Jeff Feinstein joins host Brandon Sedloff on The Distribution for a deep dive into the evolution and future of opportunity zone investing. The conversation traces Jeff’s path from a decades-long career in technology to building Pinnacle Partners, a firm dedicated exclusively to opportunity zone development. Jeff explains how tax policy shaped his investing journey, why OZ legislation has become a powerful tool for individual investors, and how Pinnacle structures institutional-quality multifamily and build-to-rent projects across thousands of eligible zones. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the mechanics, benefits, risks, and real-world execution behind ground-up OZ development.

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Links:

Pinnacle Partners - https://pinnacleoz.com/

Jeff on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefffeinstein/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

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In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with David Robertson, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of FrontRange Capital, to unpack the evolution of strategic capital in real estate. David shares his unexpected journey from a childhood in Burbank’s entertainment industry to Harvard Business School and eventually into investment banking and real estate. The conversation explores how his experiences at Aimco shaped his perspective on capital structures, partnerships, and the growing role of GP stakes investing. Together, they discuss how operator needs have evolved, the nuances of co-GP relationships, and why alignment and integrity matter as much as capital itself.

They discuss:

Links:

FrontRange Capital - https://frontrangecap.com/

David on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-robertson-979b17109/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

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In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Wade Madden, CEO of Olympus Property, for a deep dive into operational excellence and culture-driven leadership in multifamily real estate. Wade shares how his background in risk management and entrepreneurship shaped his disciplined yet people-first approach to scaling Olympus into one of the largest vertically integrated owner-operators in the country. He unpacks how being “operator first” translates into performance, why culture is a true driver of alpha, and how technology and AI are augmenting—not replacing—the human element that powers great property management.

They discuss:

Links:

Wade on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-madden-73444646/

Olympus Property - https://www.olympusproperty.com/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

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Eric Resnick joins host Brandon Sedloff to discuss his remarkable journey from a lifelong passion for skiing to leading one of the world’s most prominent travel and leisure investment firms, KSL Capital Partners. Eric shares how early lessons in combining vocation with avocation shaped his career, from his first role at McKinsey to helping professionalize the ski industry with Vail Resorts. He details KSL’s evolution from its early recreation roots to its current global platform investing across hotels, resorts, health clubs, and hospitality businesses. The conversation explores the firm’s investment philosophy, the development of the Ikon Pass, and the operational discipline behind building authenticity at scale in leisure-focused businesses.

They discuss:

Links:

Eric Resnick on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-resnick-1b96a8b6/

KSL Capital Partners - https://www.kslcapital.com/

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In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Aasif Bade, founder and CEO of Ambrose, to explore how he built one of the country’s leading modern industrial real estate platforms from the ground up. Aasif shares his journey from watching his father work in a warehouse on the west side of Indianapolis to founding Ambrose in 2008—just weeks after the collapse of Lehman Brothers. He explains how that moment of uncertainty became an opportunity to reimagine how industrial real estate could be developed and operated with an entrepreneurial, client-first mindset.

They discuss:

LInks:

Ambrose - https://ambrosepg.com/

Aasif on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aasif-bade-a3b1851a4/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

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In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff welcomes Alex Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Juniper Square, for a deep dive into the evolving role of artificial intelligence within private markets. As a returning guest, Alex discusses Juniper Square’s latest acquisition of Tenor Digital and how it positions the company at the forefront of the rapidly growing private credit sector. From explaining the origins of modern AI models to exploring their transformative potential in fund administration, Alex offers a comprehensive and practical look at how technology is reshaping knowledge work across the industry.

They discuss:

Links:

Alex on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrob22/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

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In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Katie Riester, Managing Director at Felicis Ventures, for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of venture capital and the lessons she’s learned across her career on both the LP and GP sides. Katie reflects on her path from early experiences at Vanguard and Cambridge Associates to her current role helping shape one of the industry’s most adaptable early-stage firms. She shares insights on how Felicis identifies opportunities across emerging tech waves, what makes a successful founder, and why listening and authenticity remain critical in the world of investing.

They discuss:

Links:

Felicis Ventures - https://www.felicis.com/

Katie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-riester-91793b8/

Brandon on LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/⁠

Juniper Square - ⁠https://www.junipersquare.com/⁠

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In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Carlos Rodriguez Jr., president and COO of Driftwood Capital, to discuss the evolution of one of the most vertically integrated hospitality investment platforms in the U.S. Carlos shares his family’s multigenerational journey from Costa Rica’s first Holiday Inn to today’s expansive network of hotels and funds, highlighting Driftwood’s strategic shift from private capital syndication to institutional-scale investing. He explains how data, technology, and an operationally driven mindset have become key differentiators in hospitality investing, and how Driftwood’s GP fund model and lending platform have positioned the company for long-term growth in an evolving market.

They discuss:

Links:

Driftwood Capital - https://driftwoodcapital.com/

Carlos on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-rodriguez-jr-210a4521/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

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In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Saul Goldstein for an in-depth look at his unconventional path from studying Japanese to building a European opportunistic fund manager, ActivumSG. Saul shares the lessons learned from navigating distressed markets in Japan and Germany, the entrepreneurial leap of founding ActivumSG, and how his firm approaches operational intensity and platform investing across Europe. Their conversation explores the interplay between macroeconomic cycles, local market dynamics, and the importance of culture and curiosity in building enduring teams.

They discuss:

Links:

ActivumSG - https://www.activumsg.com/

Saul on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saulgoldstein/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

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Brad Hargreaves and Paul Stanton join Brandon Sedloff on The Distribution to explore how media, capital markets, and innovative real estate models intersect. Brad reflects on his entrepreneurial journey from General Assembly to Common and now Thesis Driven, while Paul shares his evolution from institutional real estate to coworking and investment banking. Together, they highlight why education, storytelling, and consistency are essential in building enduring businesses and attracting capital. The discussion breaks down the Opco Propco model, dives into lessons learned from venture-backed real estate, and unpacks how media and brand-building are reshaping private markets.

They discuss:

How Brad’s path from trade schools to co-living shaped his view on real estate innovation

Paul’s transition from traditional real estate to exploring Opco Propco structures and PropTech

Why venture capital is often mismatched with real estate operating companies

The role of media and education in capital raising and investor engagement

Future trends in AI, retail capital raising, and investor access

Links:

Thesis Driven - https://www.thesisdriven.com/

Brad on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharg/

Paul on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljstanton/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

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