers to architects, designers, and innovators challenging the status quo. We seek to uncover how they think — their risks, wins, and lessons learned along the way. It’s thoughtful, human, and a little unexpected — the conversations you wish you heard more often in commercial real estate.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Katharine Lau
  • Năm hoạt động
    2 N
  • Tập
    4
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    © 2026 Katharine Lau
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