The Right Place The Right Place

Creating Connected Neighbourhoods With Murray Clark

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Murray Clark, co-founder and CEO of Neighborgood, talks to John Watson about the company's mission of bringing good to neighborhoods and creating a connected community. Neighborgood repurposes buildings and creates living and working spaces that foster collaboration and community.

The company aims to disrupt the housing market by offering a brand that provides more than just a place to stay, but also access to workspaces, experiences, and a network of like-minded individuals.

Murray emphasizes the importance of resilience and adaptability in business, and advises aspiring entrepreneurs to take calculated risks and seek partnerships. He believes that the next Amazon or Airbnb will come from the housing sector!

Connect with Murray Clark here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/murrayjamesclark/

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Chapters
  • 00:00 Preview and introduction
  • 01:51 Creating contextually appropriate places
  • 04:30 Balancing commercial success and community revitalisation
  • 07:05 Working with The City of Cape Town
  • 13:20 The Neighborgood App and connecting communities
  • 17:50 Expanding to Redwood City and future growth
  • 22:37 Learnings from USA partners
  • 27:50 Disrupting the housing market
  • 33:03 Resilience and adaptability grows our of failure
  • 39:35 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
  • 46:04 Are you in The Right Place?
28 Oct 2024 English South Africa Business · Careers

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