People Property Place #133 Dean Harrison, Founder of Harleyford Capital
Jul 10, 2025
Dean Harrison, the mastermind behind Harleyford Capital, shares his inspiring journey from motocross fanatic to real estate entrepreneur. He discusses what shaped his early ambitions and the lessons learned from a decade at InfraRed Capital Partners. Dean candidly addresses the brutal challenges of launching his platform and the importance of discipline, emotional intelligence, and work ethic in his team. He also dives into strategic investments in new economy real estate and how he adapted his lifestyle for personal productivity to scale rapidly, successfully deploying over £250m in just 18 months.
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From Motocross to Real Estate
- Dean Harrison initially aimed for a racing motorbike career but shifted to business studies last minute.
- A year driving Jeff Penman sparked his interest and entry into real estate development.
Thriving at InfraRed Capital Partners
- Dean joined InfraRed Capital Partners in 2012 eager for responsibility and challenge.
- He thrived in a small, intense private equity team handling complex deals extensively.
Traits for High-Performing Teams
- Hire people with intellect, emotional intelligence, and relentless drive at Harleyford.
- These traits create a culture where trust and high performance are natural.