Michael Gochman began his career in commercial real estate working for the Rockefeller Group as an executive on the leasing team at Rockefeller Center from 1984 to 1990. After working the next 6 years at commercial real estate brokerage firms CB Commercial (now CB Richard Ellis) and The Friedman Group, Mr. Gochman was recommended to Donald J. Trump to oversee the redevelopment of 40 Wall Street. The 1.2 million square foot, 72-story office tower was 90% vacant at the time. As Vice President for the Trump Organization his responsibilities included oversight of the development team (designers, engineers, contractors, vendors), in addition to the marketing and leasing of the office and retail space. In less than three years, 40 Wall Street was 95% occupied, as major leases were signed with American Express and CNA Insurance, among others. Upon completion of the development project the property's value was estimated at over $300,000,000 and remains as one of Mr. Trump's most successful investments.

Looking for a new challenge Mr. Gochman accepted TechSpace's offer to join them as a Managing Principal in 1999. TechSpace provides turn-key office environments for small technology/creative companies. Upon its opening in 1998 only a handful of class A New York office buildings were able to offer broadband internet access. The company's business model was able to capitalize on the dotcom boom. TechSpace principals raised over $25 million of venture capital to open

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