CRE Unplugged: Innovating from the Streets to the Skyline

What do biophysics, customer experience, and co-working have in common? Anna Squires Levine, Chief Customer Officer at Industrious, connects the dots in this insightful episode of CRE Unplugged! Join Nadine and Ryan as they explore the evolution of co-working spaces, the traits that truly define great leadership, and how to measure the "desirability" of a space. Anna dives into the groundbreaking...

What happens when a political strategist trades campaigns for coding? You get Michael Broder, CEO of RCKRBX™, and his mission to revolutionize multifamily real estate with tenant-driven data. In this episode of CRE Unplugged, Ryan and Nadine uncover how RCKRBX is turning tenant preferences into the ultimate cheat sheet for owners and operators. Think predictive analytics, actionable insights, and...

In this episode of CRE Unplugged, we sit down with Brent Williams, Chief Insider at Multifamily Insiders, fresh from his panels at Blueprint Vegas. Brent dives into his career journey, the inspiration behind Multifamily Insiders, and what’s on the horizon for the platform. We tackle tech adoption, including barriers, opportunities, and how data can personalize the resident experience. Brent also s...

On this episode of CRE Unplugged, we sit down with Mead Rusert, VP and GM of Building Technologies at Carrier. With over 30 years of experience under his (tool)belt, Mead’s the man behind the controls at Carrier’s Automated Logic, where he’s basically the maestro of everything that isn’t HVAC. Why should you listen? Because smarter buildings equal smarter people—or at least more productive ones. F...

In this episode, we sit down with none other than Spencer Levy, Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE, the largest commercial real estate services firm in the world. In this role, he focuses on client engagement and public-facing activities, including thought leadership work performed in conjunction with CBRE Research. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Real Estate Roundtabl...

In this much anticipated episode, we sit down with industry visionary Lisa Picard, a commercial real estate pioneer with a resume longer than a CVS receipt. With two MIT degrees, Lisa curated an incomparable career path from EVP at Skanska to CEO of EQ Office, to now emerging out of stealth mode with her next venture (which she reveals exclusively with us!). Lisa shares how cycling is her metaphor...

In this episode, we had an absolute blast chatting with Bob Gillespie, Managing Partner of REACH Commercial, the commercial fund of Second Century Ventures, and let us tell you, it's a ride you don't want to miss! Even though he’s no longer a stand-up comedian, Bob is a testament to the power of humor and public speaking when pitching new ideas and solutions. Think of it as stand-up comedy...

On this inaugural episode of "CRE Unplugged," we sit down with Mollie Eisler, VP of Innovation and Technology for Almanac Realty Investors and explore the intersection between real estate, AI, and humans. Mollie takes us on her career journey starting in hospitality, highlighting the essential skill of relationship building (critical in real estate!) We then discusses whether people shou...