THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Bo Menkiti is transforming real estate, wealth, and social impact—turning opportunity into thriving communities and lasting change. Discover all the ways he's changing the landscape.
Real Estate Investment & Development
Bo Menkiti has built a track record of transformative real estate leadership, reshaping urban neighborhoods through nearly $400M in investments and over 4.7M SF of development. Beyond creating spaces, he has pioneered structures that expand opportunity, including the Obsidian Catalyst Fund I, which advances access to capital for minority developers, as well as Impact and Opportunity Zone funds. Bo also manages a real estate-focused family office, demonstrating his expertise in building and preserving wealth through strategic, mission-driven investments. Across every project, his approach blends financial rigor with social impact, proving that real estate can be both profitable and transformative.
Defining The Future of Real Estate
As the Founder and CEO of Keller Williams Capital Properties (KWCP) for nearly two decades, Bo Menkiti built one of the fastest-growing residential brokerages in the U.S., achieving $30B in sales, four consecutive years as the nation’s fastest-growing firm, and establishing the largest Black-owned brokerage in America. Drawing on this experience, he is now focused on shaping the future of real estate—ensuring the industry continues to create thriving communities and lasting opportunity for all. Bo is centralizing services under The Power of Home and developing innovative technology solutions to solve persistent challenges in the housing ecosystem. He is also a co-founder of FORE Community, leveraging collaboration and data to advance real estate as a force for inclusion, growth, and impact nationwide.
Wealth Building
Bo Menkiti is redefining what it means to build wealth with purpose. Through his patented Wealth Building Continuum, he has developed a proven framework that empowers individuals to create lasting financial security while staying grounded in values that uplift families and communities. Bo has taught this philosophy to tens of thousands of people across the U.S., equipping them with the tools to shift from survival to generational prosperity. His influence extends beyond the classroom as co-host of The Color of Money podcast, where he sparks national conversations on equity, opportunity, and the future of wealth in America.
Social Enterprise
Bo Menkiti is a recognized leader at the intersection of business and social impact. Drawing on his experience in corporate America, his tenure as COO of College Summit, and his work building a mission-driven real estate company, Bo has shown how organizations can create lasting value for both shareholders and communities. His insights on leveraging business as a force for good have been featured in How to Change the World by David Bornstein and The Power of Social Innovation by Stephen Goldsmith, reflecting his role as a thought leader in harnessing entrepreneurship to ignite positive social change.