108 - Navigating the Complex through Coalition and Consensus ft. Michael Braun & Eldad Gothelf from Kasirer

MICHAEL BRAUN, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER AT KASIRER & ELDAD GOTHELF, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AT KASIRER

Today on the podcast, Michael Braun and Eldad Gothelf from Kasirer - a New York City based firm driven by strategists, problem solvers, and expert navigators of complicated systems, and complicated solutions. Kasirer builds coalitions and consensus to win support for their clients—across industries, interests, approvals, and all levels of government.

‍Our first guest is Eldad Gothelf, Kasirer’s Senior Vice President of Real Estate. Eldad works with all of the firm’s real estate clients, guiding them through the policy and political challenges of development in New York City. He is an urban planner with a deep knowledge of zoning and development in New York City. Eldad also served for eight years as an Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning at Columbia University’s GSAPP, where he taught classes focusing on land use Approvals, zoning, and housing policy, along with leading several planning studios.

‍Joining Eldad is Mike Braun, who directs Kasirer’s business development efforts, advises the firm’s principals on key operational activities, leads the firm’s communications, facilitates firmwide coordination, and supports recruitment, management, and professional development. Mike is also heavily involved in civic and charity work. He started his own local organization called Astoria Young Professionals, which hosts social, philanthropic and community events for the young professional network in the neighborhood. Mike was recognized on City & State’s Queens Power 100 list and received numerous awards in the built environment industry.