On this episode of the Big Apple's CoRe podcast, hosted by Jillian Aurrichio from Innovant, we are joined by Danilo Lucii and Fernando Accame, Design and Project Leads at JLL. Danilo and Fernando share their story about their rise at JLL and how they've succeeded in their careers. Both began their careers overseas and their journey has led them to the Big Apple, where they provide their unique experience and discuss how they are transforming the industry as part of One JLL.  ..read more

Join host Jillian Aurrichio, Account Executive at Innovant, as she sits down with Kelly Lekic, President at Pax Consulting, and Toni Castellano, former Director of Workplace and Facilities at BlackRock, now Director of Construction at NYU Langone Health in celebration of Women’s History Month. Tune in as they delve into the nuances of real estate management, share personal anecdotes, and discuss the pivotal role of women in shaping the future of the industry ..read more

The Big Apple’s CoRe podcast presents our Career Development series in collaboration with the CoreNet Career Development committee. On this episode, we are joined by Marcus Rayner, Vice Chair at Colliers International and Mindy Williams, Director at Turner and Townsend hosted by Kayla Harris, Facilities and Real Estate Manager at Sompo International.    Marcus and Mindy bring their vast industry experience and knowledge to the discussion to provide insights and stories about building meaningful relationships throughout their careers. They both offer their unique perspectives and expe ..read more

Patrick Steffens is a Director in Avison Young’s New York office. His successful tenant and landlord advocacy practice is owed in part to his holistic and consultative approach in helping clients develop and execute their short and long-term occupancy strategies. Patrick is an emerging leader within Avison Young and in the New York real estate market. Patrick was recognized by the Commercial Observer, a leading real estate publication, as a Top Young Leasing Professional in 2020. A Brooklyn native, Patrick uses his deep-seated, hyperlocal knowledge of New York City to uncover opportunities in ..read more

On this episode of The Big Apple’s CoRe, we are joined by Philip Pitruzzello. Philip is a Managing Director at BlackRock where he is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of the firm’s New York real estate strategy and their new headquarters in Hudson Yards. Before BlackRock, Philip was the Senior Vice President of Real Estate at Columbia University in charge of the development, design and construction of the University’s highly acclaimed 17-acre, $6 billion mixed use academic campus in West Harlem and also led Time Warner’s global real estate portfolio managing over 1 ..read more

The latest episode of the Big Apple’s CoRe Podcast is a two-part discussion hosted by Courtney Grill, Director of Business Development for Skanska USA Building. This episode celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the CoreNet New York City Chapter’s Mentorship Program. For this episode, we sat down with four pairs of mentors and mentees to discuss how this program impacted them both professionally and personally and what they learned throughout the duration of the program. This episode features Larry Charlip, President of the CoreNet New York City Chapter; Nekesha Sawh, Senior Portfolio Programs ..read more

The latest episode of the Big Apple’s CoRe Podcast is a two-part discussion hosted by Courtney Grill, Director of Business Development for Skanska USA Building. This episode celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the CoreNet New York City Chapter’s Mentorship Program. For this episode, we sat down with four pairs of mentors and mentees to discuss how this program impacted them both professionally and personally and what they learned throughout the duration of the program. This episode features Larry Charlip, President of the CoreNet New York City Chapter; Nekesha Sawh, Senior Portfolio Programs ..read more

The latest episode of the Big Apple’s CoRe Podcast is a two-part discussion hosted by Courtney Grill, Director of Business Development for Skanska USA Building. This episode celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the CoreNet New York City Chapter’s Mentorship Program. For this episode, we sat down with four pairs of mentors and mentees to discuss how this program impacted them both professionally and personally and what they learned throughout the duration of the program. This episode features Larry Charlip, President of the CoreNet New York City Chapter; Nekesha Sawh, Senior Portfolio Programs ..read more

In the latest episode of the Big Apple"s Core Podcast, hosted by Patrick Steffens, Director of Brokerage and Advisory Services at Avison Young, We interviewed Ryan Simonetti, CEO and co-founder of Convene. Ryan co-founded Convene in 2009 with the goal of disrupting the commercial real estate industry and transforming the workplace experience. By incorporating trends in real estate, technology, and hospitality, Ryan's vision to infuse hotel-style services into meetings, events, and flexible office spaces has been the driving force behind Convene's success, expanding to 39 locations ac ..read more

In the latest episode of the Big Apples Core Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Gabi Rubin Devaux as our guest. Gabi is an accomplished professional with an impressive background as SVP, Head of Global Real Estate & Workplace at iCapital Network. She is not only a wife and mother but also an avid martial artist and a female awareness instructor. During the podcast, Gabi shared valuable insights into her journey in the industry, including how she got involved in CoreNet and the importance of having a mentor. She also discussed how she stayed connected with others in the industry during ..read more