Founder

Erik Hayden is the founder and managing partner of Urban Catalyst. He is responsible for developing more than $3.5 billion in real estate projects, including over 2,300 residential units in the California Bay Area. Hayden has experience in acquisition, contract negotiation, due diligence, risk assessment, financing, construction, and disposition of multifamily, single-family and large mixed-use and master-planned developments. He maintains relationships with a broad network of property owners, enabling him to identify and acquire prime investments. Hayden also has expertise in navigating projects through the entitlement process by working with elected officials, community groups, and political organizations to gain support and get projects approved.