Preparing for the Storm: The Future of Commercial Real Estate | Arpit Gupta

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Rob is joined by Arpit Gupta, Associate Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, to discuss the risk of a commercial real estate “apocalypse.” Together they dive into:

1. Unprecedented Upheaval: The factors causing a dramatic transformation in the office space business and the potential size of the impact.

2. Stakeholders at Risk: How different stakeholders in the real estate ecosystem, including employers and employees, are likely to be affected by these changes.

3. Seizing Opportunities: What actions real estate stakeholders and local governments can take to protect themselves and leverage this upheaval as a potential opportunity.

Whether you're in real estate, a company leader, or a public official impacted by urban core changes, this must-listen conversation offers insights and strategies for navigating uncertain times.

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About the speaker

Guest: Arpit Gupta

Arpit Gupta, NYU Stern Assistant Professor of Finance, specializes in studying default dynamics in household, real estate, and corporate finance using large datasets. His research explores foreclosure contagion, health events' impact on foreclosures, and bankruptcies. Recipient of the 2016 Top Finance Graduate Award from Copenhagen Business School, Gupta holds a Ph.D. in Finance and Economics from Columbia Business School and a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Chicago.