Learning lessons about life and business – A conversation with my mentor, Ian Gill

Learning lessons about life and business – A conversation with my mentor, Ian Gill

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December 5, 2025 · 40 min · Season 3 · Episode 7

About this episode

Host Alexander Alemany interviews Ian Gill about his experiences in real estate and mentorship.

In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Ian Gill, Chair of the University of San Diego’s Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate Policy Advisory Board and Managing Partner of Silvergate Development. In the podcast, they discuss: Ian’s decades-long experience in the construction and real estate development industries, lessons learned, his entrepreneurial journey starting multiple companies, his deep connection to USD, and how he stays active in the community through education and mentorship. Ian is a managing Partner of Silvergate Development and founder of Highland Partnership, a general contracting firm. Ian’s community activity includes serving as a director on the Building Industry Association’s (BIA) urban council, chair of the policy advisory board of the Burnham Moore’s Center and was an instructor for the MSRE program at USD.

People in this episode

Host: Alexander Alemany

Guest: Ian Gill

Topics covered

  • mentorship
  • real estate
  • entrepreneurship
  • community engagement
  • construction industry

Keywords

  • real estate
  • mentorship
  • entrepreneurship
  • construction
  • community involvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of San Diego, Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, Silvergate Development, Highland Partnership, Building Industry Association

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