025: Adam Kahati, Founder and President of ADCO Builders
Thu Feb 05 2026
ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Adam Kahati is the Founder and President of ADCO Builders, a construction management & general construction firm that helps clients bring their commercial spaces to life — on time, on budget, and with clarity every step of the way. With a background in architecture and construction, I specialize in streamlining complex buildouts and coordinating the many moving parts that go into a successful project. Whether it's retail, office, or hospitality, I work closely with clients and design teams to turn ideas into fully realized spaces. With Argentine roots, I bring the same passion and pride I feel for the national team (and for Messi!) into my work - driven, collaborative, and always aiming to deliver results that people can be proud of.
Before launching ADCO in 2022, Adam led high-profile buildouts for clients including Google, and NBC. Adam's ability to navigate complex project environments & shifting market conditions makes him a trusted advisor & strategic partner for clients nationwide. Adam is a graduate of the University of Maryland.
Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kahati-0ba878130/
ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.
Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com
Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.
And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.
The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts
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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Adam Kahati is the Founder and President of ADCO Builders, a construction management & general construction firm that helps clients bring their commercial spaces to life — on time, on budget, and with clarity every step of the way. With a background in architecture and construction, I specialize in streamlining complex buildouts and coordinating the many moving parts that go into a successful project. Whether it's retail, office, or hospitality, I work closely with clients and design teams to turn ideas into fully realized spaces. With Argentine roots, I bring the same passion and pride I feel for the national team (and for Messi!) into my work - driven, collaborative, and always aiming to deliver results that people can be proud of. Before launching ADCO in 2022, Adam led high-profile buildouts for clients including Google, and NBC. Adam's ability to navigate complex project environments & shifting market conditions makes him a trusted advisor & strategic partner for clients nationwide. Adam is a graduate of the University of Maryland. Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kahati-0ba878130/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts