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Professional Profile: Ayush Kapahi 2015

Name: Ayush Kapahi Title: Co-Founder & Chief Originations Officer / Principal & Founder Company: CityFunders & HKS Capital Partners Location: SoHo, NYC Birthplace: New Delhi, India Education: Bachelor's Degree First job outside of real estate: Camp counselor First job in real estate or allied field: Commercial Mortgage Broker at Pergolis Swartz What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am a Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer at the new real estate crowdfunding platform CityFunders. I also run HKS Capital Partners, a commercial mortgage brokerage with my partners, Jerry Swartz and John Harrington. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Going to the gym Favorite book or author: "The Power Broker" by Robert Caro Favorite movie: "Ocean's Eleven" Last song you purchased/downloaded: "Lean On" by Major Lazer & DJ Snake One word to describe your work environment: Exciting Rules to live by in business: Hustle 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? Abraham Lincoln for takeout from Joe's Shanghai What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job): Doctor
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