S4 Ep3: "Ice Cream And Development" w/Micah Nelson of Realty Growth
From Real Growth Podcast by Realty Growth Inc
March 27, 2026 · 36 min · Season 4 · Episode 3
About this episode
Nick Pompeian interviews Micah Nelson about his unique background and insights into the Rochester real estate market.
In this episode of the Real Growth Podcast, Nick Pompeian gets to sit down with our newest colleague at Realty Growth, VP of Development and Acquisitions, Micah Nelson. With a background ranging from elite investment management to hands-on small business ownership, Micah brings a unique, data-driven perspective to the Rochester real estate market. This conversation explores the diverse experiences that shaped Micah’s approach to investment and community. Some Highlights 00:00 – New Headquarters & Updated Set Tour 01:32 – Micah Nelson’s Unique Professional Path 01:54 – Growing Up in Rochester and Local Community Roots 02:34 – From Mathematical Finance to Private Equity 03:50 – Heifer and the Hen: The Science of Scratch-Made Ice Cream 05:59 – Real Estate vs. Nvidia: Analyzing Cash Flow Confidence 06:22 – The University of Wisconsin & Top-Tier Real Estate Training 07:47 – Life Lessons from Running a Small Business 11:47 – The COVID-19 Impact and Pivoting Careers 19:12 – The Autonomous Frontier: Riding in a Driverless 18-Wheeler 24:45 – The Future of AI and Autonomous Trucking Safety 29:08 – Why Rochester is a Rare Market for Growth and Stability Thank you for watching…
People in this episode
Host: Nick Pompeian
Guest: Micah Nelson
Topics covered
- real estate
- investment
- community development
- entrepreneurship
- AI and technology
- local market analysis
Keywords
- real estate
- investment management
- small business
- community roots
- AI
- autonomous trucking
- cash flow
- COVID-19 impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Realty Growth, University of Wisconsin, Nvidia
Products: Heifer and the Hen
Places: Rochester
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