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. Listen to my story on BMC Talks.
$7+ billion
Assets managed
$10+ billion
Transaction volume
60+ investments
Personal CRE investments
CAREER
2026 -
Board of Advisors
Brixton Capital - retail and multifamily operator.
2023 -
Adjunct Professor
University of San Diego - strategic asset management.
2004 - 2017, 2019 - 2026
Chief Operating Officer
Westcore - industrial investor and operator.
2018-2019
Director of Operations
ColRich - multifamily investor and operator.
1995 - 2004
Figuring Out My Career
Snowboard manufacturing, teacher’s aid, internet company, real estate broker.
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration
University of Southern California, 2000
Bachelor of Arts
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
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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