Erik Rutter is a co-Founder of Carpe Real Estate Partners. Prior to founding Carpe Real Estate Partners, Erik worked at Tishman Speyer, where he worked in the New York acquisitions group, the Brazil portfolio management group, and the New York asset management group. Most notably, Erik oversaw the redevelopment efforts of Rockefeller Center. In addition to his professional endeavors, Erik currently serves as the Chairman and Founder of the NextGen board of Next Autism – where, together with the larger board, he has raised over $10 million benefiting programs and schools that help Autistic children live better lives today. Erik also sits on the WDRC - the Wynwood Design Review Committee, which ensures that new developments in Wynwood are compatible with the cultural and architectural character of the Wynwood Arts District. Erik graduated from Georgetown University with a B.A. degree in English and History.