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ABOUT HIGHRISE

OUR HISTORY

In 2015, Highrise launched as an exclusive network of top-level professionals. Over time and with the valued input of our Members, we have evolved into something much greater – a vertically integrated Mastermind Organization.  We now tap the full potential and collective experience of the Group Members to create opportunities, share ideas, solve common issues and develop relationships that ultimately turn into business. The industry diversity represented in our typical Group gives each Member unparalleled access to knowledge, resources, advice, and connections from senior-level experts. 

 

OUR DESIGN

The design philosophy behind Highrise has four fundamental aspects. First, we wanted to keep it exclusive, so we limit Membership to partners and upper management only. Second, we wanted the groups to be collaborative with many professions represented – so we only allow one member per specialty. Third, we wanted to do deeper dives at the meetings and help Members execute on opportunities and overcome challenges – so we implemented a mastermind format at group meetings. Fourth, understanding how valuable time is to senior level people, we knew the groups should be within a tight radius of a given location to allow Members to easily get to and from meetings. As it turns out, many of our Members can simply walk a block or two to their meetings. Interestingly, our model is also supported by research that shows that physical proximity and face-to-face meetings are major keys to business success.

OUR TEAM

Forrest Blake

Founder & CEO

Forrest Blake is the Founder and CEO of Highrise Networks, which connects B2B top-level executives in high-rise buildings by leveraging real estate into creating a strong personal network. An expert in commercial real estate strategy, he also specializes in tenant representation and investment sales. Known for his work assisting corporate real estate clients, he has worked with Warner Brothers, Blue Shield, Texaco, and Hertz, among others. As a national keynote speaker, Forrest is a thought leader specializing in leadership, networking, developing connections, relationship building, and growing businesses. He frequently speaks on leadership and various issues facing corporate and small business leaders. Forrest is one of the top 50 Amateur Golf Players in the State of California.

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Mark Scanlon

Co-Founder & COO

Mark Scanlon, Co-Founder and COO, has over 25 years of corporate strategy, operations, finance, marketing and team-building experience in a diverse range of industries as a principal and an advisor. He has founded multiple technology companies and is currently the Founder of Infinity Ventures, a holding company with ownership interests in leading-edge internet companies. Mark also founded two boutique consulting companies focused on helping grow companies in the retail, technology, e-commerce, commercial real estate, finance, consumer products, manufacturing and renewable energy industries. Mark’s finance background includes experience in turnarounds, takeovers, roll-ups, venture capital and private equity. He also has significant CRE finance experience and is active in the California start-up landscape. 

Pam Vetter
Vice President of Marketing & Business Development

Pam Vetter is a marketing expert. An award-winning journalist, she launched one of the first professional Celebrant businesses in Los Angeles counting celebrities and well-known business leaders as her clients. Pam marketed the Celebrant movement nationally and internationally through storytelling, outreach, press releases, social media, and newsletter marketing. She has provided marketing services to law firms, e-commerce sites, membership sites, international speakers, book authors, and entrepreneurs. She has worked with Fortune 500 C-Suite executives and recruiters by writing and editing CVs, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles. Pam has been featured in the Los Angeles Daily News, NBC, MSBNC, Pacific Standard Magazine, and Lancaster Newspapers, among other documentaries, newspapers, magazines, nonfiction books, publications, radio interviews, webinars, and podcasts across the country. She also has worked at 20th Century Fox and HBO Films.

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