A Career Shaped by Exposure, Mentorship, and Purpose

Eva Wassermann describes discovering hospitality in college. Her early consulting experience provided fundamentals in underwriting, feasibility, and understanding hotel value. Mentorship shaped her move into asset management and later acquisitions, creating a career balanced between both disciplines.

She emphasizes the importance of mentors and champions at every stage of a career. Lessons from COVID broadened her perspective on risk. Her purpose is anchored in fiduciary duty to investors, and her enjoyment of the work keeps her motivated. She reflects on taking calculated risks, knowing personal comfort levels, and the critical role of networking and in‑person presence for growth.

Notable Quotes/Highlights

• “You don't know what you don't know until you're exposed to it.”
• “I still have mentors and champions . . . it’s not just when you’re starting your career out.”
• “There’s no substitute for hard work.”
• “If you’re not around . . .  you’re not learning as much, you’re missing opportunities.”
• “We all . . . have to decide what we’re comfortable with.”

Closing Reflection

Eva’s journey highlights how exposure, mentorship, and purposeful work shape a meaningful career. Her advice encourages embracing opportunities, investing in relationships, and showing up fully. Her experience reinforces that growth comes from hard work, thoughtful risk‑taking, and staying engaged with the people and purpose that matter.

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