Capstone Developments was proud to have its Founding Partner, Andrew Pascal, participate in the McGill Real Estate Club’s annual “Let’s Talk Real Estate” panel discussion, bringing together Montréal’s next generation of real estate leaders.

Hosted by the McGill Real Estate Club at McGill University, the event convened students and industry professionals for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of development and investment.

Pascal joined fellow panelists Jordan Owen, Partner at Mondev, and Simon Yeramian, Managing Director at Brasswater, for a conversation focused on acquisitions, underwriting discipline, entitlement strategy, capital structuring, and the execution rigor required to deliver projects through market cycles.

Leadership and Long-Term Development Strategy

Drawing from Capstone’s disciplined approach to city-building in Montréal’s downtown-adjacent and service-oriented neighbourhoods, Pascal emphasized:

• Strategic site selection aligned with long-term municipal planning frameworks
• Financial rigor in underwriting and capital partnerships
• Operational accountability throughout the development lifecycle
• Building resilient projects responsive to both community context and market realities

Students engaged with thoughtful and technically grounded questions, reflecting a strong desire to understand how development decisions are structured, capitalized, and executed in practice.

Strengthening Industry and Academic Connections

The depth of engagement underscored the quality of emerging talent within Montréal’s academic institutions. Events such as these reinforce the importance of dialogue between experienced practitioners and future professionals.

At Capstone Developments, mentorship, transparency, and knowledge-sharing are viewed as essential components of responsible city-building and long-term industry leadership.

Capstone extends its sincere thanks to the McGill Real Estate Club for the invitation and for its continued commitment to cultivating a strong and forward-thinking real estate community.