Why choose Us

Vision

Convergence Future

The places we create must be thought of as more than just physical locations. They are the convening points for social transactions between individuals and institutions. Places that inspire thought, engagement and creativity can change the world.

We face challenges that are far too complex for one perspective or approach to address. Our shared future requires shared solutions that involve a variety of people and ideas. Therefore, we must create more places that are driven by inclusivity, accessibility and diversity. These are the places that change the world, remove barriers and move society forward.

B Corp

What is a Public Benefit Corporation (B Corp)?

B Corps are leaders of a global movement to use business as a force for good. They are committed to using the power of business for the higher purpose of solving society’s most challenging problems. 

B Corps are for-profit companies that meet rigorous standards of operations, social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. 

Learn more about the B Corp movement.

Experience

Experience

For over 15 years Convergent, B-Corp’s Founder and President, Mason Ailstock, has dedicated his professional career to the convergence of diverse organizations around shared objectives that advance positive global change. His leadership experience has proven the value of cultivating lasting relationships built on foundations of trust, integrity and accountability. These qualities have been the mandate of Convergent as we have developed a global network of leading change agents, government officials and social innovators.

Within the context of international research parks and innovation districts, Convergent has developed creative real estate strategies, operated innovation driven R&D convening facilities, and implemented new collaborative public/private initiatives attracting millions of dollars in investment.

Convergent’s combination of experience in the areas of planning, green building, university relations, private industry and start-ups, public/private investments, master plan development/implementation, and operations strategy allow us to analyze problems with a diversity of perspectives. We believe that areas of innovation are extraordinary places where ideas should flow freely, where relationships and cross-disciplinary interactions are a matter of survival and where people from every corner of the world should freely gather together to pursue their ideas.

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Mason is Past President of the Association of  University Research Parks (AURP), an Eisenhower Fellow with an international network of trusted partners, and a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) University Innovation & Development Council.

Solutions

Solutions

Solutions

OPERATIONS & BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Convergent leads in the creation of flexible operation strategies that take a development through initial start-up and aligned for long-term sustainability.

University Research Park & Innovation District Start-up & Operations

University-Anchored Incubators & Accelerators

Auditing & Adjusting Existing Operational Strategies

Organizational Goal Setting & Prioritization

Proactive Tenant Recruitment & Retention Processes

REAL ESTATE ADVISORY, NEGOTIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Convergent provides leading advisory development services that enhance value and establish vibrant destinations.

Development of Project Financing & Execution Strategies

Economic Development Partnership & Incentives Planning

Coordination of Architects, Engineers & Developers

RFP & RFQ Procurement Management

Contract Negotiations / Leasing / Term-Sheets / Purchases

CONVERGENT COMMUNITY MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & ACTIVATION

Convergent is focused on relationships and the cultivation of purpose driven communities that thrive on activation.

Marketing & Communications Strategies & Metrics

Rebranding Social Channels, Traditional Media and Websites 

University, Industry & Start-up Mixed-Use Programming

Connectivity to Community & Market Demand

Convergence of Arts, Humanities, Technology & Science

University-Anchored Innovation Districts International Network