In this podcast, Ruslan Hajduk and his friends uncover the stories of the people who shape the real estate industry worldwide. Beyond buildings and blueprints, real estate is driven by the vision, perseverance, and life experiences of industry leaders. Join us as we explore their journeys, stories of grit, ambition, and impact that inspire the next generation of professionals. Each episode sheds light on the human side of real estate, showing that with determination, anything is possible.
Tell Me More with Ruslan Hajduk
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In this podcast, Ruslan Hajduk and his friends uncover the stories of the people who shape the real estate industry worldwide. Beyond buildings and blueprints, real estate is driven by the vision, perseverance, and life experiences of industry leaders. Join us as we explore their journeys, stories of grit, ambition, and impact that inspire the next generation of professionals. Each episode sheds light on the human side of real estate, showing that with determination, anything is possible.
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December 14, 2025
#012 – Paddy Allen – Kinetic Capital: Strategy, Scale, and the Student Housing Revolution
<p>Paddy Allen is the CEO of Kinetic Capital - a specialist lender transforming the European student housing market. In this episode of Tell Me More, we dive deep into his personal and professional journey: from building global experience in real estate to leading an investment platform focused on purpose-built student accommodation.</p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>Why student housing is more resilient than traditional real estate asset classes</li><li>How Paddy built conviction in the idea for Kinetic Capital</li><li>The entrepreneurial mindset behind leading a fund and earning investor trust</li><li>Market trends shaping student housing across Europe and globally</li><li>Lessons in leadership, team building, and making long-term decisions in high-pressure environments</li></ul><p>Whether you're an emerging leader, a real estate investor, or a founder building something new, this episode offers practical insights and real-world experience from someone actively reshaping the industry.</p><p>Subscribe for more conversations with the people redefining real estate, capital, and leadership across the globe.</p>
November 14, 2025
#011 – Laura Kairienė – Vilnius City: Leadership, Digitalisation & the Architecture of Tomorrow
<p>In this episode of Tell Me More, I sit down with Laura Kairienė, Chief Architect of Vilnius City, to explore how digital transformation and human-centric design are shaping one of Europe’s most innovative capitals.</p><p>Laura shares her journey from her early days in architecture to leading the city’s vision for sustainable growth, smart infrastructure, and urban regeneration. She explains how Vilnius integrates data, design, and dialogue between citizens and government to create a city that works for people, not against them.</p><p>We discuss the evolution of Vilnius’ skyline, the role of technology in modern planning, and how architects can balance heritage with innovation. Laura also reflects on leadership in public architecture, lessons learned from European cities, and her mission to make Vilnius a global benchmark for future-ready, livable cities.</p><p>Highlights:</p><ul><li>Digitalisation & data-driven design in urban planning</li><li>How Vilnius builds smarter, greener, and more connected communities</li><li>Balancing heritage with innovation in a growing European capital</li><li>The power of architecture to shape human experience</li><li>Laura’s leadership vision for the city of tomorrow</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re passionate about architecture, urban planning, or the future of cities, this episode offers a rare glimpse into how one of Europe’s most forward-thinking capitals is being designed for the next generation.</p><p><br></p>
September 8, 2025
#010 – Jerzy Wojcik – Concrete Visions: Sustainability, ESG, and Scaling a Real Estate Company
<p>In this episode of Tell Me More, Ruslan Hajduk sits down with <strong>Jerzy Wójcik</strong>, the founder and CEO of <strong>JWA</strong> – one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading consultancies in sustainable real estate development, ESG strategy, and green building certifications.</p><p>Born in Kraków, Jerzy studied architecture at the <strong>Cracow University of Technology</strong>, the University of Tennessee, and spent time at <strong>Gensler in New York</strong>, working on the LEED-certified <strong>Bank of America Tower</strong>. These formative years shaped his vision of combining design with sustainability. In 2011, Jerzy founded JWA – bootstrapping the company without external investors – and has since grown it into a market leader certifying over <strong>15 million m² of real estate</strong> across Poland, CEE, and even Mexico.</p><p>In this conversation, we dive into:</p><ul><li><li>How Jerzy pivoted from architecture to entrepreneurship</li></li><li><li>The early years of JWA and how he scaled the company without outside capital</li></li><li><li>Why ESG, carbon neutrality, and green finance matter for the future of real estate</li></li><li><li>The role of data, advisory, and certifications in creating long-term asset value</li></li><li><li>Building trust with developers and investors in an evolving regulatory landscape<br></li></li></ul><p>Jerzy also shares his perspective on the future of ESG in CEE, insights from international markets like Mexico and Spain, and advice for young professionals who want to succeed in real estate while making a positive impact.</p><p>Whether you are an investor, developer, or sustainability leader, this episode offers valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a values-driven business in the real estate sector.</p>
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