Brave Ideas

A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event

presented by ReturnSuite

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How can office landlords balance flex and stability?

In this episode of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker talks with with Andrew Dunn, Vice President for the world's largest landlord, Brookfield Properties, to explore their innovative approach to flex space and hybrid leases. Brookfield has already grown a massive 1.8 million square feet of flex space across multiple global markets. Andrew discusses how their strategy is evolving and the importance of stability in an increasingly flexible office landscape.

💡 Key Topics Discussed:

✅ How Brookfield’s hybrid lease model combines fixed rent with performance-based incentives, aligning landlord and operator interests.

✅ Why stability is crucial for growing Brookfield's flex space portfolio.

✅ Insights into the future of coworking and how corporate demand is influencing flex space growth.

✅ How Brookfield views hybrid leases as essential for scaling flex spaces in large office buildings.

Who should isten?

➡️ Landlords looking to innovate with hybrid leases and flex spaces
➡️ Co-working operators and tenants in the flex space market
➡️ Investors interested in the future of office real estate

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to subscribe, like, and comment with your biggest takeaway!

Links:

• Connect with Andrew Dunn 
• Learn about Brookfield Properties
• Follow Caleb on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to our Brave Ideas Newsletter

This mini-series is presented by ReturnSuite:
Software that simplifies complex cash flow modeling for modern real estate companies.

A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event

presented by ReturnSuite

(Watch the full length video on Youtube)

What does a successful operator-landlord partnership actually look like?
Previously this season (Ep2), we explored how landlords and operators struggle to align on flexible office deals.

In this episode of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker sits down with Kylie VanBuren, Director of Real Estate Transactions at Industrious, to explore how the best landlord-operator partnerships are structured, and why transparency, underwriting, and financial modeling are the keys to success.

💡 Key Topics Discussed:

✅ Why landlords are increasingly moving away from traditional lease models

✅ How revenue-sharing & management agreements create win-win partnerships

✅ The underwriting strategies that build trust between landlords & operators

✅ How valuation tools impact flex space deals

This episode explores what good looks like and what needs to happen for more partnerships to work.

If you’re a landlord, operator, investor, or involved in the future of workspace, this episode is packed with fact-based insights and strategies you can’t afford to miss.

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to subscribe, like, and comment with your biggest takeaway!

Links:

• Connect with Kylie VanBuren 
• Follow Caleb on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to our Brave Ideas Newsletter

This mini-series is presented by ReturnSuite:
Software that simplifies complex cash flow modeling for modern real estate companies.

A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event

presented by ReturnSuite

(Watch the full length video on Youtube)

Can office investments survive with outdated valuation models? Not anymore.

In this episode of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker sits down with Ben Wright from The Instant Group (with insights from Sam Gamble) to discuss why offices are no longer bond-like investments and how operational data, dynamic pricing, technology, and demand for flexible workspace is reshaping the asset class.

💡 Key Topics Discussed:
✅ Why dynamic pricing is the future
✅ How data-driven insights are transforming office valuations
✅ Instant Group’s innovations in supporting dynamic, flexible office models

Offices are no longer just buildings—they’re operational businesses.

If you’re a landlord, operator, investor, or involved in the future of workspace, this episode is packed with fact-based insights and strategies you can’t afford to miss.

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to subscribe, like, and comment with your biggest takeaway!

Legal disclaimer: Nothing mentioned on this podcast should be considered official investment advice.

Links:

• Connect with Ben Wright 
• Connect with Sam Gamble
• Follow Caleb on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to our Brave Ideas Newsletter

This mini-series is presented by ReturnSuite:
Software that simplifies complex cash flow modeling for modern real estate companies.

Bonus Episode

The best coworking spaces today aren’t just about desks—they’re about data-driven decisions that enhance experience, service, and efficiency.

In this special DEEP DIVE of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker  is joined by Manuel Conti, Cofounder of PONT, to explore how data is transforming coworking operations, from boosting revenue and amplifying the human experience to building trust with landlords.

Here’s what’s changing:

• 🚀 Operators are using real-time data to tailor spaces and services to member needs.
• 💡 Landlords are demanding transparent data-sharing to strengthen partnerships.
• 🔄 AI and IoT are driving automation while enhancing human connections.
• 📊 Data ethics are crucial—balancing insights with privacy protection.

The BIG Question:
Can operators afford to ignore the power of data?
Some are leveraging data for growth; others risk falling behind.

🔥 Listen to this week’s episode for insights on why data is coworking’s secret weapon.

If you’re a landlord or operator this episode is packed with insights and strategies you can’t afford to miss.

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to subscribe, like, and comment with your biggest takeaway!

Links:

• Connect with Manuel Conti
• Follow Caleb on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to our Brave Ideas Newsletter

A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event

presented by ReturnSuite

(Watch the full length video on Youtube)

Can office landlords afford to ignore hospitality?
Or is it the key to staying competitive in today’s market?

In this episode of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker sits down with Laura Kozelouzek, CEO & Founder of Quest Workspaces - the largest woman-owned shared workspace company in the U.S. with 310,000 SqFt across NYC and Florida. With 33 years in hospitality and flexible workspaces, Laura ha seen evolution first-hand—from landlords taking a hands-off lease approach to landlords desire to curate experiences. The two dive into why landlords are rethinking their approach, how service-driven spaces create better tenant/customer experiences, and whether office buildings should operate more like hotels.

💡 Key Topics Discussed:

✅ Why "Landlords + Hospitality" is the future of office real estate

✅ The rise of "Heads of Member Experience" roles in traditional office buildings

✅ The lease vs. management agreement debate—what’s really working?

✅ How technology enhances hospitality without replacing human service

If you’re a landlord, operator, investor, or involved in the future of workspace, this episode is packed with insights and strategies you can’t afford to miss.

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to subscribe, like, and comment with your biggest takeaway!

Links:

• Connect with Laura Kozelouzek
• Connect with Sam Gamble
• Follow Caleb on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to our Brave Ideas Newsletter

This mini-series is presented by ReturnSuite:
Software that simplifies complex cash flow modeling for modern real estate companies.