The CBRE Mafia
9 people came through CBRE and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jules LairsonReal Estate Services CoordinatorFounded Work& +1Taylor OdegardManager, Capital Markets Ops | Brokerage | Capital Markets | National PartnersFounded NavigatorSRVS +1Sonny TaiPrincipal ConsultantFounded ActuateDave EisenbergSVP, Digital Enablement & TechnologyFounded FlooredWill DonnellyChartered Surveyor - Social CareFounded LottieMatt EllisDirector of Sustainability SolutionsFounded MeasurablBrandon WeberFirst Vice PresidentFounded NavaRuss JohnsonSenior VPFounded NavigatorCRENikhil ChainaniCapital Market ResearchFounded Suitable
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CBRE mafia?
- The CBRE mafia is the network of 9 people who came through CBRE and went on to found or lead other companies, including Work&, NavigatorSRVS, Actuate, Floored, Lottie.
- Who is in the CBRE mafia?
- Notable members include Jules Lairson (Work&), Taylor Odegard (NavigatorSRVS), Sonny Tai (Actuate), Dave Eisenberg (Floored), Will Donnelly (Lottie), Matt Ellis (Measurabl), Brandon Weber (Nava), Russ Johnson (NavigatorCRE), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did CBRE alumni found?
- Companies founded by CBRE alumni include Work&, NavigatorSRVS, Actuate, Floored, Lottie, Measurabl, Nava, NavigatorCRE, Suitable.







