• From Antigua to Atlanta: Egbert Perry's Journey of Innovation in Urban Development (Part One)

  • Aug 15 2024
  • Length: 32 mins
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From Antigua to Atlanta: Egbert Perry's Journey of Innovation in Urban Development (Part One)

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  • In this episode of In the Black, T. Dallas Smith sits down with Egbert Perry, Chairman & CEO of Integral, a national urban development company. Perry shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Antigua to becoming a leader in urban development and community economic revitalization in the United States. Listeners will hear about Perry's humble beginnings, his scholarship to an elite New York boarding school, and his education at the University of Pennsylvania. Perry recounts how a chance connection led him to work for Herman J. Russell in Atlanta, a pivotal moment in his career. The conversation delves into valuable lessons Perry learned from Russell, including a powerful story about creativity and problem-solving when faced with limited resources. Perry's experience demonstrates the "power of being broke" and how it drove him to develop innovative solutions that shaped his future success. This episode offers insightful perspectives on entrepreneurship, urban development, and overcoming obstacles through determination and ingenuity. Don't miss this engaging discussion with one of the most influential figures in community development and real estate.
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