Satyen Pandya

About Satyen Pandya

After spending 25+ years leading technology teams and building highly scaled products, I retired at 48 as the CTO of a public company.What made that possible wasn’t luck - it was passive income from real estate investing.For more than a decade, I built a portfolio of single-family and multifamily rental properties that quietly generated steady cash flow while I focused on my tech career. Over time, that income grew large enough to let me retire, and that changed everything.When I finally stepped away from technology, I was able to live life on my own terms:* Took a year off to travel around the world with my wife and kids* Spent real, unhurried time with my parents, extended family, and friends* Completed multiple meditation and mindfulness courses* Focused on giving back to causes I care about because I finally had both the time and freedom to do soI loved my years in technology, but I love my retirement even more. I no longer need to sell my time for money.Now, I’ve started a new chapter: helping others achieve financial freedom faster by investing in commercial real estate, specifically multifamily apartment buildings that produce reliable passive income.If you’ve ever wondered:* How can I make my money work for me instead of me working for money?* What does it actually take to build sustainable passive income through real estate?* How can I accelerate my journey to financial freedom without taking reckless risks?Let’s talk. I’m happy to share what I’ve learned from my own journey - the mistakes, the wins, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference.Book a call with me here » https://calendly.com/satyenp if you’re curious about how to start or scale your own path to passive income and early financial independence.

Experience

1. Managing Principal

   Highrise Capital

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Helping professionals achieve financial freedom through passive income from multifamily real estate.After 25+ years leading global technology teams and products and ultimately retiring as a public company CTO at 48, I experienced firsthand the power of true financial freedom.The turning point? Passive income from real estate.For more than a decade, I built a portfolio of single-family and multifamily rentals that replaced my active income and allowed me to retire early, travel the world with my family, and live life entirely on my own terms.Now, through Highrise Capital, I’m on a mission to help others do the same.I work with professionals and investors who:* Want to build sustainable, recession-resilient passive income streams* Are ready to diversify beyond stocks and mutual funds* Don’t have the time (or desire) to be landlords but want to benefit from real estate* Value transparency, education, and alignment in every dealWhat I offer:* Educational sessions and strategy calls on building passive income portfolios* Access to vetted multifamily real estate investment opportunities* Step-by-step guidance for investors who want to accelerate their financial freedom timelineIf you’ve ever wondered how to stop trading your time for money, let’s connect. Book a call with me here » https://calendly.com/satyenp

Skills

• R&D
• C#
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Perl
• Agile Project Management
• Integration
• Product Management
• Software Project Management
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Analysis
• Automation
• Team Management
• Databases
• Software Design
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Test Automation
• Web Services
• Linux
• Business Intelligence
• Leadership
• Sdlc
• Oracle
• Software Engineering
• Requirements Analysis
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Testing
• Team Leadership
• Soa
• Unix
• Quality Assurance