{"id":58460,"date":"2023-08-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/b-schooled-podcast-episode-173-mbas-interested-in-real-estate-economic-development\/"},"modified":"2023-08-16T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:00:00","slug":"b-schooled-podcast-episode-173-mbas-interested-in-real-estate-economic-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/b-schooled-podcast-episode-173-mbas-interested-in-real-estate-economic-development\/","title":{"rendered":"B-Schooled Podcast Episode #173: MBAs Interested in Real Estate, Economic Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter wp-image-42828 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/B-SCHOOLED-PODCAST-1920x1080px-1500x1000.png\" alt=\"B-Schooled\" width=\"734\" height=\"489\" \/><br \/>\nIn this <em>B-Schooled<\/em> episode, host Chandler Arnold sits down with Melissa Rom\u00e1n Burch, Chief Operating Officer at the NYC Economic Development Corporation and an HBS alum. In her current role, Melissa mobilizes public and private investment through tax incentive programs, tax-exempt bond financings, and across a portfolio of 64 million square feet and 230 assets comprised of life sciences, film &amp; entertainment, advanced manufacturing, offshore wind, and green economy businesses across NYC.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to her current role, Melissa spent two decades in the private sector, including time as a leading business executive\/property developer as well as a stint on Wall Street. While Melissa is an undisputed leader in the field, this podcast is NOT just for people interested in commercial and industrial real estate. Rather, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Advice for those interested in changing fields after earning their MBA,<br \/>\n\u2022 Suggestions for women working in spaces traditionally dominated by men,<br \/>\n\u2022 Tips for MBAs working in fields in which MBAs are less common,<br \/>\n\u2022 Comments on the value of \u201chorizontal mentorship\u201d and<br \/>\n\u2022 A strong reminder about the power of being bold.<\/p>\n<p>This B-Schooled episode can be found here, or take a listen on any of the major podcast platforms below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h4><strong>B-Schooled is available on most major podcast apps, including:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/b-schooled\/id1510478621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4jw7gkYqwToVeNN47oPu3u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/show\/bschooled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stitcher<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tunein.com\/podcasts\/Education-Podcasts\/B-Schooled-p1319978\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TuneIn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please be sure to subscribe to<em>\u00a0B-Schooled<\/em>\u00a0so that you don\u2019t miss a thing. Also, if there\u2019s something you\u2019d like for us to cover in a future episode, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:podcast@stacyblackman.com\">&#112;&#x6f;&#100;&#x63;a&#115;&#x74;&#064;&#x73;t&#x61;c&#121;&#x62;&#108;&#x61;c&#x6b;&#x6d;&#097;&#x6e;&#046;&#x63;o&#109;<\/a>. We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/blog\/b-schooled-podcast-episode-173-mbas-interested-in-real-estate-economic-development\/\">B-Schooled Podcast Episode #173: MBAs Interested in Real Estate, Economic Development<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\">Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this B-Schooled episode, host Chandler Arnold sits down with Melissa Rom\u00e1n Burch, Chief Operating Officer at the NYC Economic Development Corporation and an HBS alum. 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