Sponsored by REIM Capital and founded by the firm’s business development executive, Caelan Gokani, YPIB was established to provide a space future leaders in the industry to meet and collaborate.

Young professionals from brokerages, lenders and legal firms alike met at REIM Capital’s Mayfair offices, whereby after a short introduction from the founder Caelan, members streamed down to the local pub to network and socialise over drinks.

Attending the event were representatives from companies including, Enness Global, 21 Finance, Pivot, Rainstone Money, Karaya Capital, Gunnercooke, Kuflink, Credicus, Century Capital and Anderson, Wylde and Harris.

Addressing the attendees at the group’s inaugural meet, Caelan said he wants to lay the groundwork for members to build long lasting relationships as their careers progress over the next 5 to ten years.

“I'm starting these events for everyone to get to know each other, essentially just deal with people that we actually want to be dealing with,” said Caelan at the meet.

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Commenting on the aims of the YPIB, he said: “The idea behind the event is simple, to bring together some of the most promising up-and-coming professionals in our industry and create a strong network of like-minded people, think of it as building the next wave of industry leaders!”

With the group aiming to meet every two to three months, the YPIB aims to create a space can build the future relationships that are seen with senior and established members of the industry.

Caelan is keen to bring those who are in the early stages of their careers to start making those connections.

“Had you asked me when I first finished university what I’d be doing, there wasn’t a chance I’d say it was bridging let alone know what it was, however after 18 months in the industry (which is basically all of five minutes), I have really come to love the bridging space,” said Caelan.

“Having met many others like me in the same position, I decided to start this association in the pursuit of bringing together the future figureheads in the industry.”

Despite yesterday evening being YPIB’s inaugural meet, Caelan has hopes it is only the first step in networking building for the industry’s young and upcoming professionals.

“I am aiming for this to be great opportunity to meet peers from across the industry, share ideas, and maybe even lay the groundwork for some exciting collaborations.

“I’d love this to be a regular event happening every two to three months with it growing after every event! I really want this to be a space for young professionals to begin laying the foundations for the future!”