speaking enagagements & lectures

We are available for speaking engagements. Modative has lectured at the following events:

Lecture -   USC Architecture School, Architecture 370 Class

When + Where - November 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA

TopicArchitecture Firm Start-up and Developing a Niche

Length - 45 minutes + 15 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Christian D. Navar & Derek Leavitt, AIA

USC Architecture PhD Positions 

Lecture -  USC Architecture School, Professional Practice Class

When + Where - November 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- Professional Practice: Starting and maintaining an architecture firm

Length - 45 minutes + 15 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Christian D. Navar & Derek Leavitt, AIA

USC Architecture PhD Positions 

Lecture - Urban Land Institute - LA Housing Council

When + Where - November 1, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- Small-Lot SFD Housing in the City - an innovative niche housing product.

Length - 45 minutes + 15 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Christian D. Navar

APA National Convention Modative 

Lecture - Appraisal Institute Southern California Chapter

When + Where - September 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- Understanding Small Lot Subdivision

Length - 45 minutes + 30 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Christian D. Navar & Derek Leavitt, AIA

APA National Convention Modative 

Lecture - AIA Arizona State Conference 2011

When + Where - August 18,2011 in Phoenix, AZ

Topic- Professional Practice: Small Business Success Skills

Length - 45 minutes + 15 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Christian Navar & Derek Leavitt, AIA

Synopsis - In 2006, Modative was a small startup company, founded by three entrepreneurs with a background in architecture. While the term “startup” is often associated with technology-oriented companies, this startup was unfortunately associated with a housing market that was about to burst. Two founders of Modative will share their insight on the philosophy of an architecture-oriented startup, how Modative survived the worst of the recession, and how the quest for entrepreneurship resulted, instead, in a strategic plan for pushing forward during economic uncertainty.

 

Site Tour & Lecture - American Planning Association National Planning Convention 2012

When + Where - April 16,2012 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- LA's Small Lot Ordinance

Length - 2 hour tour and 1/2 hour lecture

Modative Speakers - Christian D. Navar & Derek Leavitt, AIA

APA National Convention Modative 

Case Study & Site Tour - Urban Land Institute

When + Where - August 28,2012 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- Big Opportunities in Small Lots Case Study & Site Tour of 726 California Ave SLS

Length - 90 minutes

Modative Speakers - Christian D. Navar & Derek Leavitt, AIA

ULI tour 726 California small lot subdivision 

Going Out on Your Own - Lessons from Professionals Who Did it - Urban Land Institute

When + Where - September 27,2012 in Culver city, CA

Topic- Has the economy and downsizing, or just a vision of getting out of a larger corporation left you considering starting your own business in the real estate industry?  Join us for our two part series on starting your own business.

Length - 90 minutes

Modative Speakers - Derek Leavitt, AIA

 

Lecture & Panel Discussion - Urban Land Institute

When + Where - June 28,2012 in Century City, CA

Topic- YLG Entrepreneurial Development Series: Creating Opportunity with Small Lots

Length - 2 hours

Modative Speakers - Michael D. Scott & Derek Leavitt, AIA

ULI small lot lecture modative
 

Lecture - USC Architecture School Professional Practice Class

When + Where - April 30,2008 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- Professional Practice: Starting and maintaining a small architecture firm

Length - 45 minutes + 15 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Christian Navar, Michael Scott & Derek Leavitt, AIA

 

Lecture & Workshop - Building Industry Association of Orange County

When + Where - June 23,2011 in Irvine, CA

Topic- The Future of Urban Infill: Small Lot Ordinance Workshop

Length - 120 minutes including Q & A

Modative Speaker - Derek Leavitt, AIA

Small Lot Subdivision Lecture 

 

Lecture - USC Master of Real Estate Development Entrepenuership Group

When + Where - September 29,2011 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- Professional Practice: Small Business Success Skills

Length - 45 minutes + 15 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Christian Navar & Derek Leavitt, AIA

 

Lecture - Urban Land Institute, Young Leaders Group

 

When + Where - October 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- How to Start an Architecture Firm (or similar small business)

Length - 30 minutes + 10 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Christian Navar and Derek Leavitt, AIA

 

Lecture - USC School of Architecture, Third Year Studio

When + Where - March 30,2009 in Los Angeles, CA

Topic- Residential Infill Development in Los Angeles

Length - 45 minutes + 10 Q & A

Modative Speakers - Derek Leavitt, AIA

 
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