HeyJaredCrossing the Chasm - A Strategic Conversation with Scott Rechler, RXR
In a post-Covid world, after years of near-zero interest rates, we face a rate regime where every business model, capital structure, and investment product will need to readjust – a chasm that every sector of our economy must cross.
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Episode 57: Engagement Is Not Endorsement: Leading Through Disagreement (opens the original)
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In Episode 57 of Crossing the Chasm, Scott Rechler and Charlie Harary discuss why disagreement shouldn’t mean disengagement. Scott shares why he joined New York City Mayor Mamdani’s Business Advisory Council despite policy differences, and why leaders need to look beyond headlines, embrace nuance, and stay part of difficult conversations. Key Takeaways: Engagement does not equal endorsement. Complex problems rarely have simple solutions. Leaders should look beyond headlines to the facts on the g
Episode 56: Rebuilding After 9/11: The Strength of New York (opens the original)
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On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, Scott Rechler and Charlie Harary reflect on the tragedy, its lasting impact on New York City, and the remarkable period of rebuilding that followed. Scott shares his personal memories of September 11th and his later role helping rebuild the World Trade Center. The conversation focuses on what Scott calls “September 12th”: the period when New Yorkers came together through service, sacrifice, civic responsibility, and a shared commitment to rebuild.
Episode 55: When Good Decisions Have Bad Outcomes (opens the original)
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Charlie Harary interviews RXR CEO Scott Rechler on end-of-summer reflections and preparing for the next stretch of goals. Rechler emphasizes evaluating what hasn’t worked, doing thorough homework on investments and initiatives, listening to feedback, surrounding yourself with strong advisors, and maintaining the humility to avoid bias. He distinguishes between good processes and good outcomes. The right decisions can fail due to unpredictable external factors like COVID, interest rates, and infl
Episode 54: The Secret to Making AI Actually Work (opens the original)
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Charlie Harary and RXR CEO Scott Rechler discuss how “physical AI” is being integrated into construction and why it delivers tangible ROI. Scott describes robots painting color-coded floor guides at RXR’s 61 Broadway office-to-residential conversion, job supervisors using helmets with 3D cameras to compare site conditions against plans, and drones surveying sites daily to detect schedule and specification variances, reducing errors and risk. They argue that construction is an ideal AI use case b
Episode 53: Don't Drift Through Summer. Design It. (opens the original)
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Summer often feels like a season to slow down—but great leaders know how to use it wisely. In this episode of Crossing the Chasm, Scott Rechler and Charlie Harary explore how to stay productive during the slower summer months without sacrificing the opportunity to recharge. Scott shares why being crystal clear on priorities is essential when business naturally slows, and explains why he prefers intentional micro-breaks over long vacations that can create more stress than rest. The conversation a
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