# Alexander Cartwright

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Under The Radar Niches: The Economics of Hotel Conversions with Alexander Cartwright (The Real Estate Investing Club #453)

Alexander Cartwright is Managing Partner at Vilicus Capital where he is responsible for managing the firms' strategy, market analysis, and underwriting. Alex has completed dozens of multifamily real estate transactions and has overseen dozens of complex rehab projects. Alex is also Associate Profes…

Nicene Creed: Defining Christian Beliefs (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (19 Jun 2024) Today's historical events: The original Nicene Creed is adopted at the First Council of Nicaea. The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars. …

Baseball – History and Origins

This episode explores the rich history and global journey of baseball. Originating from European bat-and-ball games like rounders, baseball took shape in the United States during the 19th century. With the efforts of figures like Alexander Cartwright, modern rules were established, leading to the p…

Nicene Creed: Foundation of Christian Beliefs (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (19 Jun 2025) Today's historical events: The original Nicene Creed is adopted at the First Council of Nicaea. The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars. …

Why Baseball Is Designed the Way It Is : Subscriber Episode

A Curious by Design Subscriber Special The crack of the bat. The pause before a pitch. The slow rhythm of a game that seems to move at its own pace. Baseball feels timeless—but every part of it was designed. In this subscriber special of Curious by Design, we explore how baseball became one of t…

Did Abner Doubleday Invent Baseball? The Great K-Swiss Style Debate

Discussion focuses on the perceived scam of modern youth baseball gear, ranging from sliding mitts to expensive customized bats. A historical argument breaks out over whether Abner Doubleday actually invented baseball or if it was Alexander Cartwright. They also engage in a heated debate on the coo…

Alexander Cartwright [sports]

Alexander Cartwright was a 19th-century sports pioneer recognized as the "Father of Modern Baseball" for formalizing the game’s official rules, establishing the 90-foot diamond, and founding the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club.

How did baseball begin?

Batter up! Have you ever wondered how baseball began? Long before superstars played in giant stadiums, people played wild stick-and-ball games where you could actually throw the ball at runners to get them out! Ouch! Join Mira and Finn as they step up to the plate to uncover the incredible history …

The PhD Economist Who Buys Hotels and Turns Them Into Apartments | Alexander Cartwright E93

Alexander Cartwright is a PhD economist who left a tenured professorship to buy distressed hotels and convert them into workforce housing through his company, HotelSHIFT. His business rests on a simple valuation gap: hotels trade at higher cap rates than apartments because their income is considere…