Emerging Leaders &
Markets Conference 2025

Private Market: Creative Deal Structuring Through Syndication, Joint Ventures, & Private Equity Funds
Lindy Room
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Pushing Forward Development - COO
Moderator: Rayshaun Addison
As the Principal and Chief Operating Officer of Pushing Forward Development and Pushing Forward Realty, I have dedicated my career to transforming ideas into impactful real estate ventures through strategic vision, disciplined execution, and authentic relationships. Alongside my business partner, Joshua Brown—a Principal in both firms—we have developed Pushing Forward into more than just a development and brokerage company. Together, we have built a full-scale, values-driven enterprise that thrives on collaboration, shared principles, and a bold commitment to delivering real results for our investors, clients, and the communities we serve. Before founding Pushing Forward, I spent over a decade in the nonprofit sector in a housing leadership role with Catholic Charities, where I developed a strong foundation in community-centered solutions and operational discipline. That experience shaped my business philosophy: success is measured by impact. As a Black developer in New York City, I have forged my path by relying on ingenuity, collaboration, and principles—utilizing creative thinking, authentic partnerships, and a deep understanding of market dynamics to unlock opportunities where others may see barriers. From raising private capital to structuring joint ventures and closing complex deals, my focus has always been on delivering key results through laser-focused objectives. Our mission: To build wealth within my community, and create sustainable access

Pushing Forward Development - CEO
Joshua Brown
Throughout his career, Pushing Forward Realty’s owner and principal broker Joshua Brown has brokered more than $50 million dollars in residential sales and leases. As a native Brooklynite, he serves as 1st Vice-Chairperson for Brooklyn Community Board 4’s Bushwick neighborhood. Committed to community empowerment, Joshua remains passionate about educating local homeowners about building generational wealth and the importance of preserving the cultural fabric of the community.