Real Talk: Future of Living - Technology for Coliving: Streamlining Operations and Enhancing Resident Experiences

Live from MIPIM 2023:

Kristen Zupancic, Advisor at Co-Liv and Founder of Plot Twist Placemaking &Host of the Future of Living podcast live from MIPIM 2023 Michael Steinmann, Co-founder and CEO of Obeyo.

Michael Steinmann, co-founder and CEO of Obeyo, a shared living platform, discusses the importance of purpose-built technology for shared living spaces. He notes that existing technology often comes from other industries and is not designed to meet the unique needs of coliving. Steinmann emphasizes the importance of streamlining communication and centralizing information for operations, as well as using technology to enhance the resident experience and community building. Looking ahead, Steinmann believes that technology will be at the core of the customer experience for coliving spaces. He envisions a future where technology connects residents and creates a seamless experience, facilitating new connections and building strong brands. Steinmann also notes the need for more coordination and data in the coliving sector.

Notable Quotes:

Michael Steinmann:

"Shared living cannot work without the right technology...what it takes to create the technology that connects people and connects me as a resident also to the space, and the operations."

-" [Technology] should actually facilitate a new connection...not force you top down into different events, but give you as the operator a tool that you can empower your own residents to organize themselves."

- "Technology is there to facilitate all that service provision, net experience...[and] at the core of net customer experience."