Nadine Buckland, CEO of Zenzic Capital: What It Really Takes to Build a Business

Welcome back to the Reinventing Real Estate podcast. In this episode, hosts Jenna and Jamie Harris sit down with Nadine Buckland, Co-Founder and CEO of Zenzic Capital, to explore what it really takes to build and lead a business in real estate finance. With more than two decades of advisory and investment experience, Nadine shares the story behind launching Zenzic and growing it into a respected real estate credit platform focused on bespoke financing solutions across the UK and Europe. But this conversation goes far beyond markets and capital. It is a candid discussion on entrepreneurship, leadership, hiring, delegation, imposter syndrome and the realities of scaling a business through uncertainty. Nadine reflects on the gap she spotted in the non-bank lending market, why founders cannot do everything themselves, and how culture is shaped by ambition, trust and the willingness to make hard decisions. She also speaks openly about building strong partnerships, backing people on merit, and why authenticity is one of the most underrated advantages in business. This is a thoughtful and honest episode for capital investors, developers, and future founders looking to understand what sustainable growth really looks like behind the scenes. Topics covered: Why Nadine founded Zenzic Capital and the opportunity she saw in real estate credit  What building a business really looks like behind the glamour  The difference between people who want a career and people who want a job  Hiring, leadership and the challenge of making the right calls as a founder  Why strong business partnerships rely on trust, self-awareness and complementary strengths  Managing conflict, backing the right people and building deep relationships  Imposter syndrome, confidence and leading authentically as a woman in real estate finance  Why real estate should back more talent on merit, not just pedigreeFollow, subscribe and join the conversation as we continue to reinvent real estate.Stay up to date: 👉 Subscribe now to stay updated on upcoming episodes!👉 For more insights, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisassociates/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisassociates/👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reinventing-real-estate/id1707988579• YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/3J6J4XsAg3k⁠------ This episode was pre-recorded in March 2026. Consequently, certain discussions regarding market conditions and policy may no longer reflect current circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.