Payal Gandhi, CFA

Payal Gandhi, CFA, is a highly skilled real estate professional with a strong interest in innovation and technology implementations within the housing and hospitality sectors.

With a comprehensive background in business development, product marketing, investment management, and strategic finance, Payal has a proven track record of successfully executing projects for a range of organizations, from startups to global corporations and institutional investors.

Payal Gandhi completed her MBA at The Wharton School and holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University, as well as having studied at Phillips Exeter Academy.

Throughout her career, Payal has held key positions in prestigious organizations such as Senior Vice President, Business Development & Commercialization at connect homes, Executive Vice President Development at Starcity, and Vice President of Real Estate at Mighty Buildings.

Additionally, Payal has served in roles such as being a part of the Investment Committee at Purple Arch Ventures, Vice President and Head of Investment Analysis at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, and Co-Founder & COO at Magnet Smart Networking.

Her experience also includes being a Senior Director of Real Estate, Development & Investments at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., a Board Member at Stately Suites, an Associate in Equity Research Media Group at Lehman Brothers, a Business Development Intern at Robin Hood, and an Associate in Corporate Strategy & Development at JPMorgan Chase.