James Block is a finance professional with over 35 years of experience in alternative investments, focusing on real estate and other sectors. Since 2002, he has been involved in real estate development, closing over $3 billion in transactions.

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Career

  1. nationally recognized real estate development firm
    2002-present
  2. a nationally recognized real estate development firm
    2002-null
  3. Backswing Ventures LP · Partner
    Now

Focus

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Education

Washington University in St. Louis, BA in EconomicsThe Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, MBA

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Who is James Block?

James Block is a finance professional with over 35 years of experience in alternative investments, focusing on real estate and other sectors. Since 2002, he has been involved in real estate development, closing over $3 billion in transactions.

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What did James Block do before Backswing Ventures?

nationally recognized real estate development firm; a nationally recognized real estate development firm.

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