About AMB Insights
AMB Insights is a boutique real estate development and advisory firm with team members based in Washington, DC, New York, and Bangkok. We guide mission-driven organizations, developers, and global investors through three core service lines:
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Development Advisory – Strategic support from concept to close, including feasibility, entitlements, capital stack structuring, and owner’s representation.
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Investment Consulting – Capital introduction and cross-border advisory connecting Southeast Asia–based investors with vetted U.S. development opportunities.
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Education – Masterclasses, workshops, and mentorship programs designed to build capacity and empower emerging developers.
With over $1B in real estate transactions managed, our team brings precision, mission alignment, and deep expertise to every engagement.
We build lasting partnerships—not just projects.
Meet Our Founder
Alexsis M. Blakely is the Founder and Managing Principal of AMB Insights, a boutique real estate development and advisory firm based in Washington, DC, with staff in DC and Bangkok, Thailand. With over 15 years of experience spanning real estate, finance, and community development, she brings a unique perspective to complex real projects and partnerships.
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Spanish Harlem roots – Inspired by her upbringing in New York City’s largest concentration of public housing to create equitable, high-impact spaces that strengthen communities and expand opportunity.
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Commitment to equity & mentorship – Dedicated to sharing knowledge and opening doors for women and traditionally underrepresented professionals in real estate development.
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Multidisciplinary career path – Experience spans regulatory compliance, construction, public relations, and development management, providing a holistic approach to complex projects.
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Fellowship & accelerator recognition – Alumna of the Equitable Development Initiative, Amazon Housing Equity Accelerator Fellowship, and Ascend.Her Capital Accelerator.
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Education – Earned a B.A. from Wesleyan University and is a alumna of The Hotchkiss School.
Alexsis M. Blakely
Managing Principal
