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Chris Wartko
CEO & Partner, United States
Chris Wartko

With a J.D. from Emory Law and a B.A. from UCLA, Chris is well-versed in the real estate development process, from initial entitlements to final delivery. Having found himself in sales, legal, development, and marketing roles in both residential and commercial real estate, he’s worked across five major U.S. markets, and directly worked on real estate development projects spanning 38 states. Chris leads the day to day operations of MIP, including property sourcing, acquisition, rehabilitation, and repositioning.

Ales Smetana
CEO & Partner, Czechia
Ales Smetana

With a PhD from Prague University of Economics and Business, Ales is a sucessful serial entrepreneur. Having founded, grow, and continues to run the operations of numerous business that span internationally. Ales' diverse background has allowed him to have global connections, that are readily available and great resources to have during anyone's real estate journey.

Nikki Gallaway
Director of Operations, United States
Nikki Gallaway

With a Masters degree in Psychology and a wide variety of experience in different industries, Nikki is the state-side contact for MIP. Growing up in Florida and having relatives expanding and building property internationally, her knowledge helps in the operations and development at MIP. 

Past Successful Ventures

BRIDGE714

Café - Cowork - Youth Academic Institute

BRIDGE714 is the much-needed hub in our country, designed to enrich both the community and its residents. Offering a comprehensive range of services for individuals, families, and businesses, our aim is to foster growth in our city and among its people.

From technical education for both children and adults to coworking spaces, and workshops on various work and lifestyle topics. We also have a multimedia play area for the little ones, a virtual reality center, a digital photography classroom, and a stylish café.

As a socially responsible entity, we collaborate closely with the city of Most to promote technical education, striving to position our city as a technological leader in our region. Welcome to BRIDGE (MOST) – where development and community converge.

  • BRIDGE Chodba
  • BRIDGE Cafe
  • BRIDGE Coworking
  • BRIDGE Playground Joga
  • BRIDGE Playground Kids
  • Into The Box
  • Into The Box is an innovative off-grid
  • Into The Box addresses housing affordability while promoting environmental responsibility.
  • Into The Box successfully merges creativity

Into The Box

Affordable Housing - Off-Grid - Hospitality

Into The Box is an innovative off-grid housing company that repurposes shipping containers into affordable, sustainable homes. Specializing in eco-friendly designs, the company creates cost-effective housing solutions tailored to meet the increasing demand for alternative living spaces. By transforming industrial materials into modern, off-grid homes, Into The Box addresses housing affordability while promoting environmental responsibility.
The company’s projects have been recognized for their unique approach to sustainability and adaptability, offering an attractive solution for affordable housing markets. Into The Box successfully merges creativity, functionality, and environmental stewardship, setting a new standard for affordable, off-grid living.