The Story Behind Cypressbrook

In Episode 1 of Speed, Skill & Stewardship, Andy sits down with Cypressbrook founder Mike for a candid conversation about the journey that built the company.

From growing up in Houston and attending Rice University, to working in private equity and moving his family to Austin and Chicago, Mike shares the career turns, risks, setbacks, and opportunities that ultimately led him to build Cypressbrook.

In this episode

• Building Cypressbrook from the ground up
• Navigating the 2008 financial crisis
• Dealing with Hurricane Ike while managing a 20-story office complex
• Moving into the multifamily investment business
• Growing into ground-up development
• The creation of the Ariza brand
• Why long-term relationships matter
• Building a team that has stayed together for decades
• What it means to be a true steward of investors' capital
• Where Cypressbrook sees opportunity in today's market
• What the future holds for the company

Speed. Skill. Stewardship.

Speed means having a bias toward action. Skill means knowing what you're doing. And stewardship means taking seriously what has been entrusted to you—including the capital of the families who invest alongside Cypressbrook.

Episode 1 is the story of where Cypressbrook came from—and a look at where it's going.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Investments are available only to qualified accredited investors and involve risk, including the possible loss of principal.