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The Property Funder Podcast

The Property Funder Podcast

By: Michael Dean
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Michael Dean, Co-Founder and Non Executive of Avamore Capital speaks to prolific figures both inside and outside of the specialist finance sector and delve into their backgrounds and the steps they took to get to the point they are at today.Copyright 2025 Michael Dean Economics Social Sciences
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  • EP95 Scaling With Purpose
    Nov 5 2025

    In this Q&A session, Property Funder host Michael Dean sits in the hot seat as Marketing Manager Davina Patel takes the reins to explore the remarkable journey of Avamore Capital. From its founding vision as a "three-year project" to becoming a billion-pound lender, Michael shares candid insights about building trust in volatile markets, revolutionizing property lending through technology, and why putting people first has been the secret to surviving Brexit, COVID, and everything in between. Discover how this specialist lender is using cutting-edge tech to transform the industry while never losing sight of the human element that drives real success.

    Guest: Davina Patel, Marketing Manager, Avamore Capital

    Guest Socials:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/davina-patel-53b986253/

    https://www.instagram.com/iamdavinaofficial/


    Sponsored by:

    Avamore Capital

    https://avamorecapital.com


    #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #PropTech #FinTech #Leadership #Innovation #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship #TechTransformation #LendingInnovation #SMEDevelopment #FinancialServices #StartupGrowth #CompanyCulture #TrustInBusiness #DigitalTransformation #PropertyFunder

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • EP94 Navigating Market Shifts
    Oct 29 2025

    In this lively catch-up episode, Michael Dean sits down with returning guests James McGregor (P10 Financial Group) and Jack Bristow (J3 Advisory) to talk all things property finance, insurance, and the realities of today’s development market. They dig into how businesses are adapting to tighter margins, shifting regulations, and changing talent dynamics—from managing cost bases to coping with the post-COVID work culture. Expect candid insights, laughs, and a few strong opinions on mergers, working from home, and why resilience (and communication) still make the best business strategy.

    Guest Socials:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcgregor-p10

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmbristow/


    Sponsored by:

    Avamore Capital

    https://avamorecapital.com


    #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Recruitment #SpecialistLending #Bridging #Development #Business #Leadership #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #FounderSyndrome #Headhunting #FinancialServices #CareerDevelopment #StartupGrowth #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • EP93 Evolving Finance Insights
    Oct 22 2025

    In this lively episode, Michael reunites with previous guests Andrew Robinson and Matthew Yasin for an update on their businesses, the evolving property finance market, and plenty of laughs along the way. From "Yasin-isms" to discussions on AI, market consolidation, and building strong advisory brands, the conversation covers the challenges and opportunities in specialist finance.

    Guests:

    Andrew Robinson, CEO of Arc & Co.

    https://www.arcandco.com/

    Matthew Yassin, MD of Aquilae Capital

    https://aquilae-capital.com/

    Sponsored by:

    Avamore Capital

    https://avamorecapital.com


    #SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Recruitment #SpecialistLending #Bridging #Development #Business #Leadership #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #FounderSyndrome #Headhunting #FinancialServices #CareerDevelopment #StartupGrowth #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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