Testimonials:


See what people are saying about us.

Hear From Our Corporate and Institutional Partners:

  • “Working closely with senior University officials and with my department, Collaborative’s creative management team curated unique programs and opportunities for the organizations located within the Centergy, all the while delivering standard building service levels which were the envy of the entire campus. Backed by years of experience in providing the necessary support systems that technology companies need and require, Collaborative was able to create what now serves as a pipeline to startup companies, partnerships, and collaborations between corporations and our institution.”

    — Wayne Hodges, Director of ATDC at the Georgia Institute of Technology

  • "Having worked closely with the Collaborative team for many years, it’s been exceptionally meaningful to enter the Pittsburgh market with them via our acquisition of Bridgeside Point. In just a few short months, Collaborative has already created an ever-expanding innovation community, fully supporting our intent to foster an active ecosystem. Collaborative brings our shared vision of curated programming and connecting people to bring collaboration to life."

    — Kevin Byrne, CEO, The University Financing Foundation, Inc.

  • “Collaboration is a big deal for R&D at Radiance. The virtual power meal, hosted by Collaborative, is a great way to connect industry with academia in a way that fosters collaboration in a research environment. We look forward to being able to continue these events in order to grow our partnership with professors and students at LSU.”

    — Ryan Tortorich, Operations Lead, Radiance Technologies

  • “Collaborative is a strong partner to support connections across academia, entrepreneurs, corporations, and the community in support of the University. Collaborative worked to position the Louisiana Emerging Technology building as a cross-disciplinary platform on campus for collaboration. They helped to differentiate the University and promote a unique facility for faculty, students, and enterprise to connect.”

    — Andrew Maas, Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Ecosystem Development, LSU

  • "Collaborative Real Estate is a terrific UIDP Community Partner because creating the right environment for partnership and collaboration to thrive is their heartbeat. We’re a solutions-based membership organization that brings innovative companies and world-class universities together to solve challenges and build stronger partnerships. The convergence of our capabilities with Collaborative Real Estate’s expertise enables us to leverage one another’s strengths—to our community’s benefit."

    — Anthony M. Boccanfuso, PhD, President & CEO, UIDP

  • “Collaborative’s team of experts go above and beyond when managing and maintaining the property, holding their work to the highest of standards. They have a top-notch group of people that excel in customer service and responsiveness.”

    John Moffatt, CEO of Georgia Department of Economic Development

Hear From Our Tenants and Residents:

  • “When I tell people from campus that I work in the Centergy building, it's not uncommon to see envy arise in their faces. It is with no hyperbole that I can say my experience with COLLAB in this building has spoiled me, not the stacks of bricks and mortar so much as the people, the services and the attention to detail.”

    — Don Schoner, Georgia Institute of Technology, The Institute for People and Technology

  • "When CMU decided to engage outside parties to re-position an underutilized building, we selected Collaborative and have appreciated how well they understand working with a research University, from major transactional strategy down to the minor operational details."

    — Ralph Horgan, AVP, Campus Design and Facility Development

  • "TUFF and Collaborative Real Estate have been a breath of fresh air! They are incredibly responsive to our needs and always willing to go the extra mile. I love their attitude and their commitment to build a vibrant, interactive community in the building.”

    — Dr. Toren Finkel, Director, Aging Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  • “I like the community that we've been able to build with our companies, other tenants, and the building staff. The location is also a huge part of my experience, with the gym, [parking deck], and [restaurants] nearby. [Not to mention,] the courtyard, which extends my workspace outside.”

    — Rashida Mickens, ATDC/GATV

  • "Collaborative Real Estate is incredibly responsive and always thinking of ways to go above and beyond. Avista has appreciated their efforts to establish a connected community within our building."

    — Rob Lin, CEO, Avista Therapeutics

  • “Collaborative Real Estate does an outstanding job responding to our needs quickly and ensuring our building is maintained to the highest of standards that our researchers require. Collaborative is always polite and professional, it’s a great pleasure to call them friends and colleagues.

    — Daniel Kim, Senior Facility Manager, Georgia Institute of Technology

  • "Every university should have the superb support that I have personally experienced with Collaborative Real Estate. The quality of their work and the timeliness in which they respond are unmatched. All buildings should be operated this way."

    — Dr. Stephen Ralph, Director, Georgia Tech Electronic Design Center

  • “There’s always something going on at our building, and we don’t underestimate the value added by the attention to detail given, and the energy it takes to not only meet the needs of the tenants, but to go above and beyond to meet our expectations for quality care. I constantly sing the praises of the management group to our Vice Presidents onsite, as well as our CEO.”

    — Mindy Goodbread, Office Administrator, Georgia Electric Membership Corp.

  • The Collaborative Real Estate building management team was incredibly supportive of our department’s efforts to celebrate and promote Occupational Therapy (OT) Month throughout April 2022. They went above and beyond to ensure that this OT Month was particularly special by creating flyers to highlight the profession and spotlight our faculty, providing refreshments to our students, and even hosting an OT event open to the entire Hot Metal community. We are deeply appreciative of the support that the team provided to make this an OT Month to remember, as well as for the exceptional services they provide year-round."

    — Karianne Peffer, Administrative Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy

  • “Every tenant should receive the excellent support that I have personally experienced with the Collaborative Real Estate team. The attention to detail from the appearance of the building to the quality of their work is unmatched. Their commitment to intentionally creating community and bringing people together from diverse backgrounds is greatly appreciated. We are proud to be associated with 250 E Ponce and Collaborative Real Estate.”

    — Rachel Barber, MSSW, Community Outreach Specialist, iResearch Atlanta