Season 1, Episode 4: CaliBaja Mega Region: A Global Economic Powerhouse

In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Joaquin Luken, executive director of the Smart Border Coalition and talks about one of the largest cross border regions in the world, the San Diego-Tijuana binational region, the evolution of how this region has transformed over the decades and how this region will continue to leverage its position as an economic powerhouse in the global economy. GUEST Joaquin Luken is a business development and management professional with over 20 years of experience on U.S.-Mexico border issues.​ With a deep understanding of the intricacies of cross-border commerce and collaboration, Luken brings a wealth of expertise to his work.​ Luken currently serves as the executive director of the Smart Border Coalition, a binational stakeholder group dedicated to creating border crossing efficiencies in the San Diego-Tijuana region. ​Read his full bio.HOSTAlexander Alemany '13 (MBA) is a USD alumnus and the principal and founder of Hub & Spoke Communities​, a real estate development company that builds mixed income housing in walkable, urban neighborhoods. Read his full bio.ABOUT THE BMC TALKS PODCASTThe BMC Talks podcast series provides inside access to conversations with an array of real estate professionals to explore the shifts occurring in real estate, technology and society, which are shaping the future of our built environment. Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) also takes a deep dive into the personal and professional stories behind how his guests became successful and shares their valuable advice to anyone building a career in real estate or business. The BMC Talks podcast supports the mission of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC), which is to help recruit, educate and mentor our real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner. We accomplish this mission through the support of outstanding faculty and professional staff, dedicated career services, scholarship offerings, active industry involvement and outreach, and cutting-edge research. For more information about the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, visit www.usdrealestate.com or contact [email protected].