No Egos. Create Change.
Do It Right.
Transformative Change.
We want people to live in places filled with possibility.
We unlock a neighborhoods highest potential by empowering the next generation to learn how to turn their community’s top priorities into an actionable real estate development strategy.
Core Values That Drive Everything We Do
They are not posters on a wall. They decide how every project gets run.
Teach.
Truth.
Transparency.
Transform.
Our Promise
Five rules we hold each other to.
- Do everything with authenticity
- Find the good in everything, everyone, and every situation
- Overcome negativity through meaningful action
- Question everything, find the absolute truth
- Recognition is earned through measurable results
We do things differently.
Tipping point is dedicated to changing the landscape of real estate development by leading each project with unwavering integrity, which we know is a refreshingly different experience in commercial real estate.
Our principles are woven into the fabric of our customer experience and project process. We believe high-impact, transformational commercial real estate projects are only possible by establishing trust among all stakeholders.
Our Leadership Team
Jim Ambrose
Jim’s diverse professional background has served him well in all areas of life, as he is truly passionate about making connections and bridging gaps, not only between different industries, but also between people from different walks of life. He’s highly effective in executive leadership and strategic planning with extensive experience pioneering modern business methodologies and principles. A collaborator and relationship builder by nature, Jim’s dynamic yet approachable personality allows him to effectively communicate and uplift others. Jim leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning talents and budget realities with organizational objectives.
Grace Elash
A creative at work, as well as at heart, Grace excels at finding harmony in the disparate and giving abstract ideas a narrative structure. Her diverse set of skills in creative writing, integrated marketing communications, and graphic design enable her to convey these narratives through a variety of mediums, tailoring each message to effectively reach its audience. Grace’s belief that even the most serious stories should be engaging and accessible in their delivery motivates her to give a dynamic voice to every project she works on.
How Projects Move At Tipping Point
Research.
We immerse ourselves into your neighborhood to understand the economic and political landscapes, as well as what the community truly would like to work towards. The documentation of a community’s aspirations of a better future, coupled with the demographical and market challenges, will always lead to untapped potential for your project. We collaborate with you to maximize every opportunity for your building to reach its highest potential.
Diligence.
While authoring your project plan, we always work with you to bring in the best professionals to address the realities of your property. These are things like building codes, soil conditions, stormwater, hazardous materials, structural issues, etc. The investment in this step will help avoid unwanted surprises in the future. Lack of detailed information in the earliest stages of the project will lead to “change orders,” which can really disrupt your desired financial projections.
Filling the gaps.
We author several financial scenarios to determine how to best move the project forward, which factors in what we discover during the technical diligence process. Additional funding may be required beyond private capital investments to complete your project. Our team will explore public incentives available at federal, state and municipal level to fill any financial gaps that are identified. In some cases, it may not make sense to move a project forward without establishing a public / private partnership, and which we will help you negotiate.
Following through.
After the financial plan and funding sources are finalized, it is time to execute the project. Most investors prefer to have us remain on board throughout the design and construction process so that we can adjust the development plan and financial projections to account for any unexpected financial hurdles that may emerge. If necessary, we will pursue additional funding sources to ensure the project is completed. As a team we will remain nimble and ready to solve problems that inevitably occur.
The Proof That Possibility Works.
We don’t measure transformation in square footage. It’s about jobs created, voices heard, and momentum sparked. This is the story of what happens when a community leads — and a developer listens.
1,000,000+
Voices To Shape Their Communities50+
Community Driven Visions Created4,760+
Jobs Created from Community Driven Development$200MM
of Capital Raised to Drive Transformative Change12
High Impact Places In Progress or Built in Last 3 Years100%
Success Rate to Secure Private Capital to Finish the JobDo You Seek Transformative Change?
Tell us about your community, their big ideas, or the next generation who whines to create new experiences.