Founder’s Corner RIO: Derek Boirun

‣ Derek Boirun is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in commercial real estate development, EB-5 capital investments, and blockchain-based investing.

‣ He is the founder and managing member of the American Economic Growth Fund, an EB-5 investment platform that sources overseas capital for U.S.-based real estate projects.

‣ The fund owns two regional centres, hosts over 100 investors, and sponsors projects with a total cost exceeding $1.2 billion.

‣ Previously, Boirun worked on major urban real estate projects at Tishman Speyer, a global leader in real estate development, ownership, and management, with a portfolio valued at over $70 billion.

‣ Before Tishman Speyer, he was a member of the Manhattanville Development Group at Columbia University, managing design, development, and construction for Columbia’s $6 billion-plus academic expansion, including the $600 million Columbia Business School project.

Derek Boirun’s leadership and innovative approach continue to shape the future of real estate and investment.