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Thrilled that we are going to host the ULI Asia Pacific organized Global Study Tour this year!

We had the pleasure of speaking to Karan Virwani, CEO of WeWork India, during our latest 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶 𝗡𝗖𝗥. Karan shared invaluable insights on leading through challenges, scaling businesses, and shaping the future of coworking. His inputs on fostering collaboration and building communities were truly thought-provoking. It was inspiring to hear his journey firsthand, as he continues to redefine workspaces and leadership in India’s evolving business landscape. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 1. 𝐸𝑚𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑑𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦: In the ever-changing coworking industry, flexibility and adaptability are essential for long-term success. 2. 𝐵𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦: Success is not just about pushing your products but also about fostering a collaborative and thriving community. 3. 𝑆𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛: Growth should be backed by a clear, forward-looking vision that defines the future trajectory of the business. 4. 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑦: Effective leadership involves understanding and empowering people, not just making decisions. 5. 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑂𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠: Challenges often open doors to new innovations if you’re willing to take the risks. A big thank you to Karan for engaging with the ULI community and our Young Leader Group. #LeadershipInAction #CommunityBuilding #FutureOfWork #YoungLeaders #WeWorkIndia #AdaptableLeadership #ScalingUp #BusinessInnovation #EmpoweredCommunities #WorkplaceEvolution #ThoughtLeadership #UrbanLandInstitute #ULIINDIA #Indiancities #SustainableDevelopment Samyak Jain Nupur Nataraja

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶 𝗡𝗖𝗥 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?🤔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶 𝗡𝗖𝗥 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Whether it’s rethinking how cities grow or tackling the region’s toughest challenges, here’s what we have in mind. With a lineup of experts ready to explore what’s next for Delhi NCR, we’ll be unpacking real, actionable insights on how to turn this vision into reality. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲—𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆! 📅 Date: November 14, 2024 🕒 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Center, Delhi 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dctqWsBN #DelhiNCR #GlobalCity #UrbanDevelopment #CityPlanning #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment #FutureOfCities #UrbanGrowth #FDI #SmartCities #SustainableDevelopment #Leadership #PolicyMakers #CityTransformation #RealEstate Amit Diwan Anna Roy Anshul Mishra Esben Neander Kristensen Jagan Shah Lata Pillai Manisha Bhartia Manisha Natarajan Rohan Sikri Rohit Rajput Swanzal Kak Kapoor Swati Singh Sambyal (she/her) Vivek Narain Takahiro Yamazaki

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Introducing: Rohit Rajput 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘩𝘪 𝘕𝘊𝘙 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 Rohit, Partner at Intersection Ventures IN is passionate about driving impact through early-stage investments in climate tech, focusing on sectors like mobility, the built environment, consumer goods, and circularity. With hands-on experience in these areas, he aims to fuel the growth of investee companies, leveraging his background as a multi-decade investor, advisor, and business leader. He also supports initiatives like Sustainability Mafia, committed to creating 100+ climate entrepreneurs over the next three years. With over 20 years of diverse experience in real estate, manufacturing, financial services, and consulting, Rohit has a proven track record of leading businesses and delivering profitable outcomes. He’s held key roles at Max Ventures & Industries, including CEO-Max Assets Services and Chief Growth Officer, and has a background in turning around businesses through strategic initiatives. An avid reader, amateur tennis and golf enthusiast, and admirer of Charlie Munger and Marcus Aurelius, Rohit is always exploring new ways to blend his professional and personal passions. 📅 Date: 14th November 📍 Location: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dctqWsBN 🌐 Become a ULI member: join.uli.org #ClimateTech #SustainableInvesting #GreenInnovation #ImpactInvesting #CircularEconomy #EarlyStageInvesting #VentureCapital #CleanTech #MobilitySolutions #PropTech #FutureOfSustainability #ZeroWaste #Entrepreneurship #TechForGood #ClimateActionNow

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Introducing: Rohan Sikri 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘩𝘪 𝘕𝘊𝘙 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 Rohan Sikri is Senior Partner at The Xander Group and CEO of Xander Investment Management, the group’s real estate private equity arm with over US$ 2.6 billion in AUM. Based in Singapore, he co-founded Xander’s India investment platform in 2005.   In 2010, Rohan co-founded Xander’s credit arm, serving as Chairman of the board for over a decade. In 2014, he spearheaded the group’s Office core-plus strategy, attracting capital from major global institutions and currently US$ 1.3 billion in AUM. In 2019, he established X Industrial Parks, a $250 million pan-India industrial real estate platform. Rohan is actively involved in shaping the future of urban spaces as the Chair of ULI’s National Council in India and is a member of the ULI Asia Pacific Executive Committee. He also serves as a ULI Global Governing Trustee. 📅 Date: 14th November 📍 Location: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dctqWsBN 🌐 Become a ULI member: join.uli.org #PrivateEquity #RealEstateInvestment #Leadership #FinancialGrowth #InvestmentStrategy #CommercialRealEstate #AssetManagement #BusinessLeadership #UrbanDevelopment #FinancialSuccess #InvestmentOpportunities #CapitalMarkets #RealEstateInnovation #GrowthMindset #IndustrialRealEstate #VentureCapital

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Introducing: Vivek Narain 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘩𝘪 𝘕𝘊𝘙 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 Vivek is the Founder & CEO of The Quorum, a pan India members-only lifestyle club, a first of its kind community & culture led hospitality services platform. He’s also the Founder & CEO of district150, a hospitality and lifestyle driven meeting and events amenity for the future of work, tailor made for the office building of tomorrow. His past professional background has been split equally between banking and hospitality, resulting in extensive transactional experience both in real estate and hospitality. In the past, Vivek ran the development efforts for Fairmont Raffles Hotels International across South Asia. Prior to that he was part of the sponsor team that did the first India-focused SPAC, India Hospitality Corp (IHC), which at the time was one of the largest foreign investments in the hospitality industry in India. He is passionate about design and urban innovation and an active supporter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) – being part of the founding executive committee for ULI’s recently launched chapter in India. Vivek is an ardent traveler, consummate reader of current affairs, an outdoor enthusiast, and a competitive golfer. 📅 Date: 14th November 📍 Location: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dctqWsBN 🌐 Become a ULI member: join.uli.org #Hospitality #LifestyleClub #CulturalExperiences #CommunityBuilding #FutureOfWork #PrivateMembersClub #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Networking #LuxuryLifestyle #WorkLifeBalance #ProgressiveSpaces #ModernHospitality #CreativeSpaces #SocialClub #BusinessAndLeisure #ArtAndCulture #EventSpaces #LuxurySpaces #NewWorkspaces #Leadership

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Introducing: Esben Neander Kristensen 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘩𝘪 𝘕𝘊𝘙 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 Esben is a partner at Gehl and the Team Director of the Design Global team, where he guides the firm’s approach to urban design and masterplanning for a diverse range of clients. His work is rooted in a deep curiosity for uncovering the unique potential of places, districts, and cities, using Gehl’s renowned methodology while tailoring strategies to each location’s distinct character. With over two decades of experience, Esben has led numerous complex urban projects across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia. His portfolio spans urban design, strategic planning, architecture, and space planning, making him a key player in shaping vibrant, sustainable urban spaces globally. 📅 Date: 14th November 📍 Location: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dctqWsBN 🌐 Become a ULI member: join.uli.org #UrbanDesign #CityPlanning #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #Placemaking #DesignThinking #GlobalProjects #Architecture #CityTransformation #CreativeCities #CommunitySpaces #UrbanInnovation #FutureCities #LivableCities #DesignForAll #SmartCities #CityExperience

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Introducing: Amit Diwan 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘩𝘪 𝘕𝘊𝘙 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 Amit Diwan is the Senior Managing Director and Country Head for Hines in India, where he leads the company’s real estate ventures, from development and acquisition to asset management. With Hines’ footprint across Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Ahmedabad, Amit is at the forefront of shaping India's office and residential landscape. Known for his knack for turning ideas into thriving ventures, he launched GE Real Estate’s operations in Singapore, expanding it across Southeast Asia, and built IndiaReit/Piramal Fund Management’s business in North India from the ground up. Amit’s journey began at Marakon in Singapore, advising top executives across nine countries in the Asia Pacific region, gaining valuable insights into diverse markets. Today, he brings this global perspective to India’s real estate scene, where he combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. A member of the Excomm of ULI India and ULI Asia Pacific, Amit’s leadership and passion for growth is driving the next wave of real estate innovation in India. 📅 Date: 14th November 📍 Location: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dctqWsBN 🌐 Become a ULI member: join.uli.org #RealEstateLeadership #PropertyDevelopment #AssetManagement #RealEstateIndia #BusinessGrowth #UrbanDevelopment #LeadershipInAction #RealEstateStrategy #ULIIndia #DelhiEvent #PanelDiscussion #UrbanLandInstitute

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Introducing: Swati Singh Sambyal (she/her) 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘩𝘪 𝘕𝘊𝘙 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 Swati Singh Sambyal is an international circular economy expert with over 13 years of experience in the Global South. Currently with GRID-Arendal, she focuses on reducing plastic pollution through policy and practice in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Swati is known for her deep commitment to sustainability, advocating for zero-waste practices and decentralized resource management. Her work has involved developing waste management policies, piloting community-integrated models, and generating livelihoods for vulnerable groups. A columnist, author, and frequent speaker, Swati brings her passion for sustainability to national and international platforms, sharing her insights on creating a more circular economy. 📅 Date: 14th November 📍 Location: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dctqWsBN 🌐 Become a ULI member: join.uli.org #DelhiEvent #CircularEconomy #SustainabilityExpert #PlasticPollution #WasteManagement #GlobalSouth #ZeroWaste #ResourceManagement #EnvironmentalPolicy #CommunityIntegration #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #DelhiNCR #BetterIndia #IndianCities #PanelDiscussion #ULIIndia #UrbanLandInstitute

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Introducing: Jagan Shah 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘩𝘪 𝘕𝘊𝘙 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 An architect and urbanist with deep expertise in urban policy, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Currently the CEO of The Infravision Foundation, he previously served as Director of India’s National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), where he co-conceived the Smart Cities Mission and helped shape the Master Plan for Delhi 2041. As a Senior Infrastructure Adviser to the UK Government, he supported India's National Infrastructure Pipeline and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Jagan has also been a consultant with the World Bank, a Senior Fellow at Artha Global, and led efforts to revitalize Jaipur’s walled city, contributing to its UNESCO World Heritage status. He is a Trustee of Clean Air Asia and advises Tuned, a post-COVID urbanism initiative. Known for his skills in capacity building and strategic communication, Jagan connects policymakers, city leaders, and communities to drive sustainable urban growth. 📅 Date: 14th November 📍 Location: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dctqWsBN 🌐 Become a ULI member: join.uli.org #LiveableCities #development #builtEnvironment #Technology #motivation #innovation #leaders #DelhiNCR #DelhiEvent #PanelDiscussion #Success #futureofcities #indiancity #Infrastructure #UrbanLandInstitute #ULIIndia