Developing with Discipline and Conviction
Daniel Kaufman's Approach
Daniel Kaufman is the founder of Kaufman & Company, a unified real estate and investment platform spanning development, advisory, venture, and structured finance. With more than 25 years in the industry and over $2 billion in project value delivered, Daniel brings a hands-on approach to every stage of the development lifecycle — from land acquisition and entitlement through financing, construction, and long-term operations.
Expertise
Daniel's work spans residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors across the United States. His skill set covers build-to-rent communities, workforce and affordable housing, modular construction, and data center and AI infrastructure development — always grounded in disciplined underwriting and executional precision.
Impact
Through Kaufman & Company and its portfolio of businesses — Kaufman Development, DanReDev, Kaufman Real Estate & Consulting, Kaufman Ventures, Oldivai, and Convivium Living — Daniel has shaped thousands of residential units and commercial projects across high-growth markets. His focus: long-term value creation that serves both investors and the communities where he builds.
About Daniel Kaufman
Daniel Kaufman's Mission
Daniel Kaufman's mission is to build enduring businesses and durable real estate — platforms that combine disciplined investment, thoughtful design, and long-term operational thinking. Through Kaufman & Company, he has built an integrated ecosystem that allows him to operate across multiple asset classes, investment horizons, and developm
Daniel Kaufman's mission is to build enduring businesses and durable real estate — platforms that combine disciplined investment, thoughtful design, and long-term operational thinking. Through Kaufman & Company, he has built an integrated ecosystem that allows him to operate across multiple asset classes, investment horizons, and development strategies under one unified brand.
His development philosophy is built on five principles: strategic site selection and market alignment, integrated design and construction execution, risk identification and mitigation at every stage, consistent delivery on timelines and budgets, and high standards for quality and functionality.
Beyond the numbers, Daniel is driven by a belief that great real estate shapes how people live, work, and connect — and that building well is one of the most meaningful things you can do.