# Exotic Alts (w/ SomeraRoad's Ian Ross) & Taconic's Lab Leak

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Podcast: [The Promote Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-promote-podcast-7245267)
Published: 2025-12-17T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, we’re talking exotic alts – the far-flung corners of CRE that are starting to catch serious institutional interest. Think car washes, aviation hangars and the like. We're joined by Ian Ross , managing partner of SomeraRoad , to talk through the fascinating niche of aviation infrastructure and how it's been supercharged by the Big Beautiful Bill . Then, we walk through Taconic Partners' failed grand experiment with life science real estate in NYC – $2B deployed, not much to show for it. To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com For feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com And please rate us and write a review on Apple . Follow our guest on LinkedIn : Ian Ross Up your CRE game: Consider becoming a premium subscriber to The Promote to unlock access to expert CRE content. Take 10% off annual subscriptions by using this link: https://www.thepromote.com/upgrade?offer_id=b700858f-21e0-47a2-9695-a93055d3ed15 Further reading/listening: Taconic Invested $2B To Be NYC's Leading Life Sciences Developer. Then The Market Froze Bonus Depreciation Boom Times in Private Aviation Net Leash Car Wash Sales Surge AUM Gobbling, Explained

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