Tech Nest: The Proptech Podcast

More about David and PowerPayPowerPay is a digital lending platform for the home improvement industry. Our fully automated technology offers near-instant approvals on loans up to $100,000, helping homeowners translate expensive home improvement projects into low monthly fees that can be paid over time. Unlike other digital lending platforms, PowerPay is a fully independent company that is committed to delivering loans with no extra fees or added costs in order to offer the lowest monthly payment possible to our customers. After all, the more affordable the loan, the bigger the possibilities for your home.David has over 25 years of successful business experience and ownership of multiple lines of service. David has extensive experience working in the home services space - consumer financing for home improvements, comprehensive digital marketing, and web design. Follow PowerPay on TwitterConnect with David on LinkedInCheck out PowerPay

1 Mars 202250min

More About Spark and Simeon GarrattSpark is an esteemed real estate software company, leading the New Development industry in digital sales, marketing, and management solutions. Working with developers, project marketing firms and new development-oriented brokerages in over 80 cities globally, has positioned Spark as the fastest growing technology platform in the industry and a leader within their respective vertical.As a company they combine several areas of expertise to radically rethink existing systems. Beyond having a regionally agnostic technology, the way Spark structures and offers visibility to data sets them apart in the industry. This is a fundamental aspect of the platform itself and the first time in this industry that developers can use one system to make key decisionsAs co-founder of Spark, Simeon has been responsible for landing some of Spark’s top real estate clients in North America. Years of living abroad in Asia and building his experience in the real estate industry fueled his ultimate vision — to transform and streamline how new development is managed and sold. With an extensive background in selling and marketing property, Simeon has been involved in the sales of over 1,000 homes internationally which helped bring Spark into more than 80 cities worldwide. Recently, Garratt has been nominated to President of the BC Real Estate Tech Association, where he looks forward to sharing his expertise and institutional knowledge of the fast-changing industry. Follow Simeon on TwitterFollow Spark on TwitterConnect with Simeon on LinkedInCheck out Spark

22 Feb 202238min

More About Northspyre and William SankeyNorthspyre is the only intelligence software on the market purpose-built by a real estate developer for real estate developers managing ground-up developments, fitouts and major renovations across asset classes (multifamily, office, retail, hospitality, mixed use, etc.).Northspyre leverages automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence to address age-old challenges faced by real estate project delivery teams like difficult and unpredictable project outcomes due to reactive, gut-driven decision-making and bottlenecks from administrative burden. Instead, Northspyre empowers project leads with proactive insights, dynamic forecasts, and early warnings so that they can focus on making data-driven, strategic decisions.William Sankey, Jr. is the Co-founder/CEO of Northspyre, a real estate technology startup bringing automation, data analytics and proactive intelligence to CRE project delivery. Formally educated at Yale University (architecture) and Harvard University (urban planning and real estate development), William has always had an interest in the way we build our cities, whether it was through design or transformational technologies.Check out NorthspyreRead more about Northspyre as featured on FinLedger

15 Feb 202251min

About Airsset and MichaelAirsset is a data and analytics platform built on top of IoT devices which collect indoor air quality data. We turn data into information and our industry partners turn that into building improvements. Michael has been in the building industry his entire life, from consulting to software proptech start-ups. His passion for air quality began when his father (who spent much of his life as a drywaller), began to lose lung capacity due to drywall dust build up in his lungs. The big bodacious problem of bad indoor air all around us is what drives the Airsset team to build tools for the entire building industry.  Follow Airrset on TwitterConnect with Michael on LinkedInCheck out Airrset

9 Feb 202243min

About Nick and ZegoNick Latz, Chief Revenue Officer, leads Zego (Powered by PayLease) Go-to-Market organization and is focused on market strategy, marketing engagement, and sales execution. Prior to Zego, Nick worked as a Director of Value Creation at Vista Consulting Group, the consulting and operating arm of Vista Equity Partners.Zego is a property technology company that frees management companies and community associations to go above and beyond for residents through resident experience management solutions (think rent and utility payments, resident communication, maintenance requests, and more). Follow Zego on TwitterFollow Nick on TwitterConnect with Nick on LinkedInCheck out Zego

1 Feb 202238min

About Zain Jaffer and Blue Field CapitalBlue Field Capital has a $1B+ real estate portfolio with investments including land, apartments, warehouses, hotels, office and senior care facilities.An entrepreneur and investor in promising PropTech start-ups, Zainali “Zain” Jaffer is a private investor looking for projects and approaches this budding industry with one foot planted in his tech-industry experience and the other firmly grounded in his commercial real estate acumen.Zain is also the host of the podcast PropTechVC, where he interviews the innovators, disruptors, and mavericks of the real estate industry, bringing listeners the latest conversations, trends and opportunities in the market. During the show, Jaffer delights in discussions that explore the many applications for technological breakthroughs that are transforming the market in real time. New guests are featured on a regular basis, and new episodes are posted almost every day, along with available video that can be found on the podcast’s home website, PropTechVC.com.Follow Zain on TwitterFollow PropTechVC on TwitterFollow Blue Field Capital on LinkedInCheck out Blue Field Capital

25 Jan 202245min

About Peter Lewis and Wharton Equity PartnersPeter C. Lewis is the President and Founder of Wharton Equity Partners, a prominent real estate developer and investor with over thirty years of experience in multifamily, mixed-use and, most recently, industrial sectors.Wharton Equity Partners is a NYC-based real estate owner, operator and developer with an increasingly active venture capital arm - Wharton Equity Ventures - which has been an important investor in several pioneering companies that have achieved valuations in excess of $1 billion. Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Check out Wharton Equity PartnersAbout Brad Wright and ChunkerBrad is the CEO of Chunker, a marketplace for short-term, on-demand warehouse space. As CEO Brad is responsible for overseeing the vision and operations of Chunker along with driving sales and company growth.Chunker is a marketplace for listing and procuring short-term warehouse space. Simply put: it’s the Airbnb for warehouse space. Spaces range anywhere from 500 to 200,000+ SF in 41 states and 155 cities across the U.S.Connect with Brad on LinkedInCheck out Chunker

18 Jan 202244min

About Nate:Nate Smoyer is Director of Marketing for Avail, a platform for DIY landlords and their renters. He helped take the company from seed stage through series A, and to exit in just under 18 months. Proptech is a passion and he’s mildly obsessed with the industry. Outside of work, he’s running through the Black Hills of South Dakota seeking adventure. When not running, you’ll find him on the highway riding his Indian Chief Vintage, at the skatepark riding BMX—all before resting by the fire with a glass of bourbon and good book.Nate & Tech Nest Links:Nate on LInkedInNate on TwitterTech Nest on LinkedInTech Nest on TwitterAbout Clayton & HW Media:Clayton Collins is the founder and CEO of HW Media. He leads HW Media’s corporate strategy and content roadmap, while building a world-class team of business media professionals. He is also managing partner of Riomar Capital, an entrepreneurial investment firm that acquired HousingWire in 2016. Prior to founding Riomar Capital, Collins worked at RBC Capital Markets in the mergers and acquisitions group and served as vice president of national sales and marketing at Citibank. HW Media provides mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals the news, knowledge and community they need to support decision making and business growth. Aligned with our mission to Move Markets Forward, we publish daily news and content through each of our core publishing brands including HousingWire, RealTrends, Reverse Mortgage Daily and FinLedger. HW Media is based in Dallas, TX with team members across the country.  HW Media reaches over 1 million monthly users, and our daily newsletters and membership programs reach over 100,000 subscribers. Clayton & HW Media Links:Clayton on LinkedInClayton on TwitterFinLedger on TwitterFinLedger NewslettersHW Media website

11 Jan 202236min