Francis Najafi | Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pivotal Group
Apr 1, 2024
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Francis Najafi, CEO of Pivotal Group, discusses investing through cycles, importance of culture, and navigating real estate complexities. Touches on journey from day trading to real estate, success in technology investments, and philanthropy as an investment. Emphasizes the role of culture in business and the impact of technology on real estate industry.
Culture and core values are essential for building a legendary business platform in real estate investing.
Providing free access to basic business skills globally supports entrepreneurship and accessibility worldwide.
Deep dives
Investing in Basic Business Skills Online Platform
Creating a platform focused on providing free access to basic business skills online in multiple languages to support entrepreneurs globally. The concept stemmed from the need to offer fundamental skills like marketing, financial accounting, leadership, and digital literacy to make entrepreneurship accessible worldwide.
The Evolution of Real Estate Investments
Discussing various real estate investments, from acquiring apartment portfolios with high returns through value-added strategies to long-term development projects like the successful Promontory community project. Touching on the cyclical nature and strategic approaches in real estate investments.
Cultural Importance and Operating Platform in Business
Highlighting the shift in focus from strategy to cultural values as a key driver in business operations, emphasizing the significance of attracting, inspiring, and retaining talent through shared vision and values. Exploring the value of operating platforms and the differentiation culture and platform bring to businesses.
Empathy, Lifelong Learning, and Social Intelligence
Emphasizing the importance of empathy, lifelong learning, and social intelligence in navigating the evolving landscape impacted by technology and AI. Stressing the need for continuous learning to adapt and thrive, along with the irreplaceable human aspects like empathy and social intelligence in professional growth and success.
At a Fireside Chat at the Annual ULI Arizona Trends Day, Francis Najafi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pivotal Group, shares with Matt his approach to investing through cycles and why strategy is important, but culture and core values are what build a legendary business platform.
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