Dirk van der Velde is a real estate developer, entrepreneur, and educator who has built over $40 million in single-family and multifamily real estate—taking projects from bare land to thriving investments. As the founder of Momentasize Companies, he’s on a mission to help others scale their real estate businesses, systematize development, and build lasting wealth.

But Dirk’s journey isn’t just about business—it’s about mindset, movement, and momentum. The idea for Momentasize was born during a grueling 100-mile race training session. A lifelong athlete and former collegiate soccer player, Dirk found that endurance running unlocked a level of focus and determination that bled into every aspect of his life—business, family, and personal growth. In that moment, he blurted out that running helped him "Momentasize" his life. The concept stuck, and in 2021, he turned it into a company that now encompasses real estate development, construction, and strategic investments.

Beyond the boardroom, Dirk is a husband, father of three, and a relentless competitor—whether he’s breaking ground on a new project or training for his next marathon. He believes in pushing limits, thinking bigger, and executing with precision. His passion lies in teaching what most developers keep gatekept—helping aspiring builders break ground on their first project or seasoned investors scale their portfolios to $10M and beyond.

For Dirk, success isn’t just measured in square footage and ROI—it’s about building a life of freedom, creating impact, and staying in motion.