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

LEARN MORE

Connect & explore

Newsletter

Real Estate Investing Explained - weekly

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LinkedIn

Details on my background

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Reading List

Some of my favorite non-fiction books 

See the list