Professional Profile: Martin Mucha 2016

Name: Martin Mucha - 2016

Title: Associate

Company: Cerco Funding LLC

Location: 230 Central Park South, PH 17, New York, NY

Birthplace: Olomouc, Czech Republic

Education: BA in Intercultural Business Administration with specialization in finance First job outside of real estate:  Austrian Drug Screening Institute, Innsbruck, Austria First job in real estate or allied field: Somerset Partners, Private Equity firm based in New York City What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am currently working with our team to grow Cerco Funding, CRE lender specializing in bridge loans across the continental U.S. My long term plan is to build a strong firm that will contribute to resolve some major global issues (I have always been interested in education, research, human and animal rights, environment). How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Traveling, Walks in Central Park, gym, audiobooks, musics and continuous education Favorite book or author: “From Baghdad to Boardrooms: My family’s Odyssey: A Memoir“ by Ezra Zilkha Favorite movie: “Trading Places“ Last song you purchased/downloaded? Rachmaninov, Piano Concertos One word to describe your work environment: team Rules to live by in business: trustworthiness, reliability, collaboration, If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? My significant other to anywhere where we would have great time together. What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job) My dream job is anything that makes me happy, what excites me to wake up in the morning and where I can contribute to society and make an impact.