About Me
Matthew Bateman
Professor, Writer, Investor, Advisor
Having crested over the age of 50, my life's work is now to develop the next generation of leaders by sharing practical wisdom that bridges the gap between business theory and real-world application.
Through teaching, mentoring, and writing, I endeavor to help current and future professionals—particularly in commercial real estate—understand not just what to do, but how to do it with integrity, humility, and effectiveness.
$7+ billion
Assets managed
$10+ billion
Transaction volume
60+
Personal CRE investments
CAREER & EDUCATION
CAREER
2026 -
Board of Advisors
Brixton Capital - retail and multifamily operator.
2023 -
Adjunct Professor
Strategic asset management in the Master of Real Estate program at University of San Diego.
2004 - 2018, 2019 - 2026
Chief Operating Officer
Westcore - industrial operator. Started as associate acquisition manager and grew to COO.
2018-2019
Director of Operations
ColRich - multifamily operator.
1995 - 2004
Figuring Out My Career
Snowboard manufacturing, teacher’s aid, internet company, real estate broker.
EDUCATION
MBA
University of Southern California, 2000
BA
University of Pennsylvania, 1995
EDUCATION
MBA
University of Southern California, 2000
BA
University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Areas of Expertise
→ Team management and development
→ Corporate culture
→ Operating excellence; policies & procedures
→ Strategy & corporate structure
→ Asset management
→ Insurance
→ Transaction management
Outside of Work
→ Non-fiction reading
→ Teaching & mentoring
→ Mountain biking & hiking
→ Enjoying this precious privilege of being alive
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