ERIK HAYDEN
Founder / Managing Partner
Responsible for developing more than $3.5 billion in real estate projects, including over 2,300 residential units in the California Bay Area, Mr. Hayden has experience in acquisition, contract negotiation, due diligence, risk assessment, financing, construction, and disposition of multifamily, single family and large mixed-use and master planned developments. He maintains relationships with a broad network of property owners, enabling him to identify and acquire prime investments. Mr. Hayden also has expertise in navigating projects through the entitlement process by working with elected officials, community groups, and political organizations to gain support and get projects approved.

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Erik HaydenJun 10, 2025 1:55:07 PM6 min read
Spotlight on Leadership: Meet Mike Germain, Urban Catalyst’s Chief Financial Officer
At Urban Catalyst, we believe that strong leadership is the foundation of impactful growth—and our Chief Financial Officer, ...
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Erik HaydenJun 9, 2025 3:28:25 PM6 min read
Early Success for Our Marriott TownePlace Suites Hotel in Downtown San Jose
At Urban Catalyst, we’re proud to share the early success of our newest project: the Marriott TownePlace Suites Hotel in the ...
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Erik HaydenMay 15, 2025 4:02:17 PM7 min read
Why Invest in Multifamily Housing in Opportunity Zones? New Data Highlights the Trend
Opportunity Zones have long been viewed as a powerful incentive in real estate investing, but recent findings from CoStar News ...
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