Chapter 6Richard Ziman
1Arden Realty and Rexford Industrial, Beverly Hills, , California, USA

Success is about making a difference
Known for being a real estate mogul and a philanthropist, Richard Ziman is a man who has always looked at the future. His passion for changing the world centers on education, and his mission is about passing on knowledge and creating things that last, even though buildings last a short time compared to this view of the future. For five full decades he has been defined by his admirable efforts to give back to the community in all shapes and forms. Even before he became a Real Estate Titan, Richard Ziman was investing in social causes. Investment in the world around you pays back dividends.
In recent years, things have come full circle, and now more young minds can learn about real estate at the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate—a powerful institute of learning funded by an endowment from Richard Ziman himself. He still sits on the boards of UCLA, as well as other universities, so that he can continue to pour wisdom gained from decades at the top of the real estate game into the next generations.
Every human has a moral imperative to make the world a better place, and this Titan lives up to that obligation. As a lifelong philanthropist, Richard Ziman has donated to many amazing causes from medical research to education around the world. Through education, ...