Jay Chang

Jay founded Hestia Capital, a real estate development company located in Los Angeles, California. Its mission is building affordable housing through creative methods and policies. Jay's mission revolves around enhancing the apartment living experience by seamlessly integrating community events with co-living units, fostering convenience, happiness, and affordability for residents. Prior to Hestia, Jay launched his own company in Cambodia in 2020 and worked at CIM Group in 2017 as an Analyst. His experience includes entitlements, cost management, investment analysis, and construction management for ground-up projects, such as apartments, mixed-use, and hotels. Among Jay's noteworthy achievements are projects such as the PRIZMA Apartment and the luxurious EDITION Hotel in West Hollywood. Furthermore, he has played a pivotal role in the realization of the R3 Metropolis, featuring striking 60-story and 27-story towers situated in Downtown Los Angeles. Jay holds a cum laude civil engineering degree from UCLA. When he isn't immersed in his professional endeavors, he indulges in various hobbies. Jay enjoys traveling, playing pickleball, hosting potlucks, engaging in board games, and reading.