Watson vs. Alexa

I am sure that most of our readers have enjoyed IBM's “Watson” ads trumpeting the artificial intelligence smart guy that IBM contends will change the world. Well, step aside Watson, Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett is dumping IBM shares, about one-third of his holdings, because Watson isn't living-up to expectations.

Well, sorry Watson, from a market cap point of view, Amazon's Alexa is smarter for ordinary folks while she is getting smarter everyday on the home front. IBM's revenues have fallen for 20 consecutive quarters while Amazon revenues are on a rocket ship.

Sorry Watson, maybe a little less macho may have won the day.

Job Listings

METLIFE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
Debt Associate
(WASHINGTON, DC) Position will support a local team of real estate professionals originating, closing, and managing commercial real estate loan investments on behalf of MetLife's General Account portfolio and Investment Management and debt fund clients.

OCEANWIDE CENTER NY LLC
Project Manager, MEP
(NEW YORK, NY) PM will be responsible for managing the design process of all aspects of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and fire safety, and communication systems and in mix use high-rise real estate development project in New York City.

GLP US MANAGEMENT LLC
Associate – Transactions
(CHICAGO, IL) Associate will provide due diligence, closing, and post-closing support for our transactions group, including property acquisitions, dispositions, developments and financing.

JOHNATHAN ROSE COMPANIES
Project Accountant
(NEW YORK, NY) Accountant will process development/construction accounts payable including review invoices, confirming all invoices are in compliance with contracts, invoice coding, enter approved invoices and process check run; coordinate with vendors, contractors and consultants regarding invoice questions, backups and payments; and maintain AIA contract schedule of value, progress payment schedule and change orders.

CUSHMAN & WAKFIELD
Managing Principal
(CHARLOTTE, NC) Duties include: profitability and product quality of business unit(s); developing short- and long-range operating objectives, policies and programs; and developing budget and achievement of budgeted financial targets and other standards set forth in approved business plans.

PARK MADISON PARTNERS
Real Estate Capital Advisory Associate
(NEW YORK, NY) Associate will advise real estate private equity clients on business development strategy and best practices; and evaluate alternative investment managers, including analysis of strategy, team, and track record.

CAPITAL HEALTH GROUP, LLC
Associate/Assistant Vice President – Asset Management/Investor Relations
(BALTIMORE, MD) Role will be responsible for the performance of all of Capital Health Group's asset management functions; oversee and compile all investor/lender reporting packages; and serve as the primary contact for Capital Health Group's investors, joint venture partners, and lenders.

CIVIC BUILDERS
Real Estate Development Associate
(NEW YORK, NY) Position will work with the real estate and strategy teams to identify charter school clients who need Civic Builders' services; present Company's value proposition to prospective charter school clients; and drive Civic and prospective clients to a development deal.

SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Director of Planning & Programming
(SAN JOSE, CA) Duties include directing and administering functions of the Planning & Programming Division, including Transportation Planning, the Congestion Management Program, Measure B, and grants oversight and administration.

YOUNGWOO & ASSOCIATES
Senior Project Manger
(NEW YORK, NY) Responsibilities include sourcing transactions, oversight of acquisition underwriting and due diligence; management of project planning design, construction estimating, project team selection, and GC oversight; and interfacing with lenders and equity investment partners.

Sorry Watson, maybe a little less macho may have won the day.

Job Listings

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Tony LoPinto is the Global Sector Leader of Korn Ferry’s Real Estate Practice and founder of SelectLeaders. For the past 18 years LoPinto has been serving his clients with deep knowledge and perspective on talent needs and organizational challenges to public and private companies – knowledge gained from a 25-year career in real estate. Prior to his current position, he founded and served as chief executive officer of a boutique real estate executive search firm, where he oversaw offices in New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles. He has successfully led several high profile search engagements for chief executive officers, directors and a wide-range of executive level positions across all industries and sectors. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in European history from Loyola University in Chicago.