Best Proptech News Podcasts (2025)

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CoStar's Domain Purchase, SMG to Go Public? Fresh Start for Opendoor + FDV's Colombian Headache 39:50

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4d ago39:50

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Ed, Harvey and Simon discuss... - CoStar Group's acquisition of Domain- Rumors of Swiss Marketplace Group's potential IPO- Opendoor's financial struggles and leadership changes- A financial misappropriation incident at Frontier Digital Ventures. The conversation delves into market dynamics, investor sentiment, and the challenges faced by companies …

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Laura Maye Design 38:38

5d ago38:38

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By Proptech Ireland

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Transforming the Transamerica Pyramid and Reshaping Downtown San Francisco | Part 2 20:26

5d ago20:26

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SHVO's $400 million transformation of the Transamerica Pyramid required solving a fundamental problem: how do you renovate an iconic building without destroying what makes it unique? The building's original architect, William Pereira, created brilliant structural innovations but made unusual interior design decisions—hiding 17-foot ceilings behind …

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Property AI Report 041 - Google's Good Again, UK Property Taxes & Nano Banana Fun(ana) 28:37

6d ago28:37

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00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Catch-Up 00:56 Property News: Tax Changes 08:15 AI in Real Estate: Australian Innovations 14:54 Google's Big Tech Announcements 20:13 Elon Musk's Grok and AI Controversies 23:01 MIT Report on AI Project Failures 26:05 AI Tool of the Week: Nano Banana 28:06 Conclusion and Sign-Off Send us a text…

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Going Niche to Compete with Giants in Australia with Mike Bird, CEO of Apartments.com.au 50:55

6d ago50:55

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Harvey and Ed welcome Mike Bird, CEO of Apartments.com.au. They discuss Mike's background, the importance of AI in real estate, and the innovative Conversion Assist service that enhances lead conversion. The conversation also covers the business model of Aartments.com.au, the significance of trust and transparency in the market, and the role of edi…

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066: BEYOND SILOS: PropTech, Gen AI & the Future of Real Estate 41:57

7d ago41:57

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Antony Slumbers is a leading voice on the future of real estate, keynote speaker, and educator on AI for property leaders. Antony Slumbers doesn't just talk PropTech—he created it. Long before "PropTech" was even a word, he launched the UK's first commercial real estate website in 1995. Now he's teaching the industry how to survive what's coming ne…

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Transforming the Transamerica Pyramid and Reshaping Downtown San Francisco | Part 1 41:04

12d ago41:04

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Michael Shvo, founder, chairman, and CEO of SHVO, has built a reputation for transforming iconic properties through hospitality-driven real estate development. From residential to commercial assets, his customer-first philosophy has created some of the most iconic properties across global markets. In this episode, Michael shares the remarkable stor…

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#257 Betting on $2 Trillion in Climate Infrastructure & Lessons from the DOE Loan Programs Office | Brendan Bell (Aligned Climate Capital) 28:35

12d ago28:35

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What does it take to scale the clean energy transition—both at the bleeding edge of new technology and in the nuts-and-bolts of infrastructure? Today’s episode dives into the nuanced world of climate finance and infrastructure with Brendan Bell, Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Aligned Climate Capital. Unlike most investors who play in either…

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How immersive technologies can aid digital planning 29:10

12d ago29:10

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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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065: BUILDING IOT TOGETHER: From Hype to Reality 28:06

13d ago28:06

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IoT isn't a buzzword anymore. It's business. Wienke Giezeman built The Things Industries from scratch. Now he's managing 3 million connected devices globally. $4M in annual revenue. And he did it by breaking every Silicon Valley rule. No "winner takes all" mentality. Pure collaboration. This episode cuts through the IoT hype cycle. Wienke reveals w…

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Property AI Report 040 - ChatGPT-5 Fail, Lettings Seesaw & Musk v Apple 31:58

13d ago31:58

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:42 Property News: Rightmove's Latest Research 03:53 Property News: Rightmove's Online Valuation Tool 07:43 Property News: Rental Market Update 11:13 AI Tech News: CloudFlare vs. Perplexity 15:27 AI Tech News: Elon Musk vs. Apple 18:03 AI Tech News: Sam Altman on AI Bubble 26:34 Tool of the Week: ChatGPT Model Picke…

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REA Gets a New CEO, Property Finder Not Floating Yet, KE Holdings Settles Investor Dispute & Homes.com’s New Segment 45:16

14d ago45:16

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Ed, Simon, and Harvey discuss news in the real estate portal industry, including the appointment of a new CEO at REA Group, the challenges he faces, the complexities of going public for real estate companies, and the recent allegations against KE Holdings in China for inflating their financial numbers. The conversation also touches on the importanc…

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Budgets to Breakthroughs: Success Strategies, AI Priorities, and Growth Vision for 2026 59:35

18d ago59:35

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Overview Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. This must-listen episode looks ahead to 2026, where the stakes have never been higher for smart …

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#256 Soil Health, Carbon Markets & Measuring the Hidden Climate Solution Beneath Our Feet | Chris Tolles (Yard Stick PBC) 56:25

19d ago56:25

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How can we fight climate change by focusing underground? It turns out one of the biggest untapped climate solutions isn’t in the air—or in the trees, it’s in the soil beneath our feet. Today’s guest has developed a game-changing way to measure and protect soil organic carbon, helping farmers, agribusinesses, and carbon markets work together for cli…

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Studio Barn and Principles for Successful Adaptive Reuse 46:20

19d ago46:20

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When the construction numbers came back for Worrell Yeung’s artist studio design in Westerly, Rhode Island, everyone had to pause and recalibrate. The ground-up approach they'd developed was simply too expensive for the clients' needs and lifestyle. This moment led them back to the initial design prompt and sketches. Rather than seeing this as a se…

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Property AI Report 039 - ChatGPT-5's Arrival, Rod Stewart's Deathbot Gig & AI Portal Traffic Rises 30:09

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:53 AI and Tech News: ChatGPT-5 Launch 06:19 11 Labs Music Generator 09:34 Google's DeepMind Genie 3 12:33 Musk's Grok Gets NSFW Video 17:10 Property News: AI Traffic Insights 20:39 Renters' Rights Bill Needs Notice 24:03 Weird AI of the Week: Some AIs Have All The Luck 27:33 Closing Remarks and New Segment Announce…

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Roundup: Another Lawsuit for Zillow, REA’s Innovative Investment & Financials and M&A Roundup 40:43

21d ago40:43

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Edmund Keith, Simon Baker, and Harvey Hancock discuss the latest news and trends in the real estate marketplace and PropTech sector. They delve into Zillow's recent financial performance, including its revenue and ongoing legal challenges, as well as REA Group's financial year results and strategic investments in innovative companies like Jitty. Th…

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064: CONNECTIONS vs COLLECTIONS: Why Telcos Keep Losing 40:27

26d ago40:27

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Jeff Apcar spent 24 years as a Distinguished Engineer at Cisco and has zero patience for tech BS. 5G? Overhyped. IoT? Mostly failing. Service providers? Becoming dinosaurs. But quantum computing? That's where things get interesting—and terrifying. Jeff breaks down what's actually working, what's pure marketing fluff, and why the hyperscalers are ea…

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#255 Burning Aluminum is Clean & Replaces Fossil Fuels | Peter Godart (Found Energy) 1:05:19

26d ago1:05:19

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Ever wonder how we are going to decarbonize heavy industry? Well, you won't have to wonder much longer. Today's guest has an incredible solution that is 1) drop in, 2) cost parity (or better), 3) has an existing supply chain, 4) overcomes any scarcity concerns, and 5) prevents users from changing anything they do. Our guest is Peter Godart, the Co-…

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Building Aboard the World's Largest Residential Yacht 46:14

27d ago46:14

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When architect Michael Chen, principal of MKCA, got a call about designing a 600-square foot apartment, the project brief was straightforward enough: renovate a 2-bedroom summer vacation home with multifunctional furniture. However, this wasn’t East Hampton or Miami Beach. In fact, there wasn’t an address at allーthe apartment floats on a luxury res…

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Property AI Report 038 - Jitty's Kitty, CoStar's Copyrights & Runway's Reveal 34:24

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00:00 Introduction and Casual Chat 00:43 Property News: Jitty's New Funding 05:49 Northern Ireland Portal Updates 07:29 International Portal News: CoStar vs Zillow 17:39 AI and Tech News 27:46 AI Tool of the Week: Runway Aleph 31:27 Weird AI of the Week: Airbnb Scam 33:18 Conclusion and Farewell Send us a text…

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Lessons From Brazil's diverse Real Estate Market With Marcos Leite, GM of OLX Brasil 44:19

27d ago44:19

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Ed talks to Marcos Leite, GM of OLX Brasil, discussing the dynamics of the Brazilian real estate market, the impact of AI, and the company's growth strategies. Marcos shares insights on market competition, the challenges of the rental market, and the importance of customer service and broker education. He emphasizes the need for innovation and adap…

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What's In and What's Out with Concierge Services 29:23

1M ago29:23

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On this week’s episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen welcomes Abbie Newman, President of LIVunLtd, alongside Michael Stevens Chief Architecture and Design Consultant of Brown Harris Stevens to discuss all things amenities, lifestyle, and design within the new luxury development buildings throughout New York City. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens’ Studi…

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#254 The Path to Cost Parity Between Sustainable Fuels & Fossil Fuels | Conor Madigan, Aether Fuels 56:24

1M ago56:24

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CleanTech founder Conor Madigan (Aether Fuels) reveals sustainable fuel tech breakthroughs, smart hiring, & building resilient climate startups. Join us as Conor Madigan, Founder and CEO of Aether Fuels, shares how their innovative tech is set to decarbonize aviation and shipping by drastically cutting costs and boosting fuel yield from waste strea…

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Robert Burns, Monaghan County Council 1:08:40

1M ago1:08:40

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By iProperty Radio

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Bonus Replay: Improving the Work of a Legend | Part 2 43:43

1M ago43:43

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In the continuation of our conversation with architect Vishaan Chakrabarti, we dive deeper into the philosophy and challenges behind PAU's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame expansion. What emerges is a masterclass in honoring architectural legacy and a candid discussion about building a principled practice. Vishaan reveals PAU's "place needs connection" m…

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Property AI Report 037: Self-Charging Robots, High-Charging Rightmove & Re-Charging Movie Endings 31:19

1M ago31:19

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00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings 00:27 Property News: Agents Together Charity Update 02:42 Property News: Rightmove's Half-Year Results 07:28 Property News: Christian Cox's Book Release, "Agency" 09:39 AI and Tech News: Browsers and AI Integration 16:59 AI and Tech News: Google's AI Making Phone Calls 19:08 AI and Tech News: AI in Car Rental…

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Roundup: REA’s CEO Dilemma, More Mudslinging in the US, M&A Roundup and Portal Financials 52:44

1M ago52:44

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Hosts Edmund Keith, Harvey Hancock, and Simon Baker discuss the latest developments in the real estate marketplace and prop tech sectors. They delve into... - The ongoing CEO search at REA Group - Recent mergers and acquisitions - The legal battle between Zillow and Compass - The financial performance of major real estate portals. The conversation …

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063: THE SHIFT TO SPACE: The Rise of Orbital Computing 39:30

1M ago39:30

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In this episode of Tech Burst Talks, Charles sits down with Rob DeMillo — ex-JPL, serial entrepreneur, SparkLabs Venture Partner, and now CEO of Sophia Space — to unpack one of the most disruptive tech ideas out there: putting compute in orbit. Rob walks us through his wild career path from space science to cloud animation, to architecting data cen…

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Unlocking AI-Powered Discovery: Inside The Future of Intelligent Search Assistants 1:00:54

1M ago1:00:54

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Overview Join award-winning podcasters, multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect, and property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour®, for a another exciting segment of the MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series. This must-listen episode dives into how AI is fundamentally reshaping the way we discover inform…

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#253 The Plug-and-Play Battery Solution for Modern Home Energy | Cole Ashman (Pila Energy) 54:55

1M ago54:55

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Today, we're speaking with Cole Ashman, the CEO and founder of Pila Energy. Pila is democratizing access to battery backup systems through industrial-grade, consumer-priced batteries that are simply plug-and-play. No electricians, no permitting, just reliable power. Pila's innovative approach is disrupting the home energy market, from enabling dema…

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Bonus Replay: Improving the Work of a Legend | Part 1 40:18

1M ago40:18

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Four years ago, we sat down with architect and urbanist Vishaan Chakrabarti to explore his vision for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame expansion in Cleveland—then still on the drawing board. Today, that project is under construction, reshaping Cleveland’s lakefront with a bold new cultural landmark. As cranes rise and the tower takes form, our conversa…

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Property AI Report 036 - ChatGPT's Agents, Foxtons' Shareholders & Fake Websites 31:39

1M ago31:39

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:56 Property News: Zillow vs. Compass 04:40 Foxtons Shareholder Agitation 08:39 Reapit Unified Brand Strategy 11:33 AI and Tech News: ChatGPT Agents 18:10 Ethics in AI: OpenAI's Advisory Board 24:52 AI in Media: Influencers and Netflix 26:52 Business Spotlight: Lovable's Unicorn Status 28:05 AI Tool of the Week: Cha…

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#252 The Big Battery Bill: What the OBBB Means for Batteries in America | Eric McShane (Electroflow Technologies) 37:03

1M ago37:03

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In this episode, we talk with Eric McShane, co-founder and CEO of Electroflow Technology (backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures). Eric is on a mission to revolutionize lithium production, a vital battery material. We discuss the "Big Beautiful Bill's" impact on the battery industry and how Electroflow Technology's innovative approach addresses the…

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Ciaran Walsh, MMC Eco Homes 39:00

2M ago39:00

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By iProperty Radio

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Property AI Report 035 - Panorama Drama, AI Blockers & Hot Review Weirdness 23:58

2M ago23:58

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 01:04 Property News Highlights 03:55 Panorama Drama: Ethical Issues in Real Estate 06:01 International Property Tech Developments 08:18 AI and Tech News: Impact on SEO and Browsing 17:23 AI in Advertising and Research 22:01 Weird AI of the Week and Conclusion Send us a text…

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Navigating Vend’s Vertical Transformation, With Vend CEO, Christian Halvorsen 58:13

2M ago58:13

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Harvey and Simon engage with Christian Printzell Halvorsen, CEO of Vend, discussing the evolution of Vend from Schibsted Marketplaces, its strategic focus on verticalization, and the importance of adapting to user needs in the real estate sector. They explore the brand portfolio, the role of acquisitions in growth, and the impact of AI on the marke…

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Analysis of Supply & Demand Q2 Manhattan/Brooklyn New Development 31:51

2M ago31:51

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On this episode of Breaking Ground, host Stephen Kliegerman sits down with BHSDM's Senior Vice President of Research and Market Analytics, Jason Thomas, and Senior Vice President, Managing Director Robin Schneiderman. Hear about the critical questions they posed as they revamped new development market reports, and what's happening in the market bas…

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#251 How to Fix a Quarter Trillion Solar Assets at Scale | Nikhil Vadhavkar (Raptor Maps) 27:28

2M ago27:28

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In this episode, we sit down with Nikhil Vadhavkar, co-founder and CEO of Raptor Maps, to uncover how the company is tackling the invisible crisis in clean energy: operational inefficiency across $250B+ worth of solar assets. Nikhil explains why the solar industry’s problems aren’t just about building more — they’re about getting the existing infra…

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93: Unlocking the Future of Solar Energy in the UK 14:52

2M ago14:52

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The UK Government's recent publication of the Solar Roadmap marks a significant step towards addressing the energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability. With ambitious targets set for solar energy deployment, understanding the implications for the real estate and energy sectors is crucial. In this podcast, Partner and Co-Leader o…

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Adaptive Reuse and The Future of Retail 53:12

2M ago53:12

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When Jim Somoza first walked through Chelsea Market in 1994, he was blown away by the adaptive reuse concept. Years later, through a series of real estate transactions, Jim met Irwin Cohen, the visionary behind the project. He spent four years as president there, and is now applying those lessons at Industry City, turning 16 abandoned waterfront bu…

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Property AI Report 034 - AI Bands, Shopkeeper Fails & Stamp Duty Distortion 30:13

2M ago30:13

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:45 New AI Tool by TwentyEA 02:58 ASAP on Stamp Duty Threshold 06:23 Rightmove's New Renovation Feature 08:51 AI and Tech News: Siri and Apple 10:47 AI Band: The Velvet Sundown 15:02 AI Shopkeeper Fail: Claudius 17:04 Context Engineering and AI Agents 19:24 McKinsey Report on AI Adoption 27:29 AI Tool of the Week: D…

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#250 How This Company Installs Level 3 Chargers Without Utility Upgrades | Tyler Phillipi (OptiGrid) 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Wow - 250 Episodes! Thank you all for being part of this journey so far. Stick with us as it’s only getting better. Quotes From This Episode: "Operating an electric vehicle in your fleet is insanely cheap..." - Tyler Phillipi "Level 3 chargers without utility upgrades... Think garden hose in, fire hose out." - Silas Mähner "Amazon and Walmart... ar…

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The Ponce City Market Approach to Sustainable Construction 36:36

2M ago36:36

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When visitors walk into the Pottery Barn at 619 Ponce, they often ask about the amazing candle scent filling the space. But the smell isn't a candle at all—it's the building itself. The four-story mass timber structure is built from Southern Yellow Pine that developer Jamestown sourced from their own timber holdings. As Director of Innovation and S…

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Nicholas Johnston on transforming ECC’s Software for UK Universities 37:32

2M ago37:32

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In this episode, Rich is joined by Nicholas Johnston, Chief Executive of the Educational Competencies Consortium (ECC). Nicholas shares ECC’s transformation journey—from a niche not-for-profit grappling with legacy systems to launching a modern, secure, cloud-based solution supporting over 130 UK institutions. Together, they explore the challenges …

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Property AI Report 033 - AI Property Vals, Meta's Megabuck Hires & Dress Yourself with AI 28:17

2M ago28:17

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:38 Property News: Mortgage Accessibility 02:38 Property News: AI Valuation Models 07:40 Property News: Future of Property Search 11:03 AI and Tech News: OpenAI and Johnny Ive Collaboration 15:21 AI and Tech News: Legal Battles and Copyright Issues 18:11 AI and Tech News: Salesforce and AI Integration 22:34 AI and T…

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Why Is Compass Suing Zillow? With Compass SVP of Growth & Communications, Rory Golod 56:25

2M ago56:25

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Harvey and Ed interview Rory Golod, VP of Communications and Growth at Compass. The discussion revolves around Compass's mission to empower real estate agents, the recent lawsuit against Zillow for anti-competitive practices, and the implications of these actions on the real estate market. Compass is looking to emphasise the importance of competiti…