Best Cretech Podcasts (2025)

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Special Edition: John Santora on WeWork’s Second Act (Live at CREtech) 49:30

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Live from the CREtech main stage at New York’s Javits Center on October 21, WeWork CEO John Santora sat down with Bisnow Editor-in-Chief Mark Bonner to unpack one of CRE’s biggest comebacks — from bankruptcy to EBITDA positive, $2.2B in revenue and 550K members, including 47 of the Fortune 100. Occupancy has surged past 90% in Midtown Manhattan and…

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First Draft Live: Origin Investments Co-CEO Michael Episcope — Shutdown Aftershocks: CRE Winners And Losers Amid Economic Instability 27:58

5d ago27:58

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While the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be over, the commercial real estate industry will be feeling its impact for some time. From HUD halting originations and approvals to hotel demand drying up and data going away, the pain has been widespread. And it will continue to impact underwriting and kill deals, especially in the multif…

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From In The Loop by LoopNet: Green is the New Gold Standard, with Gensler Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein 41:10

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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 desig…

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First Draft Live: CBRE’s Jamie Hodari — Work Has Changed. Has The Office? 30:21

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The U.S. office market is molting. The industry has spent the last five years shedding its old skin — and underperforming assets — and is attempting to emerge fresh and appealing to workers. Return-to-office mandates are helping bring workers back to their desks, and vacancy just ticked down for the first time since 2019. But few mandates come with…

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Mary Rose Lyons, AI Institute 20:13

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By Proptech Ireland

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First Draft Live Ep 17: Inside CRE’s New Operating System (with Christian Ulbrich) 27:41

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After years of cautious experimentation, CRE’s biggest players are finally scaling artificial intelligence. JLL has been at the forefront of it, launching an in-house AI platform called Falcon that is cutting deal timelines from weeks to hours and automating the drudgery that once bogged down teams. The result is higher revenue per head, higher suc…

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First Draft Live Ep 16: Paused, Not Canceled: Inside CRE’s Next Cycle (with Sally Ann Flood) 26:58

1M ago26:58

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The optimism that permeated commercial real estate at the start of 2025 has died down as the year has gone on. That's the headline from Deloitte's annual CRE executive survey, but Deloitte partner Sally Ann Flood said on this week's episode that the responses showed an increasingly bifurcated market. Some asset classes, like data centers and wareho…

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5 Questions with Crexi’s Head of Product Ryan Sawchuk at Blueprint Vegas 6:38

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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 integ…

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BRAINS, HEARTS AND BUILDINGS: NAVIGATING THE NEW ERA OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Send us a text This episode of The Real Estate Roundtable dives deep into the evolving landscape of commercial and residential real estate, framed by the powerful analogy: “Residential realtors are the heart surgeons. Commercial realtors are the brain surgeons.” The roundtable, hosted by Andreas Senie, Dan Wagner, Rebecca Carlson, and Saul, explore…

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Camille Donegan, Eirmersive 26:33

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This week on the Proptech Hot Seat podcast on iProperty Radio, in association with Proptech Ireland, guest host and PR lead with Property District, Cróna Esler, sits down with Camille Donegan, CEO of Eirmersive, the voice of the immersive sector in Ireland, to discuss their upcoming event, PRISM, an opportunity to explore the adoption of Immersive …

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First Draft Live Ep 15: AI Bubble Math Meets Real Estate (with Michael Pearce) 30:58

2M ago30:58

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The AI trade is reshaping markets and CRE is riding shotgun. A surge of capital into chips and data centers has turned AI into the backbone of U.S. growth — pushing tech spending to dot-com-era highs and doubling data center pipelines. But will it pay off? Alarm bells are ringing that adoption may not match optimism. That could quickly mean swathes…

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How Homeowners & Investors Can Save Money on Property Taxes, with Ownwell Co-founder & CEO Colton Pace 29:27

2M ago29:27

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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 othe…

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Proptech Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2025 22:42

1M ago22:42

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🚨 Digital Planning Ireland: Piloting Innovation to Unlock Homes and Tackle Dereliction This week on the Proptech Hot Seat podcast on iProperty Radio, guest host and PR lead with Property District, Cróna Esler, sits down with Carol Tallon of Proptech Ireland to discuss the Proptech Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2026 and why the Department of Finance…

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First Draft Live Ep 14: The Decision: What The Fed Just Told CRE (with Jim Costello) 35:00

2M ago35:00

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The starting gun has gone off: The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates 25 basis points. Now CRE can be off to the races. At least that’s the narrative. In practice, CRE cares more about long-term debt, and the 10-year Treasury ran counter to expectations and actually rose 10 bps, Jim Costello, MSCI’s director of real estate economics, said on th…

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First Draft Live Ep 13: Debt Meets The Housing Crunch (with Sharon Karaffa) 26:11

2M ago26:11

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It’s a high-pressure year for multifamily. Looming maturities, tough capital markets, changing policies, a major shake-up of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the horizon and intensified national attention are all converging to complicate the sector. But multifamily fundamentals are strong, Sharon Karaffa, president of multifamily debt and structured f…

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PRACTICAL AI GUIDE ON THE OPPORTUNITY AND RISKS FOR REAL ESTATE, CYBER SECURITY AND MARKETING 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

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Send us a text Join us as we unpack the rapid pace of AI-driven change across real estate, cybersecurity, and marketing operations. Everything you need to know from opportunity and risk: AI accelerates productivity and compliance, while simultaneously amplifying cyber threats and data misuse vectors. ABOUT: CRECo.ai Roundtable is a premier live-str…

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How to Run a Successful Tech Playbook Across 135 Class A Multifamily Communities, with Mark-Taylor CTO Dustin Lacey 44:21

2M ago44:21

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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 int…

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First Draft Live Ep 12: The Bond Market’s Warning To Real Estate (with Chris Stanley) 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Global bond markets are under siege and CRE is caught in the crossfire. UK 30-year gilt yields surged to their highest level since 1998, and volatility in U.S. Treasuries has repeatedly brushed them against 5%. For commercial real estate, that means more expensive debt, climbing cap rates and global investors second-guessing allocations. Christophe…

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CRE's Inflection Point: How Tenants & Landlords Can Thrive Today, with Newmark's President of Leasing Liz Hart 34:19

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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 G…

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Laura Maye Design 38:38

2M ago38:38

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By Proptech Ireland

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How to Turn Real Estate Agent Commissions Into Homebuyer Cash, with Zown Co-founder & CEO Rishard Rameez 37:27

3M ago37:27

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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 co…

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First Draft Live Ep 11: CMBS Pain Is Only Beginning (with Ethan Penner) 27:59

3M ago27:59

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This episode of First Draft Live is presented by Agora. The godfather of the CMBS market issued a warning that commercial real estate is not out of the woods of its downturn, which is a potential problem for the U.S. economy. “The losses in CRE are so big that the rippling effect of those losses to the economy are so big that they could be quite ha…

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How immersive technologies can aid digital planning 29:10

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This week on the Proptech Hot Seat podcast on iProperty Radio, in association with Proptech Ireland, guest host and PR lead with Property District, Cróna Esler sits down with Gavin Duffy, CEO and Founder of RealSim, to explore how immersive technologies can aid digital planning and speed up the delivery of vital new homes across Ireland. Watch the …

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First Draft Live Ep. 10: Inside The Construction Danger Zone (with Les Hiscoe) 28:32

3M ago28:32

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This episode of First Draft Live is presented by Agora. It’s been a chaotic year for the construction industry. Between a volatile tariff regime, elevated interest rates and increased pressures on its labor force, contractors have had to navigate one of the most difficult environments in recent memory. On this week’s First Draft Live, Shawmut Desig…

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First Draft Live Ep. 9: Opportunity Zones: We're Not In 1.0 Anymore (with Steve Glickman) 32:33

3M ago32:33

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The original Opportunity Zone program drove more than $100B into real estate and business investment, but it also faced criticism it missed its mark, failing to spur development in the areas that needed it most. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act just made OZs permanent and it aims to fix all that, tightening the rules on what areas may be designated O…

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ADAPTING TO EVOLVING AI TRENDS AND NAVIGATING THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL 57:54

3M ago57:54

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Send us a text Join the Roundtable hosts as we discuss the importance of adapting to evolving market trends in real estate, particularly through alternative and resilient investments such as self-storage, student housing, and car washes. We unpacked and highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in real estate operations, the impact of…

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The AI Solution to Fully Automate Property Inspections, with Paraspot Co-founder & COO Nathan Herz 42:58

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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, em…

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First Draft Live Ep. 8: Inside CRE's Tariff Turning Point (with James Bohnaker) 30:06

4M ago30:06

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Liberation Day Part 2 has come and gone, and the U.S. has more clarity on the global trade landscape. Some of the levies will have CRE breathing easier, but some — including the 35% rate on Canada, a hugely important market for construction material imports — might be worse than the industry feared. Already, tariffs have driven construction costs u…

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First Draft Live Ep. 7: Can The Grid Keep Up? Inside The Data Center Surge Reshaping CRE (with Dan Rabb) 32:07

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The rise of AI is pushing data centers to their limits. Calls for bigger, denser facilities are increasing and tenant power requirements are doubling in many markets. It’s still not enough to meet the needs of today’s market or tomorrow’s users. On this episode, Bisnow National Data Center Reporter Dan Rabb said keeping the momentum of the data cen…

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How to Reduce Building Water Demand for Up to 95%, with Epic Cleantec Co-founder & CEO Aaron Tartakovsky 40:18

4M ago40:18

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Aaron Tartakovsky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Epic Cleantec, a leading startup revolutionizing onsite water reuse and sustainability in the built environment. His journey blends bold innovation with a legacy of science and policy. Raised by a Soviet-trained rocket scientist father, Aaron grew up with cutting-edge engineering in the household. Aaro…

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LATEST IN ADAPTABILITY OF THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC SHIFTS AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES 1:20:13

4M ago1:20:13

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Send us a text Join the CRECo.ai Roundtable Hosts as they discuss the resilience and adaptability of the real estate sector in the face of economic shifts, legislative changes, and technological advancements, emphasizing the critical role of advocacy and data. Key Takeaways Legislative Impact: The passage of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" (tax legislati…

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First Draft Live Ep. 6: Has Real Estate’s Crypto Moment Finally Arrived? (with Gabe Marans) 28:49

4M ago28:49

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Though a few brave (or crazy) pioneers have dabbled with using crypto in commercial real estate, the industry has mostly sat on the sidelines for years. The reason: not enough regulation, no stability or guardrails. This week, that started to change. The passage of the GENIUS Act to create a framework for stablecoins, plus two other bills making th…

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First Draft Live Ep. 5: The Bill That Just Rewired Multifamily (with Alex Jessett) 30:15

4M ago30:15

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The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law, and its impact on housing could be massive. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit received its biggest reform in 25 years, including halving the requirements of how much of its funding must come from municipal bonds. LIHTC and the Opportunity Zones program were both made permanent, and major adjustments to OZs — i…

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Bring Real Estate to Life Before You Build or Buy It, with Enviz Co-founder David Esber 43:21

4M ago43:21

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David Esber is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Enviz, a platform revolutionizing how unbuilt properties are designed, marketed, and sold. Frustrated by the limitations of blueprints and static renders, David launched Enviz in 2019 to enable immersive, 1:1 virtual and augmented reality walkthroughs that bring unbuilt spaces to life. S…

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Inside Real Estate Tech Investing: Wins, Lessons & Opportunities, with Head of REACH Labs & Author of The Entrepreneur's Odyssey Andrew Ackerman 44:29

5M ago44:29

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Andrew Ackerman is the Head of REACH Labs at Second Century Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Backed by NAR, SCV invests in early-stage Proptech and construction tech companies, providing them with access to a vast network of real estate professionals and industry expertise. A former entrepreneur, a…

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First Draft Live Ep. 4: Where Is Global Capital Taking CRE Next (with Tom Taylor) 26:42

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U.S. foreign policy these days is a sea of uncertainty — CRE investors’ least favorite thing. From whipsaw tariffs to taxes seen as “revenge” against international players who don’t fall in line with Trump administration goals, money managers are increasingly tentative to put their money on American soil. This week, Trepp Senior Research Manager To…

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First Draft Live Ep. 3: The Fed Froze CRE. Is A Thaw Coming? (with Mark E. Rose) 29:02

5M ago29:02

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The Federal Reserve decided yet again to hold interest rates steady at the June FOMC meeting. But CRE sees a turning point. This week, Avison Young CEO Mark Rose said the decision was irrelevant anyway. The CRE recovery isn’t coming soon, he said. It’s here now. Register on Bisnow.com to join next Friday's conversation live, or check back here for …

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First Draft Live Ep. 2: The One Big Beautiful Bill Vs. CRE (with Ryan Sievers) 27:36

5M ago27:36

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Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is being negotiated in the Senate, and how it gets hammered out could have major implications for commercial real estate. The breadth of possible impacts are huge, from the return of bonus depreciation, which could finally make the math work on deals, to qualified business income deductions allowing CRE to write off m…

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AI Assistant for Real Estate Agents, with HouseWhisper CEO & Co-founder Luis Poggi 32:02

5M ago32:02

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Luis Poggi is the CEO and Co-Founder of HouseWhisper, a startup at the intersection of real estate and generative AI, building tools that transform how homes are marketed and sold. A seasoned tech executive with deep experience in product, marketing, and sales, Luis previously held leadership roles at Zillow and Expedia, where he helped scale indus…

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First Draft Live Ep. 1: Pricing Deals In Uncertainty (with Greg Friedman) 30:11

6M ago30:11

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With the 10-year Treasury hovering near 5% and Trump’s $3T tax plan rattling the bond market, capital costs are surging — and CRE is feeling the heat. On this episode, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman dove into how the rising 10-year Treasury is impacting deals, the challenge of supporting exit caps in a rapidly shifting environment, how extend an…

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Tech, Trends & Tactics Unlock the Future of Real Estate with Industry Trailblazers —From AI & Cybersecurity to Market Shifts and 2030 Predictions with The CRECo.ai Real Estate Roundtable: 1:00:43

6M ago1:00:43

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Send us a text CRECo.ai Presents: The Real Estate Roundtable: Your all-in-one comprehensive view of what's happening across the real estate industry -- straight from some of the industry's earliest technology adopters and foremost experts. Join the Roundtable hosts as they discuss commercial market growth amid residential market slowdown, MLS chang…

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ROUNDTABLE DEEP DIVE ON USING AI, LINKEDIN, AND YOUR PERSONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DRIVE GROWTH 59:46

6M ago59:46

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Send us a text Join the CRE Collaborative Roundtable hosts for a candid conversation and insights into the latest ways to make your business more discoverable online, through AI; prioritizing video content, alogirthim shifts at Linkedinhow to foster the right connections and for the right reasons. This month's show dives deep into both the marketin…

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First Draft Live: Coming This Friday 0:48

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Between economic whiplash, shifting policies and market volatility that changes by the hour, you need industry insights that cut through the noise. That's exactly why we're launching First Draft Live, a new weekly series that breaks down what's happening, why it matters and what you need to know to do better business. Join us live on Bisnow.com eve…

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Proptech: Accelerating the adoption of a modern planning system 28:20

6M ago28:20

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⁉️ UK proptech pilot initiative uses AI tool to find an addition 5,000 sites in one borough that could potentially go through the planning process - this and more on the digital reform for government is shared by Bridget Wilkins, Head of Adoption, Engagement and Innovation in Digital Planning at the UK’s Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local …

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Reimagining Property Management Teams Communication with the Slack of Real Estate, with Synco Co-founder & CEO Jason Griffith 49:39

7M ago49:39

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Jason Griffith is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Synco, a centralized messaging platform designed to streamline communication for property management teams like LeFrak and Kaled Management. Synco addresses the challenges of fragmented communication channels by providing a real-time, collaborative environment that enhances operational efficiency acros…

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MARC: AI to drive NOI for Multifamily Operators & Property Managers 12:17

7M ago12:17

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Before the MARC team heads to the US to meet multifamily operators, we catch up with founder Aaron Devitt to learn how their AI Agents solution breaks down industry data silos to drive NOI for portfolio owners and managers. The innovators closed a €1M pre-seed round in just six weeks (from founders of Wayflyer, HostelWorld, Softco & more..) last No…

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Accelerating EV Charging Adoption in Multifamily & CRE with a No-Cost Solution, with 3V Infrastructure COO Benjamin Kanner 38:25

7M ago38:25

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Benjamin Kanner is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of 3V Infrastructure, a company accelerating access to electric vehicle charging in multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial real estate. 3V eliminates the steep upfront capital and operational costs that have historically slowed the deployment of Level 2 EV chargers, enablin…

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Housing | How to Fix Affordable Housing Development Programs, with HouseKeys CEO Julius Nyanda 43:51

7M ago43:51

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Julius Nyanda is the Founder and CEO of HouseKeys, unlocking housing opportunity for cities, developers, homeowners, and renters. HouseKeys is a civic tech platform that helps local governments manage affordable and mixed-income housing programs across ownership, rental, and finance. Through its Program Marketplace, Julius and his team streamline a…

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LATEST IMPACTS IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY UNPACKING TARIFFS, POLICY, REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS 1:02:55

8M ago1:02:55

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Send us a text Join the CRE Collaborative Roundtable hosts for a candid conversation and insights into the real estate industry, focusing on Digital Transformation and Technology in Real Estate, Tariffs and Construction Industry Impacts, Fiscal Policy, Tax, and Opportunity Zones including Broader Regulatory and Economic Considerations. This month's…

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AI for Public Construction Jobs, with PinPoint Analytics COO Mark Zurada 34:57

8M ago34:57

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Mark Zurada is the COO and Co-Founder of PinPoint Analytics, an AI-powered platform transforming how public works projects are estimated and bid. PinPoint harnesses advanced algorithms and historical bid data to help contractors, municipalities, and engineering firms in the $200 Billion construction industry generate more accurate, competitive esti…