Groundbreakers: Episode 27 - Gurjote Sethi, Managing Partner at Hukam Capital Group

Groundbreakers: Episode 27 - Gurjote Sethi, Managing Partner at Hukam Capital Group

The twenty-seventh episode of Groundbreakers Podcast by Homebase! Listen in for an amazing interview with Gurjote Sethi, Managing Partner at Hukam Capital Group

Domingo Valadez

Sep 3, 2024

Podcast

Episode Summary

In this episode of Groundbreakers, Gurjote Sethi, founder of Hukam Capital Group, joins us to share his inspiring journey from tech and mergers & acquisitions to becoming a successful real estate investor. Gurjote’s story highlights the importance of mission-driven investing and the power of leveraging one’s background to make impactful career shifts. He discusses his approach to value-add real estate projects across multifamily, retail, and student housing, and how he aims to help immigrant families build generational wealth. Gurjote also shares his insights on navigating risks in the real estate market and his vision for evolving Hukam Capital into a “family office for the average person.”

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Key Points Discussed

• From Tech to Real Estate: Gurjote’s transition from a career in tech and M&A to founding Hukam Capital Group, driven by a passion for real estate and helping others build wealth.
• Mission-Driven Investing: The founding of Hukam Capital with a focus on value-add projects and the broader mission to improve communities and support immigrant families.
• Value-Add Real Estate Strategy: Gurjote’s insights into identifying and executing value-add projects in multifamily, retail, and student housing, emphasizing the importance of community impact.
• Navigating Market Risks: The importance of due diligence, transparency, and market testing in mitigating risks and ensuring successful investments.
• Future Vision and Growth: Gurjote’s plans to evolve Hukam Capital into a long-term generational investment platform and the potential of partnering with charitable trusts to scale impact.

Guest Information

• Name: Gurjote Sethi
• Role: Managing Partner at Hukam Capital Group
• LinkedIn: Gurjote Sethi
• Website: Hukam Capital Group

Conclusion

Gurjote Sethi’s journey is a powerful example of how mission-driven investing can lead to both personal and community success in real estate. His focus on value-add strategies, commitment to transparency, and plans for long-term growth provide valuable lessons for investors at all levels. Connect with Gurjote on LinkedIn to learn more about his work and the impact of Hukam Capital Group in the real estate industry.

DOMINGO VALADEZ is the co-founder at Homebase and a former product strategy manager at Google.