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Thesis Driven’s programs have helped hundreds learn the fundamentals of real estate
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The single most effective way to fast track your success in CRE.
The single most effective way to fast track your success in CRE.
A great to way to get an inside look at the commercial real esate (CRE) industry and learn directly from top-tier CRE insiders. The course is perfect for anyone who’s working in and around the real estate industry – from a new founder who needs to understand how their product or service fits in the industry to an early-to-mid-career professional who’s looking for an opportunity to tie it all together. Highly recommend.
As somebody brand new to commercial real estate, Brad and Paul did a fantastic job quickly demystifying an entire field in a way that feels accessible. They did so all the while keeping us engaged at each step of the way and connecting us to a great cohorts of peer learners.
The 2-day course was packed with value and insights that would normally take years of formal education and working in the field to obtain. Highly recommend to anyone thinking about developing or investing in real estate projects.
Brad and Paul opened my eyes to how real estate deals get put together, where incentives lie, and how we might create business cases for proptech and climate tech into these tranactions. Great stuff!
The course was a perfect introduction to the most important real estate concept, distilled down in the perfect way to absorb and retain the information. Paul and Brad clearly thought a lot about how to actually educate around these concepts effectively – not just data dump the group with information.
Our courses provide a comprehensive introduction to key real estate topics
Fundamentals of
Commercial Real Estate
A bootcamp providing an insider’s view of “a day in the life” of key industry stakeholders with real-world insights and applications.
Great for:
- Proptech employees and founders
- GMs and regional directors of brick and mortar businesses
- CRE service providers
- Real estate beginners
Course
Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate
Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate
Format
Online
Online
Course start
April 7, 2025
June 2, 2025
Course
Fundamentals of
Capital Raising
An insider’s guide to raising capital for real estate projects from individuals, family offices and institutional investors
Great for:
- Emerging sponsors
- Real estate operators
- Entrepreneurs
- Syndicators
Course
Fundamentals of Capital Raising
Fundamentals of Capital Raising – NYC
Format
Online
In Person
Course start
May 5, 2025
April 29-30, 2025
Course
Fundamentals of Real Estate Entrepreneurship
An interactive bootcamp for aspiring developers that simulates the underwriting, design and financing of a local real estate project
Great for:
- Real estate beginners
- Proptech employees and founders
- Students
- CRE service providers
Course
Introduction to Real Estate Development – NYC
Introduction to Real Estate Development
Format
In Person
Online
Course start
April 14-15, 2025
June 2, 2025
Course
Master Selling into
Real Estate Owners
An interactive bootcamp for aspiring developers that simulates the underwriting, design and financing of a local real estate project
Great for:
- GMs and regional directors of brick and mortar businesses
- Proptech employees and founders
- Products or services into the real estate industry
- CRE service providers
Course
Selling into Real Estate Owners
Selling into Real Estate Owners
Format
Online
Online
Course start
April 14, 2025
May 19, 2025
Course
Learn the Fundamentals of Real Estate Underwriting
A hands-on course teaching real estate professionals how to underwrite deals like an institutional investor — with interactive models, real-world case studies, and Excel-based tools you’ll actually use.
Great for:
- GMs and regional directors of brick and mortar businesses
- Proptech employees and founders
- Products or services into the real estate industry
- CRE service providers
Course
Course
Learn the Fundamentals of Real Estate Underwriting
Format
In Person
Course start
May 6-7, 2025
Excellent course that guides you through a fictional case study with detail explanation of every single step/process involved for all personas at every stage of Real Estate deal. I highly recommend enrolling in this course to help you either invest in Real Estate or Build products/product development.
– Darshana J, RXR
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Who We Are
Our instructors bring over 30 years of experience in capital raising, entrepreneurship, and real estate operations. We’ve collectively raised over $500 million in capital across both operating and real estate businesses.
Brad Hargreaves
Brad Hargreaves is a writer and repeat founder of brick-and-mortar businesses. He previously started General Assembly, a global school for technology and design, and Common, the largest US operator of coliving and micro-apartments. Brad currently writes Thesis Driven, a newsletter covering real estate and innovation in the built world.
Brad’s expertise
Operations
Real Estate Finance
Venture Capital
Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton has spent over 15 years in commercial real estate in acquisitions, asset management and leasing, and as a proptech founder. Paul currently runs PTB, an investment banking boutique that services innovative real estate sponsors and technology companies.
Paul’s expertise:
Asset Management
Deal Structuring
Real Estate Finance
Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton has spent over 15 years in commercial real estate in acquisitions, asset management and leasing, and as a proptech founder. Paul currently runs PTB, an investment banking boutique that services innovative real estate sponsors and technology companies.
Paul’s expertise:
Asset Management
Deal Structuring
Real Estate Finance
The two-day Thesis Driven course was fantastic. I learned a lot about commercial real estate deals. I was able to prepare a solid budget and proposal for my property owner client with more confidence after the course.
– Kaz K, Crossover Live
Our Advisory Committee
We didn’t do this alone. Thesis Driven’s courses were shaped and advised by executives who have worked at top real estate and proptech companies including:
Our Classes
Thesis Driven classes are shorter, bite-size overviews of specific topics. Classes take place in live, online sessions with students having access to a recording of the program as well.
