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.
ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Urban CatalystMar 31, 2026 12:19:36 PM9 min read
California Opportunity Zone Investments Explained
A Focus on Silicon Valley Opportunity Zones California is home to some of the most dynamic real estate markets in the country, ...
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Urban CatalystMar 11, 2026 11:30:49 AM7 min read
When Should You Start Planning an Opportunity Zone Investment?
Planning for Opportunity Zone 2.0 The Opportunity Zones program is entering a new phase. With Opportunity Zones 2.0 launching ...
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Urban CatalystMar 5, 2026 11:54:56 AM6 min read
Erik Hayden Named 2025 Silicon Valley Business Journal Newsmaker of the Year
Our CEO, Erik Hayden, has been named a 2025 Newsmaker of the Year by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, which annually ...
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