Briana Corso

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Briana Corso is an Acquisitions Associate at Manhattan West where she is integrally involved in all aspects of the firm’s real estate operations. Her primary focus is on sourcing industrial assets and providing due diligence and leasing services to the Real Estate team and the various underlying funds.

Prior to joining Manhattan West, Ms. Corso was an Acquisitions Analyst at Rexford Industrial, where she specialized in identifying and guiding the team towards motivated off-market sellers and underwrote and closed upwards of $1bn of industrial real estate transactions throughout Southern California.

A graduate of University of Colorado at Boulder, Ms. Corso earned her Bachelor of Science in Chinese. In her free time, Ms. Corso enjoys traveling, spending time with her two dogs, running, yoga, and trying new restaurants.

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    • Yolanda Hirang

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    Yolanda Hirang is the Real Estate Controller at Manhattan West where she has operational oversight of all real estate financial operations, investment accounting and reporting, and regulatory compliance.   Ms. Hirang is focused on providing timely, accurate and comprehensive financial information and in building a strong accounting team that can provide the highest level of reporting and service to the company’s real estate investors and partners.

    Ms. Hirang brings with her over 20 years of real estate finance and accounting experience.  Prior to Manhattan West, Ms. Hirang worked at Staley Point Capital, where she was part of the team who executed and managed investments of over $500 Million in addition to legacy assets from Magellan Group of over $400 Million.  Prior to Staley Point, Ms. Hirang worked at MJW Investments who owned over five thousand multifamily and student housing units.  Prior to Staley Point Capital, Ms. Hirang worked at Cohen Asset Management, a commercial/industrial real estate firm with JV funds and real estate transactions of over $1 Billion.

    Ms. Hirang is a licensed CPA in the Philippines and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Nueva Caceres.  Ms. Hirang loves to hike, read books, and travel overseas. 

    Audrye McLaggan

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    Audrye McLaggan is a Client Associate at Manhattan West where she is responsible for facilitating the client service and operational functions for the venture capital team. Ms. McLaggan assists the Manhattan West management team as they identify opportunities to acquire shares of venture-backed private companies.

    Prior to joining Manhattan West, Ms. McLaggan worked in medical research and various clinical roles within the medical field. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 2016 and was pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant, but in 2021, decided to pivot to a career in business.

    Ms. McLaggan is currently working on her Master’s of Science in Social Entrepreneurship at USC Marshall School of Business where she is learning about finance, accounting, business strategy, and entrepreneurship through a social impact lens. She is due to graduate in May 2023 and intends to utilize her business knowledge to address social, environmental, and economic issues in the world. She is particularly passionate about global health. In her free time, Ms. McLaggan enjoys roller blading at the beach, hiking, participating in book clubs, and spending time with friends and family. 

    Erika Balla

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    Erika Balla is the Director of Venture Capital Strategy and Operations, where she works closely with the Manhattan West management team as they identify opportunities to acquire shares of venture-backed private companies. Erika is also responsible for streamlining the operational process for both early and late-stage divisions.

    Prior to joining Manhattan West, Erika spent 9 years at UBS Private Wealth Management where she provided tailored wealth management solutions to ultra-high net worth individuals and next-generation clients. Prior to UBS, Erika spent 3 years at Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group where she assisted with portfolio reviews, asset allocation, and performance reporting for ultra-high net worth families. Erika is licensed by FINRA with her Series 7 and Series 66.

    Erika earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. Erika grew up in Tokyo, Japan and currently resides in Manhattan Beach, CA with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, trying new cuisines, and traveling with her family.

    Jon Knopke

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    Jon Knopke is an Executive Director-Investor Relations at Manhattan West where he is responsible for developing and growing partnerships with prospective and current investors across the landscape of alternative investments. Mr. Knopke has a particular focus on building strategic relationships with high-net-worth individuals and family offices where he leverages his sales and entrepreneurial experience.

    Mr. Knopke began his career in sales and management where he led growth initiatives working to expand Equinox across the midwestern United States. An ambitious entrepreneur, he helped launch a fitness-based startup that grew exponentially prior to the Covid crisis. After years driving corporate growth strategies through different stages of their evolution, Mr. Knopke transitioned to a role leading investments on behalf of a family office.

    Mr. Knopke attended Indiana University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City. A mid-west native, he currently resides in Manhattan Beach, California with his wife, two children and French Bulldog, Arlo. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, fitness, and cooking.

    Omar Agely

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    Omar Agely is a member of the Venture Capital Group where he serves as Executive Director of Investor Relations. Mr. Agely is responsible for developing and growing partnerships with prospective and current investors. Representing Manhattan West in venture capital communities, Mr. Agely has a particular focus on building strategic relationships with individuals, family offices and institutions. He covers relationships domestically and internationally with a focus on Europe and the Middle East where he spends considerable time in Dubai representing Manhattan West.

    Omar began his career in the technology and venture capital space while at university. An ambitious entrepreneur, he helped launch an education-based startup. After a few years of working for different startups in different stages of their growth and evolution, Mr. Agely transitioned to a role leading venture investments on behalf of a large family office. Immediately following his tenure with the family office, Mr. Agely worked for several emerging managers as their fundraising and firm operations liason.

    A graduate of the University of Florida, Mr. Agely holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business. A native of Colorado and Florida, he currently splits his time between residences in Venice Beach, California and Dubai. In his free time, he enjoys reading, health, fitness, and cooking.

    Sabrina Waite

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    Sabrina Waite is a Senior Operations Associate on the Late Stage Venture team at Manhattan West. Ms. Waite works closely with the Manhattan West management team as they identify opportunities to acquire shares of venture-backed private companies. She helps facilitate the formation of Special Purpose Vehicles with the Compliance, Legal, and Management teams of Manhattan West and organizes subscription documents and bank transfers with a global network of institutional and family office clients and their representatives. Ms. Waite takes pride in her astute attention to detail and organizational skills which are integral to the success of the team.

    Prior to joining Manhattan West, Ms. Waite worked as a Senior Associate for Client Services at a large regional RIA in Southern California, where she specialized in high net worth, cross-border client transactions, and custodian relationships between the US and Canada. She analyzed the client’s personal finances and built customized financial plans by creating detailed client wealth analyses. Ms. Waite was responsible for $500mm in client assets under the firm’s most senior advisors.

    A graduate of California Lutheran University, Ms. Waite earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. Outside of work, she enjoys interior design, travel, and spending time with her two dogs, Olive, and Ginger.”

    Shub Chhokra

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    Shub Chhokra is Senior Associate in the Venture Capital group at Manhattan West. He is developing the firms’ early-stage venture and digital asset strategies and leading investments in early-stage tech companies transforming their industries.

    Prior to joining Manhattan West, Mr. Chhokra was at the prestigious global macro hedge fund Bridgewater Associates founded by Ray Dalio, as an associate in the Investment Engine. He also served tours of duty on the Strategy & Transformation team and notably the firms’ Central Management Team. Prior to Bridgewater, Mr. Chhokra co-founded an eCommerce startup GardenShare, which was incubated by the Harvard Innovation Lab, and was an advisor to Door of Clubs (acquired by Newbridge Marketing Group).

    Mr. Chhokra received a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in Social Studies with a secondary in Computer Science from Harvard University. He is currently a fellow at On Deck.

    A New Jersey native, he currently resides in Venice.

    Nicole Ziai

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    Nicole Ziai is a Senior Associate on the Private Debt team at Manhattan West, where she is involved in all aspects of the firm’s private debt fund operations. Her responsibilities include analyzing investments in the private debt fund, interfacing with auditors, and leading quarterly valuation updates.

    Prior to joining Manhattan West, Nicole worked at Apollo Global Management, a leading global alternative asset management firm, where she performed security valuations tasks and led quarterly audit walkthroughs.

    Prior to Apollo, Nicole was in management consulting, where she used her problem solving and analytical skills to advise some of the largest corporations in the United States. She quickly rose to a senior position and led a group of junior analysts.

    Nicole earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Engineering from University of British Columbia, where she was awarded with the President’s Entrance Scholarship. She then obtained her Master of Science in Finance degree from University of Southern California. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and doing CrossFit.

    Alex Day

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    Alex Day is a Real Estate Analyst at Manhattan West, where he collaborates directly with the real estate team to ensure timely completion of projects and overall business plan execution. He specifically deals in handling the accounting and financial logistics behind the scenes while also targeting new acquisitions and developments.

    Prior to joining Manhattan West, Alex interned for a top-producing residential real estate team at Douglas Elliman in Beverly Hills. During his college years, he also completed several summer internships in the finance and hospitality sectors in his native state of North Carolina.

    Alex recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Southern California, where he was also a campus tour guide. In his free time, Alex enjoys taking full advantage of LA’s vibrant food scene and going to the latest open houses.