Manish Srivastava

Manish Srivastava is a Clinical Professor of Global Real Estate Development, Investment, and Finance at New York University's School of Professional Studies (Schack Institute of Real Estate), with visiting appointments at MIT and SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan. He previously served as academic chair and real estate finance program chair at NYU and was an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University.

Education:

• Dual Master of Science in Real Estate and Architecture from MIT (Aga Khan Scholarship recipient)
• Bachelor of Architecture from University of Lucknow, India

Research Focus: His expertise spans Real Estate Finance, Urban Development, Corporate Finance, and Financial Forensics, informed by 25+ years executing $50+ billion in transactions across capital markets, M&A, and private equity. His architectural background uniquely bridges built environment theory with financial practice.

Awards:

• Aga Khan Scholarship (MIT)

Leadership & Practice: As former academic chair at NYU, he coordinated MIT-NYU joint collaborations while maintaining active industry roles. He currently serves as managing partner of Sidhant Capital Partners and advises students through clinical teaching. His board service at The Restorative Center extends his expertise into social impact.