The rising stars of today's industry have learned the ropes during a time of enormous technological change and economic upheaval and recovery. The have differing backgrounds and areas of expertise, but they share a certain energy, drive and optimistic enthusiasm about what lies ahead for commercial real estate.

They are indeed the future of the business and, in some ways, the future is now. Young professionals in the trenches today have mastered an uncanny knack for adhering to the best of established traditions, while finding ways of turning those traditions on their heads, adding their own creative spins. Their zest for giving back and innovation is an inspiration to those who have been in the business for a good many years. And, their outlook on the business is refreshing and invigorating to watch.

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Sule Aygoren

Aygoren oversees the editorial direction and content for ALM’s Real Estate Media Group, including Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com. In her tenure with ALM, she’s held roles of increasing responsibility, including Managing Editor. Aygoren has received several awards for her coverage including Best Trade Magazine Report from the National Association of Real Estate Editors and the James D. Carper Award for Young Journalists. Under her direction, Forum has received four national NAREE awards for Best Commercial Real Estate Trade Magazine.