Michael Pouliot shares how he went from working construction sites in his family’s real estate business as a middle schooler to founding Eon, serving as CIO at Carbon, and overseeing $1.5B in acquisitions. His journey highlights the power of discipline, people, and purpose in building a lasting legacy.
Gained early real estate insight working with his grandfather on construction sites
Sets firm work-life boundaries by disconnecting at home to be fully present
Brings Wall Street-level discipline and quality control to every venture
Believes success comes from having the right people in the right roles
Pays above market to align teams with high-impact outcomes
Encourages entrepreneurs to take action rather than wait for perfection
Focused on creating affordable workforce housing nationwide
Measures success by legacy—hoping to celebrate his 100th surrounded by generations of family
