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Marc-Antoine Juanéda is Director of Product Management at Cotality Real Estate Solutions, overseeing industry-leading products such as Matrix, MLS-Touch, and Prospects CRM, used by over 1.2 million real estate professionals across North America. After his stage presentation at Recharge 2026, he sat down with Alex to share what's to come for Cotality and the future of real estate tech now that A.I. is becoming ubiquitous.
Will Parrish is the Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Lula, a Kansas City-based proptech platform built to streamline property maintenance for property managers and their residents. Will co-founded Lula alongside CEO Bo Lais with a mission to make property maintenance smarter — pivoting the business during the pandemic to focus on property managers in the single-family rental space, a move that fueled rapid growth. Lula recently closed a $28 million Series A round and is expanding from 42 markets to 60, with heavy investment in AI and automation. Before co-founding Lula, Will spent nearly two decades in enterprise sales and business development, including a long tenure at Thomson Reuters. (00:53) - How Lula Started(02:34) - Trading Corporate for Startup Life(03:29) - Is Maintenance Archaic(05:49) - Where Work Orders Fail(07:30) - Scaling 100K Work Orders(12:28) - Building Vendor Trust & Quality(13:19) - Expanding Markets(16:16) - Flat Rate Pricing Playbook(19:15) - Ideal Rental Customers(21:54) - Integrations(25:47) - AI In Maintenance(30:21) - Future of Lula(32:14) - ROI for Property Owners & Operators(35:49) - Hardware play ahead?(39:12) - Collaboration Superpower: MacGyver
Don Tepman, known as StripMallGuy, is the founder of TownCentre Capital, a private equity firm focused on buying neighborhood strip centers across the United States. With over 20 years of retail real estate investing, he has completed over 45 acquisitions and raised more than $150M in LP capital, and has built one of commercial real estate's most followed voices on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram with over half a million followers.This episode was recorded live on the red carpet at the 4th Annual Real Estate Gala in New York City, co-hosted by Don Tepman and Bob Knakal.(00:00) – Tangent Joins Commercial Observer(01:40) – ICSC Vegas Panel & Live Podcasts (03:41) – Social Media & In-person Events as a Business Tool(03:59) – StripMallGuy's AI AHA Moment(04:18) – Why PropTech Is Hard(05:02) – Death of the Cold Call(5:33) - Last Tech Solution SMG Adopted(6:45) - Collaboration Superpower: Charlie Munger(07:31) – Rise of Tech Founders with CRE Backgrounds
In this special episode of Tangent Proptech, Edward Cohen is on the red carpet at one of the most exclusive commercial real estate events of the year: the Real Estate Gala in New York City. This episode features rapid-fire conversations with founders, investors, brokers, developers, and operators across the proptech and commercial real estate ecosystem. A big focus of the evening was on AI. Namely, this question: how is AI being used in real estate right now? And possibly more front-and-center: what's hype and what's here to stay? From leasing and marketing to underwriting and financial modeling, this episode explores where artificial intelligence is already driving value in real estate, where it's falling short, and how we can close the gap.(00:00) - Welcome to the Real Estate Gala Red Carpet Interviews (02:30) - Cyrus Claffey (ButterflyMX): AI Across Product, Marketing, & Operations (06:00) - Zach Molzer (Molzer Development) & Madi Bremer (CBRE): Networking & AI in Leasing (08:30) - Gabe Einhorn (VryfID): Content, Consistency, and AI Efficiency (10:00) - Kaylan Knitowski (Franklin Street): AI Workflows and Competing with Experience (13:30) - David Auerbach (Hoya Capital): Driving Tech Adoption in Real Estate (14:45) - Adam Steiner (Rick, Steiner, Fell, and Benowitz): Document Automation & Bridging Tech and Business (16:45) - Humberto Lopes (HL Dynasty, Gotham Housing Alliance): A Human-First Real Estate Perspective (19:15) - Jovian Lopes (Gotham Housing Alliance): AI for Research vs Human Relationships (21:00) - Lauren O'Breza (Foresite CRE): AI in Brokerage & Underwriting (24:30) - Pablo Barreiro (Fortec): Simplifying Tech Adoption & the Future of Financing (26:00) - Shanti Ryle (Crexi): AI Data Enrichment & Storytelling Advantage (30:30) - Rameen Inayat (Ryan): AI for Admin & Property Tax Insights (32:00) - Collaboration Superpower: Priya Parker
Are you paying for tools you never actually open? You are not alone.On this episode of RWorld Talk, Chris Krzemien sits down with our resident tech expert, Jonathan Lickstein, Chief Operating Officer for LoKation Real Estate, fresh off a two-day conference, to break down what is actually working in real estate tech right now, what is worth skipping, and how to get the most out of TechCon 2026.Jonathan pulls zero punches. He shares the exact tools he uses every day, why he switched from ChatGPT to Claude, and how a single AI tool eliminated 60 percent of someone's inbox in the first week. They also get into how AI is now writing listing videos, posting to social media, and drafting emails without agents lifting a finger.We Covered: ➡️ The best questions to ask vendors at the TechCon expo before signing up for anything➡️ ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini, and which one is actually right for your workflow➡️ How to walk into TechCon already knowing what you are shopping for➡️ and more…TechCon 2026 is coming up on Friday, May 15th, and this episode is your prep guide. Get registered at rworld.comFOLLOW US:Instagram: @rworldtalkLinkedIn: @rworldtalkpodcastWebsite: https://rworld.com/LISTEN ON AUDIO:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TFUYs7cTWw539wUD7aLkE?si=79cdc73ede2f4828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rworld-talk-south-florida-real-estate/id1671206655#TechCon2026 #RealEstateTech #OurWorldTalk #AIForRealtors #SouthFloridaRealEstate #RealtorTips #RealEstateMarketing #BeachesMLS
Ido Genosar is the CEO and Founder of Verobotics, the pioneering robotics solution for building façade maintenance, inspection, and upkeep. Prior to this, he led innovation at Aluminium Construction, Israel's biggest façade constructor. His diverse background in building exteriors, technology and global business development is at the core of his mission to solve deep-rooted inefficiencies with breakthrough innovation.(00:50) - “Miracle” Robotics(02:50) - What the Façade Robot Does(03:11) - Humanoids vs. Task-Specific Robots(04:28) - Why Robotics Demos Fail in the Real World(06:05) - VC Lens on Robotics(09:13) - Funding & Adoption Reality(12:48) - Façades as a Data Blind Spot(15:11) - Construction Signoff & Compliance(16:00) - Unions, Scaffolding & Safety(18:07) - New Data-driven Decisions(20:52) - Where's the Long-Term Value (29:33) - Humans in the Loop(31:48) - Best-Fit Buildings Today(33:03) - Robots in 5 to 10 Years(36:43) - Collaboration Superpower: Sir James Dyson, Leonardo Torres
Zach Schofel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cosign, a data-driven guarantor platform helping property owners and managers boost economic occupancy while expanding housing options for renters. Cosign aims to redefine renter underwriting and help multifamily owners convert more demand into leases. He is also a Principal at Eastman Residential, the largest buyers of distress student housing in the country. He leads a portfolio of 3,000+ multifamily units across the US, with a focus on student housing and value-add multifamily strategies. (01:34) - The Eastman Residential Story (02:29) - Cosign Origin (03:39) - Limits of Credit Scores (06:46) - Fraud Screening Landscape (08:05) - Scale of the Problem (11:54) - Underwriting Signals (13:25) - Value creation in Multifamily tech (15:49) - How VC Underwrites Insurtech (18:06) - Feature: Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2026 in Vegas on Sep. 22-24 (20:35) - Cosign's Differentiation (24:17) - Mark Cuban's Investment (26:21) - AI in Operations(28:18) - Collaboration Superpower: Jared Kushner & Philip Hubert
Oded Noy is the Chief Technology Officer at Crexi, where he leads the development of technology transforming the commercial real estate industry. A serial entrepreneur, mentor, and investor, Oded previously co-founded TrueCar, helping scale it through its IPO, and has been a longtime managing partner at Amplify.LA, an early-stage venture fund. With a track record of building and advising high-growth SaaS companies, Oded brings deep expertise in scaling platforms, driving innovation, and building high-performing teams. Known for his philosophy that great work comes from being part of something bigger than yourself, he is also a passionate advocate for mentorship and developing the next generation of builders.(01:43) - Crexi's Evolution(02:55) - The CRE Info Problem(03:13) - Why Docs Create Bottlenecks(06:42) - Information vs Intelligence in CRE(08:54) - Proprietary Data Advantage (09:28) - Lessons from TrueCar for CRE(10:07) - Crexi Vault(11:25) - Becoming the CRE OS(13:56) - Build vs Buy in the AI Era(17:14) - Vibe Coding Inside Real Estate Firms(21:52) - Feature: Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2026 in Vegas on Sep. 22-24(22:43) - How AI Compresses Deal Cycles(24:29) - What Differentiates Winners in CRE(30:48) - What Gets Automated Next(35:39) - Collaboration Superpower: Geoffrey Hinton & Marcus Licinius Crassus
Adoption and investment in tech and AI have accelerated in the commercial real estate industry. Finally, right? How should you pick the right tech, the right system, the right provider? When picking a broker to sell your property should you ask how they increase demand, share data and track interest? How should you consider what's most important to your own business and make the right tech choices? Join broker Michael Bull, CCIM and Buildout CEO Helen Calvin as they share real intelligence on artificial intelligence and technology. TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/ Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Adam Segal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cove, a property operations and tenant experience platform used across 3,500 buildings in the US, and 15% of office buildings in Manhattan, NYC. He started as an operator, building and managing a network of coworking spaces, which led to creating Cove as an in-house solution to run building operations more efficiently. Under his leadership, Cove has grown into a unified platform that replaces fragmented systems across access, maintenance, visitor management, and tenant engagement, and is trusted by major institutional owners including RXR, Silverstein, Nuveen, and Blackstone, powering operations in assets like Chicago's Willis Tower. Adam focuses on solving real operational problems for property teams first, then scaling those solutions across portfolios to improve efficiency, retention, and overall asset performance.(02:01) - From Coworking to Cove(03:19) - Platform & Asset Focus(05:08) - Willis Tower(07:05) - How Cove Wins Buildings(10:04) - Change Management Playbook(13:11) - Operational Blind Spots(15:46) - Owner vs 3rd-party Management(18:12) - Feature: CREtech New York(19:35) - How Tenants Use Cove(23:37) - AI in Property Operations(26:36) - Real-Time Feedback(29:05) - Staying Through Asset Sales(30:36) - Collaboration Superpower: Thomas A. Edison
Brian Turner is the CEO of OTI, a master systems integrator that connects HVAC, lighting, and building systems into unified platforms to drive operational and energy efficiency, and ESG performance across the built environment. With over 30 years of experience in building automation, Brian has worked closely with major property owners to advance system integration and building data strategies. Prior to OTI, he led Controlco and later BuildingsIOT, where he helped shape the evolution of smart building infrastructure and IoT-driven operations. At OTI, Brian is focused on transforming how buildings operate by bringing together fragmented systems into a single, intelligent layer—making buildings smarter, more efficient, and easier to manage.(01:40) - What's OTI (02:32) - 30 Years of Building Technology(04:13) - The Retrofit Opportunity(05:55) - Why LEED Performance Slips(07:03) - Investing in Energy Technology(11:17) - A Unified Brain for Buildings(14:48) - How OTI Engages Clients(16:08) - Product Roadmap(18:55) - Regulation vs Real Market Drivers(19:59) - Comfort Across Asset Classes(25:27) - Feature: Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2026 in Vegas on Sep. 22-24(26:19) - Local Law 97(27:49) - When Owners Take Action on Energy(34:33) - Split Incentives in Leases(38:12) - Passive House Needs Operational Technology(40:20) - Wireless & Lower Retrofit Costs(44:49) - Where AI Adds Value(48:20) - Collaboration Superpower: Albert Einstein and Claude Shannon
For many property management teams, technology can feel more like a hurdle than a help. But what if IT could actually empower your staff instead of overwhelming them?In this episode of Tech Diva Biz Talks, Audrey Wiggins speaks with Lara Hamilton, Director of IT Services at HelpDeskRealty. Lara has spent more than 15 years helping multifamily and affordable housing organizations simplify their systems, scale their infrastructure, and maintain compliance across complex property portfolios.They discuss cybersecurity, AI, scalable IT infrastructure, and the often-overlooked human side of technology, how making systems usable and practical for staff can transform day-to-day operations and strengthen entire organizations.CONTACT LARA HAMILTONhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larahamilton-multifamilyit/HelpDeskRealty.comSend us a messageSupport the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywigginsTo work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.
Michael Feldman is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Choice New York Companies, a group of firms providing property management, building staffing, and brokerage services to medium and large residential buildings across New York City. He built the company from zero revenue to roughly $27M in revenue and $5.1M in EBITDA before selling the business to Associa Corp. in 2021. Today, Michael remains active in the real estate industry as a real estate and tech investor and advisor, bringing decades of operational experience building and scaling service platforms in the New York multifamily market and beyond.(01:17) - From Hollywood to New York Real Estate(03:35) - How PM Models Evolved(04:50) - Decision to Exit in 2021(05:59) - Why Few New Entrants & Barriers to Entry(09:49) - AI Use Cases in Property Management(12:00) - Feature: Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2026 in Vegas on Sep. 22-24(12:51) - 'War' Stories(16:05) - M&A & Industry Consolidation(20:51) - Collaboration Superpower: Winston Churchill
“The most curious person in multifamily,” Moshe Crane is the VP of Branding and Strategic Initiatives at Sage Ventures, a Maryland-based real estate investment and management firm focused on multifamily and other asset acquisitions and development in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The company manages more than $1B in assets and over 4,000 apartment units while developing and selling new homes. Moshe also hosts the Curious Wire podcast and writes the Curious Deal newsletter, where he breaks down multifamily deals, careers, and industry trends while exploring how operators build, finance, and scale real estate businesses.(01:45) - Moshe's Real Estate Path(02:32) - Deals Returning to the Market(06:05) - Sage Ventures' Market Focus(07:27) - Defining Great Operators(08:27) - The Third-Party Talent Crunch(10:17) - Systems Beat Stars(12:36) - The Sage Operations Playbook(15:47) - Fraud Screening Tools(19:01) - The Roving Team Mindset(21:05) - Moshe's Role(23:56) - Feature: CREtech New York Oct. 20–21 (25:52) - The Accidental Self-Storage Win(26:41) - Office-to-Storage Conversions(28:21) - A Scrappy Deal Mix(28:58) - Low-Basis Development Opportunities(29:46) - Pitching Flexibility to LPs(30:26) - No Gurus, Just Operators(33:58) - Discipline Over Vertical Integration(36:19) - PropTech Ecosystem Shifts(39:38) - Proptech Adoption(44:42) - Motivation, Curiosity & Faith(49:31) - Collaboration Superpower: Bill Walsh
Shahar Goldboim is the Founder and CEO of Boom, an AI-enabled property management platform for short-term rental portfolios built by operators. Shahar is an entrepreneur and builder, and he launched Boom with his two sibblings after identifying real-world operational pain points inside a large South Florida property management company as it scaled. Under his leadership, Boom delivers comprehensive software that simplifies workflows, increases revenue, and reduces costs for property managers.(02:15) - Why Short-Term Rentals Are the Hardest Asset Class(02:44) - Fragmentation and the Review-Driven Revenue Trap(04:13) - The Spark: A Miami Airbnb Experiment(05:30) - From Airbnb Host to Property Manager(07:31) - Software Fragmentation in STR Ops(07:55) - From SaaS to Baas (Business-as-Software)(09:09) - Boom, the AI PMS(12:47) - Enabling Proactive Ops(13:51) - The $12M+ Fundraise(14:47) - Winning Investors with Hospitality & Tech Credibility(16:53) - Feature: Blueprint Vegas 2026(17:46) - STR Market Context and the Vacasa Lesson(21:03) - Replacing Point Solutions(23:47) - ROI, AI Moats, Future of STR Ops(32:06) - Collaboration Superpower: Tony Robbins (Wiki)
Tiffany Yeh, MD is the CEO and Co-Founder of Eztia Materials, a climate-tech venture developing energy-efficient cooling materials to protect people from extreme heat. With a mission to advance hard tech solutions at the climate-health nexus, Tiffany draws on her unique background as a physician, engineer, and public health advocate to build technologies that improve global health in a warming world.(01:13) - Dr. Ye's Background & Inspiration (01:52) - The Heat Challenge(05:20) - Singapore and the Power of Cooling(06:32) - Why Construction Has Been Slow to Adapt (07:22) - The Human Factor(08:14) - HydroVolt Technology(09:29) - Business Model, Distribution & Competition(11:19) - Worker Comfort (15:32) - Hidden Productivity Crisis Brewing(18:18) - Feature: Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2026 in Vegas on Sep. 22-24 (19:21) - The Secret Sauce Behind HydroVolt (20:31) - Prototyping & Real-World Applications (21:32) - Measuring Impact & ROI (23:34) - Pitching to VCs & Investors(25:31) - Product Roadmap(29:08) - Collaboration Superpower: Lionel Messi
Is AI about to replace real estate agents? According to Dave Garland—Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures—the answer is no. In this episode of Stay Paid, Dave breaks down why relationships still drive success, how technology should empower (not replace) agents, and what venture capital sees coming next for the industry. From mergers and acquisitions to AI, branding, and the future of real estate transactions, this conversation delivers a rare, insider perspective every agent needs to hear.
Frank Rohde is the Founder and CEO of Ownify, a fractional homeownership platform pairing institutional and impact investors with qualified first-time buyers to make homeownership more accessible. With a 20+ year career at the intersection of finance, credit analytics, and technology, Frank previously led Nomis Solutions, scaling it into a global mortgage pricing engine used by top banks. Earlier roles include leadership at FICO, founding the early online insurer eCoverage, and launching AI models before it was trendy. Born in Germany, Frank is a former national whitewater kayaking champion, marathon runner on all seven continents, and lifelong reader—now channeling that energy into building a path between renting and owning, one Brick by Brick™.(01:51) - Why Homeownership Is Broken(04:10) - Ownify model(06:03) - How Fractional Ownership Works(13:08) - Ownify Benefits for First-time Homebuyers(16:11) - Homeowner & Investor Alignment(23:21) - Feature: CREtech New York Oct. 20–21(24:09) - Event Opportunities(25:38) - All-Cash Offers Explained(32:40) - Underwriting & Risk Management(35:47) - Investor Returns(38:48) - Market Expansion(41:37) - Policy & Regulatory Headwinds(44:04) - Collaboration Superpower: Elon Musk
Owen Barrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shine, a cleantech company helping multifamily property owners maximize NOI through onsite solar. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and clean energy, Owen previously managed $60M in projects and launched a successful energy venture for schools before founding Shine to solve the split incentive problem in solar. Shine's turnkey solution targets tenant electricity—95% of a building's usage—enabling owners to generate new income while cutting tenant costs. With 36,500+ panels installed and a recent $5M seed round, Owen is leading Shine's national expansion to transform how real estate decarbonizes.(01:31) - Owen's Journey from Finance to Clean Energy(04:27) - Multifamily Solar Challenges & Solution(09:43) - Solar NOI for Multifamily(15:16) - Installation and Maintenance(17:51) - Feature: CREtech New York 2026 (19:10) - Overcoming Industry Misconceptions(20:46) - Convincing Asset Managers(23:15) - Shine's New Solar Analysis Tool(25:31) - Targeting New and Existing Buildings(26:32) - Fundraising and Growth Strategies (27:59) - Building a Remote Team(29:43) - Collaboration Superpower: Paul Sween (Dominium Board Chairman)
Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@mreapodcastTechnology isn't the magic bullet most real estate agents think it is—that's why this conversation matters.We're joined by David Voorhees, a real estate agent with more than 500 homes sold and the executive director of Labs at Keller Williams Realty, LLC. For the past eight years, David has spent his days interviewing top agents across the country, studying how technology helps them make more money and serve their clients better.David came into real estate after working in the Las Vegas nightclub scene. His experience taught him how to build trust fast, and he still carries these skills into open houses, database growth, and referral-driven business. Early on in his real estate career, he found himself at the center of Keller Williams' technology evolution, helping shape tools by starting with models and systems, not shiny objects.In true MREA fashion, this conversation brings us back to the fundamentals. David breaks down the Four Laws of Lead Generation, why most agents overcomplicate their tech stacks, and how a clean, well-fed database can outperform almost any new software. We also dig into AI as a practical thought partner, how to audit your current technology, and why the solutions most agents are searching for are already sitting in their database.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by real estate technology, this episode will simplify the path forward and give you a clear framework to run your business with confidence.Resources:Keller Williams Technology pageListen to an episode featuring Lauren Lucas on Automation and AIEmail David Voorhees at david.vorhees@kw.comGet Weekly MREA NotesOrder the Millionaire Real Estate Agent Playbook | Volume 3Connect with Jason:LinkedinInstagramProduced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.WARNING! You must comply with the TCPA and any other federal, state or local laws, including for B2B calls and texts. Never call or text a number on any Do Not Call list, and do not use an autodialer or artificial voice or prerecorded messages without proper consent. Contact your attorney to ensure your compliance.Any text or materials generated by artificial intelligence (AI) should be reviewed for accuracy and reliability as there may be errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. The use of generative AI is subject to limitations, including the availability and quality of the training data used to train the AI model used. Users should exercise caution and independently verify any information or output generated by the AI system utilized and should apply their own judgment and critical thinking when interpreting and utilizing the outputs of generative AI.
Maor Greenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Spacial, the AI-powered engineering partner delivering coordinated, permit-ready structural, MEP, and energy plans for residential construction. With over 19 years of experience as a builder and founder, Maor previously scaled Greenberg Construction, Greenberg Design Gallery, and VRchitects, earning Inc. 5000 honors and multiple design awards. At Spacial, he combines deep field experience with cutting-edge AI to reduce permitting friction and accelerate housing delivery. His work has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, and CTech, and he actively invests in forward-thinking AEC and AI startups.(01:33) - Maor's Journey to the US (02:54) - Challenges in Architectural & Engineering Processes(04:05) - The Pain Points Leading to Spatial AI (05:31) - Permitting Bottlenecks in Construction (06:05) - Design & Construction Integration Issues (08:24) - AI's Role in Streamlining Processes (09:29) - Success Stories & Milestones(15:07) - Shoutout: AmTrustRE's $217M Office Acquisition of 260 Madison(15:54) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026 (17:02) - Standardized Pricing & Adoption (18:55) - Speed vs. Quality in Engineering (24:53) - Modular Housing (28:25) - Future Vision for Spatial AI (29:09) - Collaboration Superpower: Elon Musk
Tzvika Graiver is the co-founder and CEO of RoboChute, the company reinventing how buildings manage trash chutes using smart, autonomous robots. With a background in law and a deep commitment to environmental innovation, Tzvika brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational grit to the built world. RoboChute's system proactively cleans, monitors, and extends the life of garbage chutes—already delivering healthier air and lower costs in buildings across Israel. Tzvika is also the longtime Chairman of KeepOlim, a nonprofit supporting new immigrants in Israel through business development and community advocacy. Whether launching robotics or empowering new communities, he's focused on building smarter, more inclusive buildings and cities from the inside out.(01:35) The Problem with Garbage Chutes(05:46) Cost & Maintenance of Garbage Chutes(07:49) VC on hardware vs. software(12:06) Challenges & Opportunities in Robotics(21:16) Future of Real Estate & Robotics(24:02) Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(24:51) Robots in Real Estate Operations(25:16) The Importance of Building Automation(27:06) Innovative Solutions for Waste Management(28:23) The Role of AI in Building Management(32:03) The Rise & Fall of Roomba / iRobot & Amazon's Blocked Acquisition(35:14) Competition with Chinese Manufacturers(42:22) Collaboration Superpower: Hannah Szenes (Wiki) & Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (Wiki)
We're kicking off the calendar year in a familiar way on Real Estate Team OS - with Lauren Bowen sharing practical tips on lead sources and lead conversion for the third year in a row!A thoughtful and generous expert on this topic, Lauren now serves as SVP of Lead Generation and Conversion for LPT Realty. In the role, she consults with teams of all sizes. In this episode, she shares what she's learning and teaching!For 2026, Lauren delivers for you a simple process to improve lead conversion and ROI, the most common issues she sees in the databases of small, medium, and large sized teams, specific tech recommendations by team size, the what, who, why, and how of “living in the leads,” and other ways to drive big results with incremental improvements.Watch or listen for the Jon Cheplak-inspired mantra: tiny hinges swing big doors.Watch or listen for Lauren's insights into:The value of getting clear on your purposeHow she developed an expertise in lead sources and lead conversion, one small step at a timeA simple process to improve lead follow up (do this right now)Why and how she became SVP of Lead Generation and Conversion with LPT Realty after a decade with Robert Slack Real Estate The most common issue when she gets into a team leader's CRM and database and how to solve it (note: the ROI of PPC)Primary issues team leaders and ops leaders face by team sizeSpecific tech for retargeting, texting, database, and accountability by team sizeThe what, who, how, and why of “living in the leads”What's never changed about lead conversion in the decade she's been in the businessAt the end, learn about Magic basketball, frivolous chickens, and physical books.Mentioned in this episode:→ Ep 011 Lauren Bowen on 16 Lead Sources for 800 Agents https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/lauren-bowen-robert-slack-coo-lead-sources-team-leaders → Ep 051 Lauren Bowen on Lead Quality vs Lead Quantity https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/real-estate-lead-source-quality-quantity-lauren-bowen-robert-slack → Techtember and Julia O'Buckley: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCJiXNo93cVoSlXhdFv_RC9V8G5tUw1QX → FUBCON Sessions and Jon Cheplak: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCJiXNo93cVopyNz34nrcV-kVacpWjvAmConnect with Lauren Bowen:→ Email: Lauren.Bowen at LPT dot com→ Call or text: (352) 843 3434Connect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/
In this episode of the CEO Pulse Podcast, we sit down with Jordan Samuel Fleming — Founder of Smartphone, one of the most widely used communication platforms in real estate investing and business operations.Jordan breaks down how he built Smartphone from $0 to $10M+ in revenue, scaled a global team, and did it all without outside funding. We talk SaaS, REI tech, Podio, AI innovation, leadership, culture, scaling, and the truth about becoming a CEO who can step out of the day-to-day.Whether you're a real estate investor, SaaS founder, operator, or entrepreneur, this one will hit hard.Timestamps / Chapters:00:00 – Intro 02:05 – Starting Smartphone: The Origin Story 06:32 – Bootstrapping a SaaS to $10M+ 10:48 – Why Phone + Podio Changed REI Forever 15:21 – Leadership, Culture & CEO Evolution 22:45 – Crisis Mode: Near Shutdown Story 31:10 – Building Teams Who Rally, Not Run 38:50 – AI, Innovation & What's Coming Next 46:03 – Advice for Founders & CEOs 58:12 – Closing ThoughtsHighlights:• The truth about scaling SaaS without investors • Why Smartphone became a real estate tech standard • How to build culture people actually fight for • The difference between managing and leading • When to step away from the CEO seat • Why complacency kills companies • What's coming next with AI + communicationAbout Jordan Fleming:Jordan is the CEO and Founder of Smartphone, one of the most widely used communication platforms in real estate investing. He has decades of experience in technology, scaling teams, building systems, and leading organizational change at the highest level. Smartphone is deeply integrated with Podio and continues to innovate at the front edge of AI.Connect with Jordan Fleming:Website: https://www.smrtphone.io/Instagram: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jsamuelfleming/
Eliza Lochner is a seasoned marketing leader with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. She leads global marketing for Airbnb's real estate development partnerships and new supply initiatives, including the Airbnb Friendly Apartments program, which helps renters earn supplemental income while giving property owners transparency, controls, and new revenue opportunities. Passionate about building human connections that fuel business growth, Eliza focuses on partnerships at the intersection of housing affordability, flexibility, and real estate innovation.(01:30) - Airbnb-friendly Apartments (02:55) - Addressing Housing Affordability(04:34) - Owner & Property Manager Controls(06:28) - Program Success & Expansion(09:25) - Impact on Resident & Investor Attraction(14:24) - Revenue Sharing & Incentives(18:56) - Building Trust with Property Managers(21:14) - Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(22:05) - Channel Partners & Distribution Strategy(24:00) - Boutique Hotels Partnerships(25:45) - Major Events: World Cup and Olympics(29:43) - Future of Airbnb Friendly Buildings Program(31:26) - Collaboration Superpower: Michelle Obama & Eumaeus (Wiki)
Kenneth Hochhauser is Partner and Head of Data and Analytics at RTL. His background includes roles as a retail executive at Macy's and GNC and as a small business and economic development officer for the City of New York. He has advised both tenants and landlords on site selection, trade area analysis, and retail strategy, including introducing Chipotle to the New York metro market and representing Duxiana nationally. His past assignments span major projects such as Brookfield Place, Trump Place, and Columbia University's Manhattanville and Morningside campuses.(02:39) - Ken's Journey(04:59) - Retail Market Trends(06:05) - Retail vs. Office Innovation(07:53) - Shopping Trends and Retail Insights(08:31) - Retail Challenges in Manhattan(10:05) - Retail's Historical Context and Future(12:14) - Tenant Preferences(17:33) - Experiential Retail & Unique Locations(20:56) - Non-Traditional Retail (23:21) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(28:11) - Retail Tech & Data Utilization(34:29) - Location Indicators & Retail Expansion(38:29) - Collaboration Superpower: an economist(40:08) - US Gov. Shutdown Impact
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In this conversation, Mark Jennings discusses the evolution of investment strategies, focusing on how technology is being leveraged to educate and empower investors, particularly those who traditionally lacked access to institutional investment opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers for high net worth individuals and smaller family offices to access the same investment opportunities as larger institutional investors. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Kevin Shtofman is the Global Head of Alliances and Corporate Development at Cherre, a real estate data platform powering over $3.3 trillion in AUM. With 20+ years of experience across real estate, finance, and consulting, Kevin leads global initiatives to integrate and contextualize data from systems, third parties, and JV partners, helping investors, operators, and asset managers make smarter decisions. At Cherre, he also oversees strategic partnerships, global expansion, and the innovation roadmap. Prior to joining Cherre, Kevin held leadership roles across the industry, including Chief Operating Officer at NavigatorCRE, and Global Real Estate Technology Strategy Lead at Deloitte, where he advised clients on emerging technologies like AI, automation, and blockchain. A recognized voice in real estate innovation, Kevin brings two decades of experience bridging data, operations, and technology across global real estate markets. Outside of work, Kevin is a golf enthusiast, occasional Ironman, and proud father of three daughters.(02:05) - Kevin's Background(05:19) - Challenges in Real Estate Data Management(06:52) - Cherre's Approach to Data Integration(13:48) - Evolution of Cherre's Platform(21:41) - Client Success Stories(24:58) - Future of Real Estate and AI(25:23) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(29:58) - Introducing Cherre AI Agent Marketplace(33:58) - AI Use Cases(40:06) - The Future of Real Estate Data(42:29) - Affordable Housing and Investment(47:37) - Collaboration Superpower: William Levitt (Wiki) & Larry Brown (Wiki)
Sharon Ayalon is the co-founder and CEO of UrbanMix, a next-gen platform using AI and 3D to streamline real estate operations. An architect by training, she previously taught at Columbia GSAPP and led advanced housing simulations at Cornell Tech. Sharon pioneered Roosevelt Island's Digital Twin and XR transit experience. Her Ph.D. was awarded the President of Israel's Grant for Scientific Excellence. This is episode was recorded live at Blueprint Vegas 2025. Sharon has been helping shape Gowanus Wharf, a groundbreaking Brooklyn development led by Charney Companies turning a former Superfund site into over 1,000 apartments, parks, and public waterfront. It's one of the most ambitious examples of how environmental cleanup, zoning reform, and innovative tools can unlock transformative urban development.
Ben Brady, CEO of Harcourts Auctions, is joined by long-time friend and returning guest Tony “Tech Tony” Self, Broker/Owner of Harcourts Hunter Mason Realty — to dissect the rapid rise of AI in 2025, where it's heading, and what's starting to make even the tech optimists a little uneasy.Tony, known for being an early adopter of everything from automation to video avatars, opens up about the first time AI has truly spooked him. The two dive deep into the realities of AI displacement, the threat to white-collar jobs, and what “Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)” might mean for industries like real estate. From autonomous driving to robotics, they break down the economic and ethical implications of a future where machines don't just assist — they think, act, and compete.But it's not all doom and gloom. Ben and Tony also explore how entrepreneurs can stay ahead of the curve, leverage AI tools like HeyGen and 11Labs for content creation, and prepare for the industries being reshaped by automation. Expect bold predictions, uncomfortable truths, and practical insights for agents, leaders, and business owners trying to navigate the AI-driven decade ahead.Timestamps & Key Topics[00:00:00] – How AI started 2025 and where it stands now[00:02:00] – Why Tech Tony is finally nervous about AI[00:03:45] – Job displacement and the automation wave[00:06:30] – From robots to real estate: AI's reach expands[00:08:00] – The rise of generative video tools (HeyGen, Sora, 11Labs)[00:10:45] – Governments vs. progress: who wins the automation race?[00:12:00] – How content creation is changing forever[00:14:30] – What is AGI and when will we see it?[00:18:00] – The illusion of authenticity in social media[00:22:00] – Algorithmic manipulation, misinformation, and bias[00:25:00] – Predictions for 2026: what jobs and skills survive?[00:27:00] – AI reliance, creativity, and the human edge
This week, we're introducing Tangent listeners to another podcast in the commercial real estate ecosystem: In The Loop from LoopNet. How can workplaces endure ecologically, financially, and socially?In this episode of In the Loop, Jordan Goldstein, co-CEO of Gensler, explores the future of sustainable and resilient office design. From global design trends and innovative materials to the role of AI in commercial real estate, Jordan shares how the industry is rethinking sustainability. You'll learn why repositioning existing buildings matters, how policy and incentives drive real change, and what it takes to create workplaces built for tomorrow.In the Loop is LoopNet's commercial real estate podcast highlighting the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of work. For bonus video content, check out our YouTube channel.Timestamps00:00 - Welcome to the show and introduction of In The Loop podcast drop 01:01 - Phil Hazelhurst welcomes guest Jordan Goldstein, Co-CEO of Gensler 03:34 - How sustainability, resiliency, and “flight to quality” are reshaping office real estate 06:57 - The rise of AI in architecture & how Gensler uses tech to design smarter, lower-carbon spaces 13:38 - Materials makeover: mass timber, low-carbon concrete, and the future of building systems 19:37 - Global perspectives and the power of repositioning old buildings instead of starting new 26:24 - Gensler's own electrified office and how the firm lives its sustainability mission in practice 37:42 - Final thoughts: Why design is an act of optimism and where sustainable real estate goes next40:19 - Edward recaps conversationLinks & references: • View spaces designed by Gensler • Ready to find your next sustainable commercial space? Start your search• Learn more about this episode• Learn more about Commercial Real Estate"
Stop making million-dollar decisions alone. Hampton gives you a personal board of eight vetted founders in your city who meet monthly to tackle your hardest problems. Find your group: joinhampton.comMost founders start their restaurants in the red. Guy Allen did the opposite, turning a 12-seat sushi bar into a $3M business with lines out the door and plans for a $50M exit. He's the founder proving restaurants can scale – if you treat them like startups.Here's what we talk about:Leaving real estate tech after a decade to start over in foodTurning a sushi photography hobby into a six-figure uni import businessWhy importing sea urchin taught him everything about supply chainsHow Sendo became one of NYC's busiest sushi spots – with zero marketing spendThe “three ingredients” behind every successful restaurant: food, location, brandWhy most chefs fail at business, and why one restaurant alone is a bad betThe real margins of restaurants (and what “good” actually looks like)How restaurant investing and profit-sharing actually workThe surprising scalability of sushi, and how he plans to reach 40 locationsBuilding publicly in an industry famous for secrecyCool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Sendo https://www.sendo.nyc/ Sponsors:Get your app built at https://zeroqode.com/?ref=moneywiseBuild web apps quickly with https://bubble.io/Achieve your dream body with https://www.dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseProtect your upside and get your time back at https://www.cressetcapital.com/moneywiseChapters:00:00 - The Harsh Reality of Restaurant Ownership00:43 - The Sushi Business Model and Guy's Background01:35 - Guy's Pivot from Real Estate Tech to Sushi02:56 - From Sushi Hobby to Social Media Platform05:44 - Importing Uni: Economics and Challenges10:11 - Sushi Quality, Branding, and Market Positioning13:22 - Why Premium Sushi Doesn't Scale14:47 - Transition from Importing to Restaurant Ownership16:51 - Why Most Restaurants Fail: The Role of Branding18:44 - Building a Restaurant Brand and Early Success22:56 - Financing and Structuring Growth27:27 - The Surprising Upsides of the Restaurant Business29:54 - Scaling to 40 Restaurants and a $50M Exit33:49 - The Need for Transparency in the Restaurant Industry This podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Harry MortonFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.Co-parents a cow named Eliza.
Ryan Sawchuk is the VP of Product at Crexi, where he leads cross-functional teams to build advanced, data-rich tools aimed at transforming the commercial real estate workflow. With more than 15 years in product leadership, Ryan specializes in crafting AI-enabled, scalable solutions that boost transaction velocity, improve user experience, and integrate seamlessly into CRE operations. Prior to Crexi, Ryan held senior product roles at Indeed, Procore, and LinkedIn, shaping core features and driving growth in high-scale tech environments. He earned his education from Princeton University, which laid the foundation for his data-driven, user-first product philosophy. At Crexi, Ryan's vision is to bridge the gap between real estate professionals and cutting-edge technology, making complex CRE data more accessible, actionable, and efficient. This is episode was recorded live at Blueprint Vegas 2025.
In our fifth and final Techtember episode this year, Real Estate Team OS brings you the co-founders of Lab Coat Agents in conversations at the intersection of AI and relationships.In just 20 minutes, Tristan Ahumada recommends top tech tools for today's environment, why agents who use AI won't replace agents who don't, the right way to differentiate through tech, and a simple process to keep up with the latest trends.Then, in under 20 minutes, Nick Baldwin breaks down the marketing challenge of meeting client expectations, how to get better results from ChatGPT, and how he's blending in-person and tech-enabled experiences as he heads back into production as an agent.TRISTAN AHUMADABefore he founded Lab Coat Agents, Tristan Ahumada built a tech-forward reputation in his first real estate office and then in his local real estate market.Over the past 20 years, he's remained a “10 out of 10” in his passion for new tools and tech to empower agents, teams, and brokerages. He returns to Real Estate Team OS to talk about AI, attention and relationships and brings both trends and counter-trends to the conversation.Tristan recommends specific tools and challenges common hype.Watch or listen for Tristan Ahumada's insights into:The first three tools/tech he'd buy if he were a new agent todayWhy agents who don't use AI or social media won't get “replaced”Why the value of in-person experiences and human-to-human communication will increase in the futureThe right way to differentiate through technologyA simple process to keep up with tech opportunities and trendsNICK BALDWINWhat happens when a self-described “incurable” shiny object syndrome tech junkie returns to real estate sales production?Based on his 20 years in the business, Nick Baldwin shares how he went from manually uploading listings before IDX existed to building a tech stack powered by AI, automation, and a healthy dose of human touch.Along the way, he shares helpful tips to improve your marketing and to get more out of ChatGPT.Watch or listen for Nick Baldwin's insights into:Nick's “incurable” shiny object syndrome dating back to a time of pre-IDX, manual adding of listings to his team's websiteA generational gap: why agents struggle with content and what consumers expect nowWhy consumers don't care about your tech and what they care about insteadHow to talk to ChatGPT for better, more specific resultsThe fine line between helpful and “weird” when using tech to remember client detailsWhy open houses are still a goldmine—and how to maximize them with digital follow-upNick's picks for CRM, lead gen, and AI tools as he heads back into productionMentioned in this episode:→ First episode with Tristan Ahumada https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/tristan-ahumada-keys-real-estate-team-success-fubcon→ Tube Buddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/→ CapCut https://www.capcut.com/→ Claude https://claude.ai/→ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/→ Lab Coat Agents https://www.facebook.com/groups/labcoatagents/→ Your Daily Real Estate https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdD80T1OmYdwSLTcH9VNQHwConnect with Tristan Ahumada:→ https://www.instagram.com/tristan.ahumada/→ https://bio.site/tristanahumadaConnect with Nick Baldwin:→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickBaldwin79→ Email: nickbaldwin1979 at gmail dot com→ Icenhower Coaching and Training: https://therealestatetrainer.com/Connect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/
Colton Pace is a founder and currently the CEO of Ownwell, a Proptech company dedicated to democratizing access to real estate expertise and reducing the hidden costs of homeownership. Under his leadership, Ownwell helps homeowners and property owners identify and appeal overvalued property taxes, reduce insurance and utility costs, and manage other home‑related expenses through data, automation, and local expert teams. Before founding Ownwell, Colton served as an investor, asset manager, and venture capitalist, helping manage billions of dollars across various asset classes. He was part of funds that made early investments in companies such as Uber, Spotify, Redfin, Snowflake, UiPath, Zuora, and Grab. (01:05) - VC to PropTech Founder(03:10) - $797B Property Tax Problem(04:48) - Ownwell Traction: 700K+ Homes and SMB/CRE(06:18) - AI Plus 80 Consultants: How Appeals Get Done(08:50) - Success Rates and Savings: Residential vs Commercial(11:27) - Portfolio Case Study: 124 SFR Properties in Texas(13:45) - Valuation Methods and Local Differences(16:13) - Market Size: $50 to 60B Opportunity(17:29) - Feature: CREtech - Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest Real Estate Meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs. (19:02) - Beyond Taxes: Insurance, Loans, Utilities, Concierge (21:30) - Building Trust with Homeowners and CRE Owners (24:03) - Advice for PropTech Founders Selling into Real Estate (26:49) - Collaboration Superpower: Matthew McConaughey
In a very basic and very real way, real estate technology comes down to problems and solutions - an iterative journey toward a better result, a better business, and a better life.Here in our fourth Techtember conversation, you'll learn how two leaders clearly identify problems and built their own tech solutions.Spend just over 20 minutes with Ryan Young - CEO and Team Leader of the #1 team in Ohio, as well as CEO and Co-Founder of Fello.Then spend just under 24 minutes with Brian Hurley - a Google engineer who also builds marketing and tech solutions for his wife Tarasa, who's grown from agent to team leader to brokerage co-owner.RYAN YOUNGWhen you're building the #1 real estate team in your state, you run into problems. One of the most important: building a moat around your most valuable asset - your database.Ryan Young, CEO and Team Leader of The Young Team in Northeast Ohio, decided to build a solution. And that solution became Fello, where's Co-Founder and CEO.Learn how he evolved from a post-it-note agent to a tech-obsessed, AI-driven leader. Learn how Fello continues to iterate on its solutions as problems, opportunities, and capabilities continue to evolve. And get tips to turn your database from “glorified spreadsheet” to dividend-paying asset.Watch or listen for insights into:Growing from a post-it-note agent to a tech-obsessed, AI-empowered leader of multiple companiesClearly identifying the biggest problem for his real estate business and founding Fello as a solutionValuing your database as your most valuable assetLayering improvement on improvement in Fello to solve problem after problem for The Young TeamEmpowering agents with AILeveling up automations with AIBRIAN HURLEYFor more than a decade, Brian Hurley's served as a Google software engineer. But he's also built the tech behind a real estate business that's grown from solo agent to team to brokerage.One big observation: we need to make it about the problem and solution, not about the tech.Brian shares several great examples, shares his approach to experiments, and explains the role of automation vs the role of the agent.Watch or listen for insights into:Why a 10/10 passion for new tech is about solutions, not about techWhy every tech investment is a calculated betWhat the right timeline is for your next experiment - telling you when to double down or pull the plugHow to use AI as a force multiplier rather than a simple shortcutWhich mistake Brian made in setting up the marketing and techHow Brian simplified their systems to support growth and adapt to complexityHow to close the authenticity gap as you automate (personal videos and more conversations)How he built a custom lead accountability system inspired by a past guestHow the Team Bot from Real Estate Team OS helped them find the perfect operations manager for their growing businessMentioned in this episode:→ Fello https://fello.ai/→ Tarasa Hurley https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/real-estate-leads-tarasa-hurley-river-point-realty→ Chelly Herren https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/techtember-operations-real-estate-tech-stack-chelly-herren→ Techtember https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCJiXNo93cVoSlXhdFv_RC9V8G5tUw1QX→ Follow Up Boss Success Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/followupbosscommunity→ Real Estate Team OS AI Bot https://www.realestateteamos.com/botConnect with Ryan Young:→ Ryan at Fello dot aiConnect with Brian Hurley:→ https://www.tarasa.com→ https://conrya.comConnect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/
Marketing is being eaten by AI.What's that mean? And, more importantly, what does that mean for you and your real estate business?For answers, you've got two of the top marketing minds in real estate, Jimmy Mackin and Jason Pantana, here in our third Techtember episode.Leveraging generative AI and agentic AI.Balancing quality and efficiency - balancing new tools and tech with the good old human touch.Enhancing efficiency and profit.Evolving past basic automations to improve marketing and operations.You've got about 25 minutes Jimmy followed by 24 minutes with Jason - here in our third Techtember episode - on Real Estate Team OS!JIMMY MACKIN“AI is massively under-hyped right now.”“There's never been a better time to be in real estate."“We're living through the most interesting revolution of our time.”You'll hear all three of these statements in just the first three minutes of a philosophical, strategic, and tactical conversation with Jimmy Mackin, who's on a mission to be the most useful person in the real estate industry.Learn how AI is affecting marketing, customer experience, and automation - and get some tools and next steps to help.Watch or listen for insights into:Why “there's never been a better time to be in real estate”Why he recommends buying research tools and hiring a research assistantWhy and how marketing is being “eaten by AI”How to balance quality vs efficiencyHow agentic AI is transforming the if/then automations we've relied onThree things a real estate professional should do today in light of this conversationJASON PANTANAIf you'd benefit from learning processes to audit and automate your operations, segment and personalize your email marketing, leverage AI for content creation, focus on human touch where it matters, and experiment with new AI tools, you're in the right place.For nearly a decade, Jason Pantana's served as a coach, trainer, and speaker for Tom Ferry International, where he's the resident AI expert and creator of the AI Marketing Academy. In this conversation, he shares a simple, powerful “autonomous driving vehicle” metaphor for AI and your email marketing and a simple, powerful vision for an “army of AI agents” powering your business operations.He also gives you a quick-hit round up of 8 top tech tools and ways to use them, including video and voice cloning.Watch or listen for insights into:Why email marketing is the most underused or misused tech in most real estate businesses and how to improve itWhat agentic AI is and why it's the “single greatest operational enhancement and advantage ever known to technology and it's right under your nose right now”A 3-step process to intelligently automate more of your operationsHow to decide where to automate and where to maintain the human touchA quick-hit round up of 8 top tech tools and ways to use themAI-related tools mentioned in this episode: → AI Marketing Academy (use code AIM50OFF) https://aimarketingacademy.ai/→ Endel https://endel.io/→ Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/→ Intercom https://www.intercom.com/→ Fyxer https://fyxer.ai→ Zapier Agents https://zapier.com/agents→ Captions https://www.captions.ai/→ BigVu https://bigvu.tv/→ Descript https://www.descript.com/→ CapCut https://www.capcut.com/→ ElevenLabs https://elevenlabs.io/→ HeyGen https://www.heygen.com/→ Claude https://claude.ai/→ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/Connect with Jimmy Mackin:→ https://www.instagram.com/jimmymackin/Connect with Jason Pantana:→ https://www.instagram.com/jasonpantana/Connect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/
Welcome to a fascinating exploration of the hidden legal battles shaping tomorrow's technology. Predictive algorithms have become the crystal balls of modern business, forecasting everything from home prices to healthcare costs, but they're also becoming the center of high-stakes courtroom dramas worth hundreds of millions of dollars.Across the globe, from Texas courtrooms to China's Supreme People's Court, judges and juries are answering a profound question: who owns the right to predict the future? The House Canary v. Amrock case resulted in a staggering $600 million verdict over real estate valuation algorithms, while Alibaba secured a 30 million RMB judgment against a company that allegedly scraped its predictive marketing tools. Even industrial applications aren't immune, with companies like Shen Group successfully protecting predictive design software for machinery components.What makes these cases particularly compelling is how they're redefining intellectual property law. Courts are now recognizing that AI model weights, the mathematical parameters tuned during training, qualify as protectable trade secrets. Data pipelines, prediction engines, and algorithmic structures have all received similar protection. The real drama often unfolds when employees change companies, raising thorny questions about what constitutes general expertise versus proprietary knowledge that belongs to the former employer.Healthcare prediction presents especially valuable territory, with ongoing battles between companies like Qruis and Epic Systems, or Milliman and Gradient AI, demonstrating how patient data forecasting creates immensely valuable intellectual property. Whether it's forecasting home values on Zillow or optimizing Medicare billing, these predictive tools aren't just convenient features, they're corporate crown jewels worth protecting at almost any cost.Ready to dive deeper into the invisible rules governing innovation? Subscribe now and join us as we continue to decode the legal frameworks shaping our technological future. The algorithms may predict tomorrow, but who gets to own those predictions? That's what we're exploring on Intangiblia.Get the book!Send us a textSupport the show
Dustin Lacey is the CTO at Mark-Taylor, the leading developer, owner, and investment manager of luxury multifamily communities in Arizona and Nevada, with over 135 Class A Multifamily properties. He leads the firm's tech evolution, powering the centralization of operations. Under his leadership, Mark‑Taylor has implemented innovative smart‑home integrations, centralized leasing and maintenance teams, and deployed unified resident platforms that enhance efficiency and elevate the resident experience. With a diverse background in irrigation, industrial manufacturing, and brand and marketing strategy, Dustin brings his unique experience into high-tech manufacturing from his tenure at TSMC, where he honed his skills in precision, process excellence, and product innovation.(01:36) - From Brand Strategy to Tech Leadership: Building Digital DNA in Real Estate(02:12) - Enterprise Proptech Success Story: Scaling a Multifamily Management Platform(05:16) - Class A Portfolio Strategy: Maximizing Asset Performance Through Tech(06:50) - Tech Stack Evolution: From AWS Integration to Custom CRM Development(10:29) - ROI Deep Dive: Making the Business Case for Custom Proptech Solutions(15:53) - Tech-Enabled Operations: Achieving Sub-2-Hour Response Times at Scale(20:12) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025: Friends of Tangent receive $300 off the All Access pass. The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on Sep. 16th-18th, 2025. (21:22) - Go-to-Market Excellence: Standing Out in the Competitive Proptech Landscape(31:41) - Risk Management Innovation: Tech Solutions for Modern Property Operations(38:30) - Founder's Playbook: Key Insights for Proptech Startups Targeting Enterprise Clients
In order to protect, scale, and optimize a real estate business, you need systems. Tech-powered systems. AI-enhanced systems.In our second Techtember episode, Chief Operating Officer Camila Rivera and Operations Manager Julia O'Buckley give you insights into the evolution of tech stacks that don't just enhance efficiency - they also drive agent success.CRM transitions. Open APIs. Enhanced visibility. Efficiency gains for agents and teams alike.It's all here in just under 20 minutes with Camila, then just under 20 minutes with Julia.Enjoy our second Techtember episode … here on Real Estate Team OS!CAMILA RIVERAA 10-year team member and COO of the Laurie Finkelstein Reader Real Estate Team in South Florida, Camila Rivera has overseen significant evolutions in their technology, efficiency, and visibility.Camila breaks down key steps in that evolution, including tips for a successful CRM transition and the one thing that can't be automated or artificially generated (spoiler: it's human connection and it shows up in their online reviews).Watch or listen for insights into:Digitizing operations, getting more out of your current tech investments, and improving your sales pipelineSpecific steps and tips for transitioning from one CRM to another (and bringing 100,000+ contacts with you)How open APIs improve data and communication flows, enhance visibility for operations staff and leadership, and deliver efficiency gains to agentsWhen human touch matters most and how tech efficiency supports itJULIA O'BUCKLEYWhen she joined The Laughton Team, Julia O'Buckley wasn't sure what an API was or how it worked. Today, as Operations Manager, she's a “full-fledged 10” when it comes to tech knowledge and passion.Julia walks us through the four key elements of a tech stack that supports a +200-agent, 5-office operation and explains how and why she's re-packaging and re-selling it to agents. She also explains how her efforts add efficiency, improve data integrity, provide transparency, and unlock sales.Watch or listen for insights into:How her familiarity with and passion for tech grew, what tech changes delivered great agent feedback, and a non-real-estate app she opens every dayHow Follow Up Boss, Sisu, Fello, and HouseWhisper help agents and how she would describe that value to agentsWhich tools are the “base” of the operation, the “sexiest” in the stack, and like “Homebot on steroids”How the team humanizes their AI assistant “Nora” and how it brings all the other tools and tech togetherFOLLOW UP AND LEARN MOREMentioned in this episode:→ First episode with Julia O'Buckley https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/real-estate-tech-stack-scale-operations-julia-obuckley→ Inside The Laughton Team series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCJiXNo93cVr9Oc0ptse5z6Vaq5l0T1kA→ George Laughton and Billy Hobbs https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/profitability-durability-real-estate-team-george-laughton-billy-hobbs→ Justin McLellan https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/real-estate-agent-productivity-skill-justin-mclellan→ Follow Up Boss Success Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/followupbosscommunity→ Follow Up Boss https://www.followupboss.com/→ Dotloop https://www.dotloop.com/→ Sisu https://sisu.co/→ Fello https://fello.ai/→ HouseWhisper https://www.housewhisper.ai/Connect with Camila Rivera:→ https://www.instagram.com/camila_rivera/→ https://www.instagram.com/lauriefinkelsteinreaderteam/→ Email: camila at lauriereader dot comConnect with Julia O'Buckley:→ https://www.instagram.com/juliaobuckley/→ https://www.instagram.com/laughtonteamConnect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/
Liz Hart is President of Leasing for Newmark's operating businesses in the U.S. and Canada, where she drives the strategy of the firm's leasing platform, leads talent development and recruitment, and helps integrate technology to deliver better outcomes for clients. She also serves on Newmark's Executive Committee, reporting directly to CEO Barry Gosin. With more than 20 years at Newmark, Liz has completed close to 35M square feet of transactions valued at over $4.2 billion. She has consistently ranked among the firm's top producers and was a regular Top Five Producer in Newmark's San Francisco office. Her experience spans advising technology companies from startups to Fortune 50 giants, repositioning large-scale developments that have reshaped skylines, and leading Newmark's Technology & Innovation Practice Group to help landlords and tenants in the TAMI/TMT sectors create spaces that attract and retain talent.(01:16) - State of the Office Market: Shrinking Supply & Turning Point(05:05) - How to Approach Office Leasing in 2025(13:45) - Talent, Culture & Competitive Advantage(15:49) - Data-Driven Leasing & Advisory: Automation vs. Augmentation(18:07) - Feature: CREtech - Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest Real Estate Meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs.(19:39) - Brand Building in Commercial Real Estate(24:32) - Flex Space vs. Traditional Leasing (27:00) - End-to-End Platform: Evolving the Leasing Function(29:02) - In-House vs. Outsourcing Tech & Data(29:41) - Data Sharing & Antitrust: The RealPage Settlement(31:31) - Collaboration Superpower: Steve Jobs
Meet us at Unlock in November (use code TEAMOS for an extra 20% off your ticket): https://unlockconference.comAI voice and texting are changing the way we connect with the people in our database and convert new leads. And it's changing the real estate agent's role in the process.Here in our first Techtember conversation, real estate team leaders and returning Team OS guests Kyle Draper and Tiffany Gelzinis share the tools, strategies, and tactics of using AI phone calls, AI text messages, and AI role play to improve agent and team outcomes.Enjoy our first Techtember conversation - 22 minutes with Kyle followed by 22 minutes with Tiffany - on Real Estate Team OS!KYLE DRAPERKyle Draper returns to the show to share how his real estate team is transforming the client journey from first contact to follow-up using the latest in AI voice, texting, and data enrichment.The Team Leader, Lead Agent, and Principal of Serene Team brokered by lpt realty in Los Angeles, Kyle gives you specific tools, use cases, and stories of how he and his team are improving client relationships and accelerating agent productivity with tech that would be “mind blowing” just a few years ago.Watch or listen for Kyle's insights on:When and why Kyle became a tech enthusiast (spoiler: it was a differentiator)How AI voice assistants work in tandem with AI texting assistants to create live transfers to human real estate agentsWays to use AI with every client, no matter their stage or statusTips for AI role play with every agent, whether they're new to the industry or leading the teamHow to police the database and nudge agents with AI to increase productivity and improve ROISpecific wins with clients and with a homebuilder thanks to AITIFFANY GELZINISToday, Tiffany Gelzinis is a tech-loving team leader and Realtor in Residence with Follow Up Boss. But just a few years ago, she was a self-described 4 or 5 out of 10 in terms of passion for new tools and tech.Learn how she unlocked that passion and how her team is creating more and better conversations with AI texting and AI calling - and get a couple of detailed, step-by-step processes to use yourself.Watch or listen for Tiffany's insights into:Specific ways to find tools and tech that fit you, your goals, your situation, and your personalityWhy ChatGPT isn't just for writing and where it's made the biggest difference in her businessHow to use AI to find high-intent people in your database (step by step)The big difference between automated texting and AI textingWho her team is engaging with AI texting and how the handoff to agents works (in detail)Tips to improve the value of AI calling and live transfers to agentsFOLLOW UP AND LEARN MOREMentioned in this episode:→ Learn more about Unlock https://www.unlockconference.com/→ First episode with Kyle Draper https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/growing-real-estate-team-agents-kyle-draper→ First episode with Tiffany Gelzinis https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/tiffany-gelzinis-on-patience-people-process-profit→ Ylopo and Follow Up Boss https://www.followupboss.com/integrations/ylopo→ MaverickRE https://www.maverickre.com/→ BrokerBlocks https://brokerblocks.com/Connect with Kyle Draper:→ https://www.instagram.com/thekyledraper/Connect with Tiffany Gelzinis:→ https://www.instagram.com/tiffany_gelzinis/→ Tiffany at FollowUpBoss dot comConnect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/
Rishard Rameez is the Co‑Founder and CEO of Zown, an AI‑powered real estate platform that makes homeownership more accessible and affordable. Zown was born from a viral Reddit post where Rishard shared his frustration over paying over $70K in real estate commissions. The outpouring of support inspired him to flip the model: instead of paying big commissions, Zown gives buyers significant upfront cash to help with their down payment and closing costs, while offering sellers flat fees. This customer‑first model has driven rapid growth, with Zown processing over $300 million in transactions and becoming Canada's fastest‑growing real estate brokerage. The platform has recently launched in California and continues expanding across North America. Rishard sparked a movement by transforming personal pain into an industry‑changing solution.(02:17) - The Broken Home Buying Process(03:02) - It All Started with a Viral Reddit Post (05:39) - Early Pivot from Flat Fee Model(14:59) - Unbundling Real Estate Services(18:06) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on Sep. 16th-18th, 2025.(19:00) - Feature: Meow - Business banking, with interest: Unlock a high-yield business checking account that pays up to 3.52%.(20:31) - Zone's Growth Journey(28:47) - Customer Acquisition Strategy(30:36) - Recent Seed Round(32:42) - Why Own vs. Rent a Home(34:52) - Collaboration Superpower: Muhammad and Jesus Christ
from microsoft to $700 million in real estate Feras Moussa's Syndication Journey How does someone go from a Microsoft engineer to managing over $700 million in multifamily real estate? On this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we sit down with Feras Moussa, co-founder of Disrupt Equity, who shares his incredible journey from tech to becoming a real estate syndication powerhouse. Jeff and Feras talk about: Why real estate isn't just for the rich—and how anyone can start The real reason most real estate investors fail Systems thinking, KPIs, and what it takes to scale a company fast EOS, hiring strategy, and building elite teams What operators get wrong about property management How to evaluate risk-adjusted returns and avoid analysis paralysis Why GSD (“Get Sh*t Done”) is Feras' #1 core value Whether you're a small business owner sitting on cash flow or an aspiring investor, this episode is a masterclass in wealth creation, risk management, and scaling high-performing teams.
from microsoft to $700 million in real estate Feras Moussa's Syndication Journey How does someone go from a Microsoft engineer to managing over $700 million in multifamily real estate? On this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we sit down with Feras Moussa, co-founder of Disrupt Equity, who shares his incredible journey from tech to becoming a real estate syndication powerhouse. Jeff and Feras talk about: Why real estate isn't just for the rich—and how anyone can start The real reason most real estate investors fail Systems thinking, KPIs, and what it takes to scale a company fast EOS, hiring strategy, and building elite teams What operators get wrong about property management How to evaluate risk-adjusted returns and avoid analysis paralysis Why GSD (“Get Sh*t Done”) is Feras' #1 core value Whether you're a small business owner sitting on cash flow or an aspiring investor, this episode is a masterclass in wealth creation, risk management, and scaling high-performing teams.
Topics Discussed:04:23 – Automation with a Personal Touch 07:27 – Using CRMs for Authentic Engagement 10:07 – What Pandemic-Era Tech Is Still Relevant 13:42 – Virtual Showings & Sight-Unseen Success 17:00 – AI Tools: Predictive Data, Staging & Copywriting 24:04 – Smart Tech for Pre-Qualifying Clients 29:11 – Data vs. Insight: How to Interpret What Matters 36:07 – Using Tech to Save Time, Not Replace Relationships43:09 – Final Thoughts: Tech That Strengthens Trust
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this conversation, Woo Kim discusses his journey from being an electrical engineering student to founding LynkMe Cards, a company that utilizes NFC technology to create digital business cards. He shares insights on the adoption of technology in the real estate sector, the challenges of transitioning from engineering to sales, and the importance of staying ahead of competition by hiring talented individuals. Woo also reflects on the early days of his business and the growing awareness of digital business cards in the market. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this episode of the Real Estate Pro Show, host Erika interviews Gage Garber, founder of Button Leads, a platform that streamlines backend operations for real estate professionals. Gage shares his journey from wholesaling to creating a tech solution that helps agents, flippers, and lenders focus on closing deals rather than managing systems. He emphasizes the importance of word-of-mouth referrals, hands-on client support, and adapting to market trends, including the use of AI in lead generation. Gage also discusses pivotal moments in his career and his vision for scaling his business while maintaining quality service. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Nathan Herz is the Co‑Founder and COO of Paraspot AI, a New York‑based AI company backed by RE Angels, ffVC, 97212 Ventures, SaaS Ventures & Aroundtown that applies advanced computer vision to automate property inspections for Single-family, Multifamily, Hospitality, and Logistics operators. Paraspot's platform reduces inspection costs and time, empowering operators to manage assets efficiently remotely. Since co-founding the company in 2020, Nathan has been instrumental in scaling operations, leading sales strategy, and building key client relationships.(01:28) - Nathan's Real Estate Journey & Birth of Paraspot(06:15) - Challenges & Innovations in Property Inspections(10:17) - AI-Powered Inspections(18:07) - Latest Property Management Regulation in CA & NY(21:05) - Feature: CREtech - Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest Real Estate Meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs.(22:38) - Founder Timing & Persistence(25:58) - New Audio Feature for Inspections(28:32) - Single Family vs. Multifamily Market Fit(37:31) - New Partnership Announcement with DepositCloud(39:52) - Collaboration Superpower: Nathan's grandpa & Ryan Serhant
AI isn't just a buzzword, it's changing the game for how we transact, invest, and grow in real estate. This convo dives into how companies like Batch are cleaning, learning from, and enhancing data in ways legacy platforms can't touch. From subscription-first models that support entrepreneurs to predictions on a market boom post-interest rate drop... the future's being built now. Get access to our real estate community, coaching, courses, and events at Wealthy University https://www.wealthyuniversity.com/Join our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://www.wealthykingdom.com/ If you want to level up, text me at 725-527-7783!--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generat...