Jay Royster

Sports uniquely bring people together. In this clip, Danny Morrison recalls a 2009 moment, after becoming Panthers' President, when a dinner conversation about the 2003 Super Bowl run inspired the team's journey to their 2015 return.

In 2015, the Carolina Panthers made an epic Super Bowl run with a team built on talent, leadership, and character. Danny Morrison shares what made this group truly special.

One of the most admirable traits in a leader is the combination of humility and self-awareness. In this brief clip, Danny Morrison shares that his focus was never on climbing the corporate ladder. Instead, he trusted the process and consistently delivered his best work.

Russell Street Ventures is an innovative healthcare firm focused on launching and scaling companies that serve our nation’s most vulnerable patient populations. Rich Richards believes AI is a game-changer for creating future opportunities to positively impact lives.

Rich shares his journey with anxiety and how an executive coach changed his life. His story is relatable and inspiring, especially for young professionals starting their careers.

Rich Richards, now in venture capital, has a deep background in education as a teacher, principal, and leader. We discuss his key takeaway from nine years in education and how Jaime Escalante's story highlights the importance of high standards for students.

Japan excels in affordable housing with dense development, centralized zoning, and market-driven affordability. @damonhemmerding and I paused our Camp North End chat to explore global housing strategies.

One of the unique privileges of being a developer is the ability to create spaces that positively impact communities. Damon Hemmerdinger shares his firm's distinctive approach, focusing on designing a place that resonates deeply with some rather than aiming for broad approval

Every new development venture comes with its own set of unforeseen challenges. @damonhemmerding of ATCO Properties and Management shares insights into the early obstacles faced during the redevelopment of Camp North End and how his team successfully navigated them.

Prior to opening their first concept, Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel put their belongings in storage and traveled to Europe with no end date in sight. As Jamie stated, "When you travel, you allow yourself to get greedier about life."

Life can become busy and overwhelming at times, causing us to forget to step back and draw inspiration from other people or places through traveling. Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel discuss the importance of traveling with their team, which leads to camaraderie and new ideas.

Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel are well-versed in renovating old structures and revitalizing buildings to energize communities. Their most recent project is an impressive display of perseverance and patience: the renovation of the former church located at 1829 Cleveland Ave.

The SouthPark Vision Plan is a 10 year action plan to implement a more walkable, active community where people connect and businesses thrive. Adam Rhew and I discuss how SouthPark Community Partners is working with the community to invest in greenway connections and public plazas

SouthPark is one of the most desirable submarkets in the Southeast with 5.6M square feet of existing office, 2.9M SF of existing retail, and the home to 4 Fortune 1000 companies. Adam Rhew explains how his team is focused on building a more connected and convenient SouthPark.

SouthPark is the home to 32,000 employees, 100+ locally-owned shops, Fortune 500 companies, and over $1 billion of development in the pipeline. Adam Rhew and I discuss what makes SouthPark such a well balanced place.

More devastating news for the anti-science crowd that denies the laws of supply and demand-- this time a Federal Reserve study showing that when you build "luxury" market-rate apartments, lower-income renters benefit. The. hits. just. keep. coming.

Angel Flights is a non-profit organization of pilots, volunteers, and friends that arrange air transportation for charitable or medical-related needs. Blanton Hamilton discusses his involvement with Angel Flights here after getting his Pilot license in 2016.

The CRE market is ever-changing as markets mature and product types evolve. Blanton Hamilton explains how his firm focused on an opportunistic strategy pivot and their company's ability to adapt.

Good article from @Harvard_JCHS pointing out how the "sheer influx of new apartments" is impacting rents even in lower-priced Class B/C units. "This may be evidence of filtering," the authors note. Yes, when you build "luxury" apartments, it helps renters at all price points.

We’re thrilled to announce that Housing Impact Fund II, in partnership with Ascent Housing, has acquired Swan Run in South Charlotte! Excited for its upcoming transformation into a NOAH community. We know this new owner will be incredible stewards for years to come. #Charlotte