Host Raphael Sidelsky talks with Sabine Gaedeke Stener—CEO of Elbe River Partners, Gaedeke Group, and Gaedeke Energy—about leading a transatlantic family office with investments in real estate, energy, private equity, and debt. Sabine shares her journey from media executive in Germany to building a vertically integrated U.S. and European portfolio rooted in placemaking, wellness, and long-term value. They discuss Gaedeke’s WellSpace™ initiative, senior and workforce housing, repositioning offices in a post-pandemic, AI-driven market, and the benefits of a diversified investment platform. From transforming a Plano cow pasture into a vibrant hub to redefining office space, Sabine offers strategies for thriving through change.

(00:00) Introduction to Sabine Gaedeke Stener and her roles.

(03:30) Sabine's transition from media to real estate.

(08:00) The philosophy behind Elbe River Partners and Gaedeke Group.

(12:15) Discussion on the WellSpace™ initiative and its impact.

(18:00) Strategies for repositioning offices in a post-pandemic world.

(24:00) Insights into the AI-driven market and its effects on real estate.

(30:00) The transformation of a Plano cow pasture into a vibrant hub.

(36:00) Benefits of a diversified investment platform.

(42:00) Closing thoughts and future outlook