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10 July 2026

Luxury Retail, Big Bets & Building The Future Of LA (Podcast)

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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis

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Pouya Abdi, founder and CEO of Parallel Acquisitions, reveals his strategy for identifying undervalued luxury retail opportunities in Los Angeles before they hit the mainstream market. He discusses the art of transforming iconic retail destinations through local market expertise, strategic relationship building, and calculated risk-taking that sets his platform apart in competitive real estate markets.
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On this episode of RealSmart, Spencer sits down with Pouya Abdi, founder & CEO of Parallel Acquisitions, to discuss building a luxury retail real estate platform from the ground up. Pouya shares his approach to spotting opportunities before the market does, reimagining iconic Los Angeles retail destinations, and why relationships, local expertise, and a willingness to take calculated risks remain the ultimate competitive advantages in real estate.

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