Why Most Hotel Developments Feel Soulless — And How Zach Rapaport Plans to Change That.

What does it take to transform real estate development into something more than just bricks and mortar—into places with soul, story, and unforgettable experiences? Today’s guest, Zach Rapaport, is on a mission to answer that question. As the founder of Meerkat Development, he’s redefining what it means to build hospitality and lifestyle-driven spaces from the ground up. His journey started in construction — literally digging foundations — and evolved into leading development projects for some of the most compelling hospitality brands today, including Joe & The Juice, Selina, and Lifehouse. From scaling global F&B concep...