Real Estate Developer, Investor and Entrepreneur
A proven track record of buying & building property and starting & scaling businesses
Barak Diskin
Barak Diskin has built a robust career in real estate, showcasing a diverse skillset rooted in acquisitions, development, and strategic management.
About
Barak Diskin, a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, brings over 20 years of expertise in real estate acquisitions, development, construction, and management, leading more than $5 billion in transactions across 100+ cities. As a co-founder of CloudKitchens in 2015, he established its first Los Angeles facility and shaped its early vision. As Head of Global Real Estate, Barak drove global expansion, securing and developing hundreds of properties in over 30 countries, scaling CloudKitchens’ innovative ghost kitchen model. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling with his wife, Miriam, and daughters, Dominique and Dalia.
20 Years
Of real estate investment experience and development
30 Counties
Led developments in the US, Canada, Middle East, Europe, LATAM, Asia and Australia
Projects Types
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Office, Land and Ghost Kitchens
Over 100 Cities
Including New York, Shanghai, Paris, Sydney, Mumbai, and Sao Paulo
Scaling Real Estate and Ops Globally
Barak Diskin’s real estate expertise expanded significantly when he helped launch CloudKitchens, alongside Diego Berdakin and Sky Dayton.
Later, when Travis Kalanick joined as CEO, Diskin transitioned from Head of Operations to Head of Real Estate. He led the global rollout of specialized facilities in 30 countries, managing a portfolio worth over $2 billion in real estate assets.
Acquisitions
Design & Development
Construction & Procurement
Property Management
Entrepreneurial Range
As a seasoned real estate developer, Barak Diskin has orchestrated hundreds of acquisitions and development projects, most notably as Global Head of Real Estate at City Storage Systems, where he drove the expansion of CloudKitchens’ delivery-only food facilities across the globe. His experience and portfolio span multi-family, retail, office, and land developments, with investments stretching from California to Florida. In 2010, Diskin co-founded MeUndies with Jonathan Shokrian, a subscription e-commerce brand that exceeded $100 million in annual revenue. His entrepreneurial range blends calculated risk-taking with visionary leadership, thriving across diverse industries.
Multi-Family Investments
Built a robust portfolio of apartment buildings in Los Angeles, prioritizing high-quality, affordable housing.
Office and Retail Value
Repositioned vacant or distressed office and retail properties into thriving commercial spaces
Co-Founder of MeUndies
Helped launch a direct-to-consumer brand revolutionizing the underwear industry with bold designs and a subscription model.
Causes
Investments
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