Joe Stampone

"Michael, thanks for taking the time to do this interview. While I think Compstak is a terrific business idea, I think the true success will hinge on the people behind the company. The mere fact that you've reached out to the little people in the NYC CRE scene (me) shows me that you're committed to building this company. I can't wait to see where you take Compstak in the future. I'll be sure to do everything I can to help." - Joe Stampone

"Hey Blake, thanks for reading. It's my understanding that Columbia's program is more development focused.   Columbia v. Cornell are very different, with one being in Manhattan and the other upstate. If you plan to work in the city post the program, then I'd recommend Columbia's program. Does that help at all?" - Joe Stampone

"I don't know about that. He seems to be right on with these predictions from over a year ago...." - Joe Stampone

"Adam, I think this is up there with the best comments ever written on ASotREG. I couldn't have said it better, this is a relationship business. Almost all of the investors you have will not be investing with you because they need the money, but rather because they believe in you and believe you are a good option for them to maintain and grow their wealth. The reason they believe in you is because you've taken the time to forge a strong relationship with them. This is exactly why friends and family are usually your first investors - you already have an existing relationship. Or maybe you're just a golfer golfer." - Joe Stampone

"Justin, thanks for the comment. Beyond doing things ethically and with integrity, I think people need to spend more time helping each other and as Peter states, helping because you can and not because you think it will indirectly benefit you. There's a lot of smart people in real estate, but only few are able to garner success because they are able to forge meaningful  relationships." - Joe Stampone

"Thanks for the comment, Michelle. Not only have investors caught on from a financial perspective, but they understand the social value. There's no question these types of efforts are going to continue." - Joe Stampone