Saif Ishoof | Courtesy Image Lab22cMiami, FL…January 5, 2026 — Commercial Real Estate Women Miami (CREW Miami) will kick off 2026 with its signature Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast featuring Saif Ishoof, visionary Miami builder, Lab22c founder, and host of Miami’s #1 business YouTube show, The Saif Effect. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hotel Colonnade, 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
Positioned as CREW Miami’s official kickoff event for the year, the program is open to all and offers opportunities to learn, ask questions, and network with leaders across Miami’s commercial real estate, development, and business communities. Breakfast is included.
About Saif Ishoof
Twice named South Florida’s Most Innovative CEO, Ishoof has played a central role in Miami’s evolution as one of the nation’s fastest-growing hubs for technology, venture capital, and talent. As Managing Partner of Lab22c, former Senior Advisor for Innovation and Technology to the immediate past Mayor of Miami, and co-founder of Venture Miami, he has helped shape public-private partnerships that continue to influence development and investment across the region.
Beyond his work in development and innovation, Ishoof has become a prominent digital voice through The Saif Effect, a YouTube-based business podcast launched less than a year ago. The show has already generated strong engagement, with multiple episodes reaching tens of thousands of views and one episode surpassing 600,000 views, underscoring the growing demand for long-form conversations centered on leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic transformation.
The Rise of Podcasts in the CRE Landscape: 2025 Insights
This momentum reflects broader national trends. According to industry research, more than 210 million Americans have listened to or watched a podcast, with over 40 percent engaging weekly. Podcast consumption has increased by more than 350 percent over the past decade, and business-focused content continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments. Increasingly, podcasts and digital platforms are shaping how professional communities connect, learn, and exchange ideas.
“This kickoff event sets the tone for 2026 by bringing people together around meaningful conversations and shared insight,” said Emily Butler, CPA, Office Managing Partner of CohnReznick (Miami) and 2026 CREW Miami Board President. “Programs like the Economic Forecast Breakfast create opportunities for learning, connection, and community-building, which are central to CREW Miami’s mission.”
What Attendees Will Gain
CREW Miami’s Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast may shed light on:
- Macroeconomic forces influencing Greater Miami’s growth in 2026 and beyond
- Emerging sectors driving development, investment, and innovation across the region
- Key trends shaping Miami’s commercial real estate landscape
- The role of collaboration in strengthening professional networks and community ties
- How digital engagement and modern platforms are expanding access to insight and dialogue within CRE
Event Information
CREW Miami Economic Forecast Breakfast with Saif Ishoof
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Location: Hotel Colonnade, 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134
Registration:
$55 Member | $65 Member Walk-In
$65 Nonmember | $85 Nonmember Walk-In
Online registration closes January 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Walk-ins are welcome.
More information and registration:
https://miami.crewnetwork.org/events/2026/kickoff-2026-the-forces-driving-miami-s-economic-explosion
About CREW Miami
CREW Miami is dedicated to advancing women in the commercial real estate industry (CRE). We are committed to bringing more women into commercial real estate by offering programs such as CREW Careers and UCREW; supporting CRE higher education and training through college scholarships and internships; and providing mentoring to those new to or seeking change within the industry. CREW Miami hosts monthly forums that encourage professional interaction, education, and networking. It is part of CREW Network, a global organization of more than 14,000 members and 80+ chapters and affiliates.
CREW Miami will also serve as host chapter for the 2026 CREW Network Convention, taking place September 23–25, 2026, at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Registration opens in June, with sponsorship opportunities available throughout CREW Miami’s host year.
For more information, visit CREWMiami.org and follow @CREWMiami.
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