Scaling Capital: Commercial Real Estate Intellegence
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<p>Scaling Capital, brought to you by Accrete Advisors, brings together owners, operators, developers, institutional partners, and professionals that play key roles in creating, capitalizing, and managing commercial real estate (CRE).</p><p>Each episode dives into the forces shaping the CRE world — from market cycles and investment trends to the economic and geopolitical shifts that move the needle. Tune in for sharp insights, candid conversations, and real-world lessons from industry leaders who are defining what’s next in commercial real estate.</p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just CRE-curious, Scaling Capital connects the dots between strategy, opportunity, and innovation.</p>
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July 13, 2026
Yi Shan Huang on the $7 Trillion AI Expansion: Real Estate, Power, and Global Implications, Part 1
<p><strong>What happens when AI demand collides with real estate, energy, and global power dynamics?</strong> </p><p>Welcome back to Scaling Capital: Commercial Real Estate Intelligence, presented by <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW190028857 BCX0" href="https://accreteadvisors.com/">Accrete Advisors</a>. </p><p>This week, host Jennifer Robertson sits down with Yi-Shan Huang, Managing Director at BentallGreenOak, bringing over 25 years of institutional real estate investing experience — including deep expertise across China and global markets. </p><p>Together, they unpack how the rapid rise of AI is reshaping commercial real estate — from the explosion of data center investment to the infrastructure required to support the next generation of intelligent systems. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong> </p><ul><li>The projected $7 trillion investment in data centers by 2030 </li></ul><ul><li>The rise of “AI factories” purpose-built for advanced compute workloads </li></ul><ul><li>Why artificial general intelligence (AGI) is driving unprecedented demand for power and capital </li></ul><ul><li>Key U.S. bottlenecks, including energy constraints and policy challenges </li></ul><ul><li>The evolving U.S. vs. China AI race — from research leadership to real-world adoption </li></ul><p>Guest bio: Yi-Shan Huang is Managing Director for BGO based in New York. She is on the asset management team, where she manages a portfolio of assets across the US and leads special projects initiatives across the platform. </p><p>Yi-Shan has over 25 years of experience in the origination, underwriting, acquisition, and asset management of private equity real estate investments in the US and Asia. She has complete deal lifecycle experience across all real estate asset classes, and substantial investment experience investing across the risk curve, in both open and closed-end structures, as well as cross-border investments. </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW190028857 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yi-shan-huang-71353484/">Connect with Yi-Shan Huang</a> </p><p><strong>Episode Breakdown:</strong></p><p>00:00 Meet Yi-Shan Huang </p><p>01:33 Why Data Centers Are Booming in China </p><p>02:25 AI Factories and Bottlenecks Explained </p><p>08:51 US vs China Key Players </p><p>11:42 Origins of Modern AI </p><p>14:37 China Applied AI Surge </p><p>19:33 China’s Convenience Economy </p><p>Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW190028857 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjrobertson/">Jennifer</a> and Accrete Advisors on <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW190028857 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/accrete-advisors-llc/">LinkedIn</a>, visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW190028857 BCX0" href="https://accreteadvisors.com/">website</a>, and subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the trends shaping the future of CRE. </p><p>Join us next week for Part Two with Yi-Shan, where we dive deeper into China’s central government and their involvement in AI.</p>
July 6, 2026
Gareth Mee on How Global Investors Use Partnerships to Scale, Part 2
<p>As private markets continue to scale, institutional investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional acquisitions and organic growth. Strategic partnerships have emerged as a powerful way to access new markets, expand investment capabilities, and deploy capital at scale. </p><p>Welcome back to Scaling Capital: Commercial Real Estate Intelligence, presented by Accrete Advisors. </p><p>In Part Two, host Jennifer Robertson continues her conversation with Gareth Mee, Chief Executive Officer of Legal & General's Institutional Retirement Business, to explore how Legal & General is leveraging partnerships with firms like Manulife and Blackstone to accelerate growth across asset management, retirement solutions, and private markets. </p><p>Together, they discuss what makes a successful institutional partnership, how Legal & General approaches affordable housing and long-term investing, and the investment themes the firm believes will shape the future of global capital allocation. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong> </p><ul><li>Legal & General's partnership with Manulife and plans to expand across asset management, insurance, and global markets </li></ul><ul><li>The firm's strategic partnership with Blackstone and its implications for private credit, infrastructure, and real estate investing </li></ul><ul><li>How L&G is approaching affordable housing in the UK and creating scalable investment models for long-term impact </li></ul><ul><li>What makes a successful institutional partnership and why cultural alignment matters </li></ul><ul><li>Long-term investment themes including data centers, power infrastructure, renewable energy, housing, senior living, and CPACE financing </li></ul><ul><li>How a 190-year investment horizon influences L&G's capital allocation strategy </li></ul><p><strong>Guest Bio:</strong> Gareth Mee is the Chief Executive Officer of Legal & General's Institutional Retirement Business, which insures pension schemes and pensioners across the UK, U.S., and Canada. Prior to becoming CEO, Gareth served as CFO of Legal & General Capital, CIO of Private Markets and Asset Management, and CIO of Institutional Retirement, overseeing a portfolio of approximately £94 billion. Before joining Legal & General, Gareth spent nearly 20 years at EY, where he was a Partner leading global investment advisory, UK actuarial, and sustainable finance consulting practices. He holds a First-Class Honors degree in Mathematics from University College London and is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW189546425 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsmee/">Connect with Gareth on LinkedIn</a> </p><p>Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW189546425 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjrobertson/">Jennifer</a> and Accrete Advisors on <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW189546425 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/accrete-advisors-llc/">LinkedIn</a>, visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW189546425 BCX0" href="https://accreteadvisors.com/">website</a>, and subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the trends shaping the future of CRE. </p><p><strong>Episode Breakdown</strong> </p><p>00:00 Welcome Back and Partnership Strategy Overview </p><p>00:31 The Manulife Partnership </p><p>03:56 Inside L&G's Blackstone Partnership </p><p>07:27 Affordable Housing and Impact Investing </p><p>10:07 What Makes a Great Institutional Partner </p><p>12:08 Future Investment Themes </p><p>15:09 Long-Term Capital Allocation and Closing Thoughts</p>
June 29, 2026
Gareth Mee’s Insight into Legal & General’s Strategic Vision for Global Expansion Part 1
<p><strong>How is one of the world's largest insurance and asset management firms positioning itself for growth across private markets, retirement solutions, and global partnerships?</strong> </p><p>Welcome back to Scaling Capital: Commercial Real Estate Intelligence, presented by Accrete Advisors. </p><p>This week, host Jennifer Robertson sits down with Gareth Mee, Chief Executive Officer of Legal & General's Institutional Retirement Business, to discuss the company's strategic evolution, global expansion efforts, and long-term vision for growth. </p><p>With nearly 200 years of history, Legal & General has grown into a leading insurance, retirement, and asset management platform with over £1.2 trillion in assets under management. Gareth shares his journey from EY Partner to CEO, provides insight into Legal & General's transformation under CEO Antonio Simões, and discusses how the firm is leveraging private markets, pension risk transfer, and strategic partnerships to drive future growth. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong> </p><ul><li>Legal & General's history, scale, and business structure across asset management, retirement, and insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Gareth's career journey from EY Partner to CEO of Institutional Retirement </li></ul><ul><li>Antonio Simões' strategic vision and focus on capital allocation discipline </li></ul><ul><li>Legal & General's growth plans across private markets and asset management </li></ul><ul><li>Expansion in the U.S. through strategic partnerships and pension risk transfer </li></ul><ul><li>The Meiji Yasuda partnership and plans to grow U.S. retirement solutions </li></ul><ul><li>Why scale, collaboration, and long-term partnerships are central to L&G's strategy </li></ul><p>If you're interested in how global insurance companies, retirement platforms, and institutional investors are positioning themselves for long-term growth, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. </p><p><strong>Guest Bio:</strong> Gareth Mee is the Chief Executive Officer of Legal & General's Institutional Retirement Business, which insures pension schemes and pensioners across the UK, U.S., and Canada. Prior to becoming CEO, Gareth served as CFO of Legal & General Capital, CIO of Private Markets and Asset Management, and CIO of Institutional Retirement, overseeing a portfolio of approximately £94 billion. Before joining Legal & General, Gareth spent nearly 20 years at EY, where he was a Partner leading global investment advisory, UK actuarial, and sustainable finance consulting practices. He holds a First-Class Honors degree in Mathematics from University College London and is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW254018270 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsmee/">Connect with Gareth on LinkedIn</a> </p><p>Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW254018270 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjrobertson/">Jennifer</a> and Accrete Advisors on <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW254018270 BCX0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/accrete-advisors-llc/">LinkedIn</a>, visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW254018270 BCX0" href="https://accreteadvisors.com/">website</a>, and subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the trends shaping the future of CRE. </p><p>Join us next week for Part Two with Gareth, where we dive deeper into Legal & General's pension risk transfer platform, investment strategy, and global retirement market opportunities. </p>
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<p>Scaling Capital, brought to you by Accrete Advisors, brings together owners, operators, developers, institutional partners, and professionals that play key roles in creating, capitalizing, and managing commercial real estate (CRE).</p><p>Each episode dives into the forces shaping the CRE world — from market cycles and investment trends to the economic and geopolitical shifts that move the needle. Tune in for sharp insights, candid conversations, and real-world lessons from industry leaders who are defining what’s next in commercial real estate.</p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just CRE-curious, Scaling Capital connects the dots between strategy, opportunity, and innovation.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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