GP 40: PropTech’s Origin Story and What Next: with Faisal Butt of Pi Labs
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In this episode, Tom Larsson speaks with Faisal Butt, founder of Pi Labs, about the evolution of PropTech and real estate venture capital. Faisal reflects on his journey from a tech-driven background to pioneering investments in property technology, coining the term “PropTech.” He discusses Pi Labs’ progression across three funds, investing in startups ranging from SaaS to robotics and AI. Highlighting breakthroughs like AI converting architectural drawings and security drones, Faisal emphasises the need for clearer pilot-to-rollout processes in real estate innovation. He advocates for defined ROI and leadership trust to unlock scalable growth and drive industry-wide transformation.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Faisal and PyLabs (00:00:00)
2. Evolution of PropTech Waves (00:02:51)
3. Investment Strategies and Market Focus (00:06:14)
4. Mapping the Real Estate Tech Landscape (00:10:01)
5. The AI Revolution in Real Estate (00:14:09)
6. Robotics and Drones Transforming Construction (00:21:58)
7. Overcoming Barriers to Tech Adoption (00:27:33)
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