Building a Niche in Opportunity Zone Capital w/ Ackman-Ziff

Building a Niche in Opportunity Zone Capital w/ Ackman-Ziff

March 29, 2026 · 51 min · Season 6 · Episode 1

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This episode features a discussion on Opportunity Zone equity with experts from Ackman-Ziff, focusing on innovative financing solutions.

Season 6, Episode 1: Season 6 of the No Cap Podcast kicks off with a masterclass in Opportunity Zone (OZ) equity. Jack and Alex sit down with Jordan Brustein & Andrew Rudy from Ackman-Ziff to explore how they’ve carved out a unique niche in structured finance.Jordan and Andrew break down the creative evolution of the OZ market, detailing innovative preferred equity structures that solve the 10-year hold challenge for developers. From ground-up developments to post-CO recapitalizations, learn how these capital market experts are resetting the clock on distressed assets and preparing for the next era of "OZ 2.0." Whether you're a developer or an investor, this episode is a must-listen for navigating today's complex financing environment.Shoutout to our sponsor, Appfolio. The growth engine transforming how firms handle investor relations and distributions.TOPICS00:00 – Introduction01:54 – Ackman-Ziff's History and Focus on Structured Finance03:21 – Carving a Niche in the Opportunity Zone Space04:35 – Structuring Preferred Equity for a 10-Year Hold08:55 – Financing Ground-Up Development with OZ Pref14:52 – The Math: 10-Year Outlook and Positive Leverage18:05 – Opportunity Zone…

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Hosts: Jack, Alex

Guests: Jordan Brustein, Andrew Rudy

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Organizations: Ackman-Ziff

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