Daniel Bernd
Founder & Principal at Mason Square Development- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Mason Square Development
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Principal
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Sep 2017 - Present
As a Principal at Mason Square Development, I am responsible for providing executive leadership in development strategies and technical execution for multifamily, retail, and mixed-use development projects. This encompasses identifying, originating, and executing all aspects of the projects under my responsibility. As a Principal at Mason Square Development, I am responsible for providing executive leadership in development strategies and technical execution for multifamily, retail, and mixed-use development projects. This encompasses identifying, originating, and executing all aspects of the projects under my responsibility.
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Mason Square Capital
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United States
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Leasing Real Estate
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Founder & Managing Partner
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2017
Mason Square Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in companies aiming to introduce groundbreaking products and solutions to the market. With a focus on addressing systemic inefficiencies, the firm actively searches for pivotal solutions, products, and technologies that have the potential to bring revolutionary changes to their respective industries. The firm offered early-stage seed funding, operational guidance, and strategic expertise to startup companies that possess exceptional… Show more Mason Square Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in companies aiming to introduce groundbreaking products and solutions to the market. With a focus on addressing systemic inefficiencies, the firm actively searches for pivotal solutions, products, and technologies that have the potential to bring revolutionary changes to their respective industries. The firm offered early-stage seed funding, operational guidance, and strategic expertise to startup companies that possess exceptional talent, visionary ideas, and significant growth prospects. Show less Mason Square Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in companies aiming to introduce groundbreaking products and solutions to the market. With a focus on addressing systemic inefficiencies, the firm actively searches for pivotal solutions, products, and technologies that have the potential to bring revolutionary changes to their respective industries. The firm offered early-stage seed funding, operational guidance, and strategic expertise to startup companies that possess exceptional… Show more Mason Square Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in companies aiming to introduce groundbreaking products and solutions to the market. With a focus on addressing systemic inefficiencies, the firm actively searches for pivotal solutions, products, and technologies that have the potential to bring revolutionary changes to their respective industries. The firm offered early-stage seed funding, operational guidance, and strategic expertise to startup companies that possess exceptional talent, visionary ideas, and significant growth prospects. Show less
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President | Country Manager
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Jun 2007 - Dec 2011
Launched and operated Gazit Globe's real estate investment and development platform in Brazil. Devised and implemented company’s operating and organizational policies while leading all aspects of investments and capital deployment efforts, including identification and acquisition of income-producing assets and overseeing ground-up development projects. Conducted due diligence, financial analysis, negotiations, and closing of transactions. Implemented taxes structures as per firm’s global… Show more Launched and operated Gazit Globe's real estate investment and development platform in Brazil. Devised and implemented company’s operating and organizational policies while leading all aspects of investments and capital deployment efforts, including identification and acquisition of income-producing assets and overseeing ground-up development projects. Conducted due diligence, financial analysis, negotiations, and closing of transactions. Implemented taxes structures as per firm’s global standards and reporting requirements. Led quarterly financial presentations and investment committee meetings. Show less Launched and operated Gazit Globe's real estate investment and development platform in Brazil. Devised and implemented company’s operating and organizational policies while leading all aspects of investments and capital deployment efforts, including identification and acquisition of income-producing assets and overseeing ground-up development projects. Conducted due diligence, financial analysis, negotiations, and closing of transactions. Implemented taxes structures as per firm’s global… Show more Launched and operated Gazit Globe's real estate investment and development platform in Brazil. Devised and implemented company’s operating and organizational policies while leading all aspects of investments and capital deployment efforts, including identification and acquisition of income-producing assets and overseeing ground-up development projects. Conducted due diligence, financial analysis, negotiations, and closing of transactions. Implemented taxes structures as per firm’s global standards and reporting requirements. Led quarterly financial presentations and investment committee meetings. Show less
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Vice President, Development
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Jul 2003 - Jun 2007
Underwrote and analyzed acquisition, development, and joint venture Real Estate opportunities. Created and oversaw acquisition valuation, development cost, and stabilized cash flow pro-forma. Supervised due diligence. Developed complex financial modeling and waterfalls. Developed investment memorandums for securing debt and equity funds. Managed all aspects of the construction process, including design coordination and construction administration of Commercial, Hotel, and Multi-Family Real… Show more Underwrote and analyzed acquisition, development, and joint venture Real Estate opportunities. Created and oversaw acquisition valuation, development cost, and stabilized cash flow pro-forma. Supervised due diligence. Developed complex financial modeling and waterfalls. Developed investment memorandums for securing debt and equity funds. Managed all aspects of the construction process, including design coordination and construction administration of Commercial, Hotel, and Multi-Family Real Estate projects. Arranged entitlement and approval processes at the local and state level. Show less Underwrote and analyzed acquisition, development, and joint venture Real Estate opportunities. Created and oversaw acquisition valuation, development cost, and stabilized cash flow pro-forma. Supervised due diligence. Developed complex financial modeling and waterfalls. Developed investment memorandums for securing debt and equity funds. Managed all aspects of the construction process, including design coordination and construction administration of Commercial, Hotel, and Multi-Family Real… Show more Underwrote and analyzed acquisition, development, and joint venture Real Estate opportunities. Created and oversaw acquisition valuation, development cost, and stabilized cash flow pro-forma. Supervised due diligence. Developed complex financial modeling and waterfalls. Developed investment memorandums for securing debt and equity funds. Managed all aspects of the construction process, including design coordination and construction administration of Commercial, Hotel, and Multi-Family Real Estate projects. Arranged entitlement and approval processes at the local and state level. Show less
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BNP Paribas
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate (Project Finance & Utilities Group)
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Apr 2002 - Aug 2002
Evaluated corporate and project financing transactions involving structures and facilities such as: synthetic leases, corporate revolvers, term loans, and equity bridges of up to $2.6B in aggregate value. Built cash-flow models to be aware of where revenue was being invested and performed valuations. Analyzed risk exposure of project financing structures to correctly implement solutions to prevent profit loss. Performed corporate credit analysis, including cash flow analysis, to assess debt… Show more Evaluated corporate and project financing transactions involving structures and facilities such as: synthetic leases, corporate revolvers, term loans, and equity bridges of up to $2.6B in aggregate value. Built cash-flow models to be aware of where revenue was being invested and performed valuations. Analyzed risk exposure of project financing structures to correctly implement solutions to prevent profit loss. Performed corporate credit analysis, including cash flow analysis, to assess debt capacity and key credit statistics. Show less Evaluated corporate and project financing transactions involving structures and facilities such as: synthetic leases, corporate revolvers, term loans, and equity bridges of up to $2.6B in aggregate value. Built cash-flow models to be aware of where revenue was being invested and performed valuations. Analyzed risk exposure of project financing structures to correctly implement solutions to prevent profit loss. Performed corporate credit analysis, including cash flow analysis, to assess debt… Show more Evaluated corporate and project financing transactions involving structures and facilities such as: synthetic leases, corporate revolvers, term loans, and equity bridges of up to $2.6B in aggregate value. Built cash-flow models to be aware of where revenue was being invested and performed valuations. Analyzed risk exposure of project financing structures to correctly implement solutions to prevent profit loss. Performed corporate credit analysis, including cash flow analysis, to assess debt capacity and key credit statistics. Show less
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Fluor Corporation
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Contracts Management
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Jan 1995 - May 2001
Managed multimillion-dollar construction contracts with full P&L and Schedule Responsibility. Led cross-functional diverse teams of construction workers, architects, engineers and other staff. Managed multimillion-dollar construction contracts with full P&L and Schedule Responsibility. Led cross-functional diverse teams of construction workers, architects, engineers and other staff.
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Education
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The Wharton School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance/Strategic Management -
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Real Estate Executive Program -
Clemson University
Master of Science - MS, Civil Engineering -
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering