#012 – Paddy Allen – Kinetic Capital: Strategy, Scale, and the Student Housing Revolution

Paddy Allen is the CEO of Kinetic Capital - a specialist lender transforming the European student housing market. In this episode of Tell Me More, we dive deep into his personal and professional journey: from building global experience in real estate to leading an investment platform focused on purpose-built student accommodation.We discuss:Why student housing is more resilient than traditional real estate asset classesHow Paddy built conviction in the idea for Kinetic CapitalThe entrepreneurial mindset behind leading a fund and earning investor trustMarket trends shaping student housing across Europe and globallyLessons in leadership, team building, and making long-term decisions in high-pressure environmentsWhether you're an emerging leader, a real estate investor, or a founder building something new, this episode offers practical insights and real-world experience from someone actively reshaping the industry.Subscribe for more conversations with the people redefining real estate, capital, and leadership across the globe.