Proptech Pulse

Can you truly feel safe at home without feeling locked in? In this special live episode recorded at Podcast Palooza during Apartmentalize 2025, we sit down with Robert Golden, go-to-market director for the Zentra brand, to tackle the evolving landscape of multifamily security. With over two decades of experience in commercial security, Robert brings a wealth of insight into the challenges and oppo...

What do veterinary science and multifamily PropTech have in common? For Michele Crochetiere https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcrochetiere/ , it’s all about understanding systems—especially when they’re under pressure. In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Michele shares her unexpected journey into the world of real estate technology and the essential role data plays during property acquisitions and transi...

What if 80% of your accounts payable workload could disappear—freeing up your team to focus on strategy instead of spreadsheets? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Shelley Robinson sits down with Chris Antenesse https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-antenesse-4a5a652/ of PredictAP https://www.predictap.com/ to unpack how AI and automation are transforming the way multifamily real estate teams manage f...

Can PropTech be the key to reversing urban decay and reshaping the future of our cities? In this thought-provoking episode of PropTech Pulse, Shelley Robinson speaks with Thomas Hunter https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslhunterjr/ , founder of Edenic Energy, about how his roots in construction led him to launch a mission-driven PropTech company tackling some of real estate’s biggest challenges. Fro...

What if managing properties could feel less like a burden and more like a breeze? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, host Shelley Robinson speaks with Kasper Sogaard https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasper-rune-sogaard-14558a4b/ , the founder of Magic Door—a new AI-powered solution shaking up the property management world. After starting out as a real estate investor, Kasper quickly saw the outdated, c...

What if AI could do more than crunch numbers—it could understand how you work, and make your job easier? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Liran https://www.linkedin.com/in/liran-gabbay-proptech-muvan/ , CEO of Muvan AI https://www.muvan.ai/ and a veteran of the Israeli intelligence unit, shares a fresh take on what’s broken in asset management—and how AI can fix it. From inefficiencies in day-to...

What happens when you blend data, empathy, and innovation to transform how we live? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, host Shelley Robinson sits down with Ben Pleat https://www.linkedin.com/in/pleat/ , CEO of Cobu, to explore how community-building and tech can coexist—and even amplify each other—in the multifamily housing world. Ben shares why the future of property management isn’t just about a...

As the PropTech landscape rapidly evolves, who’s making sure policy, innovation, and people stay in sync? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, host Shelley Robinson sits down with Kevin Donnelly https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-donnelly-a3a23457/ and Lori Reeves https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorireevesoh/ of the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center (RETC) to answer just that. With decades...

What happens when a product manager stumbles into PropTech and finds a goldmine of inefficiencies? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Remin Okoruwa https://www.linkedin.com/in/remenokoruwa/ shares his unexpected journey from HubSpot to launching a game-changing PropTech startup. With sharp insight and firsthand experience, Remin unpacks the real hurdles of operating in the multifamily space—from b...

What do Iowa farm life, classroom teaching, and the multifamily industry have in common? According to Phil Rogers https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrodgers1/ —more than you’d expect. In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Shelley Robinson sits down with Phil to unpack his unconventional path to becoming a key voice in PropTech and his mission to bring practical, people-first solutions to the multifamily...

What happens when two former military officers from Israel decide to change how we live? You get Venn—a company that’s turning traditional multifamily housing into connected, tech-driven communities. In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Shelley Robinson sits down with Or Bokobza and Chen Avni, the visionary founders behind Venn, to unpack how automation, AI, and real human connection are reshaping t...

🏢 Can Multifamily Housing Feel More Like Hospitality? From leasing apartments as a teen to leading innovation at the helm of LeaseLock, Janine Steiner Jovanovic https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-steiner-jovanovic/ knows the multifamily space inside out. In this episode of PropTech Pulse, she opens up about the evolution of the rental process—and how AI, centralization, and a shift in mindset are...

🚀 Is PropTech Marketing Keeping Up with AI and Automation? The multifamily real estate market is rapidly evolving, and marketing strategies must keep pace. But with so much data, automation, and AI at play, how do marketers create meaningful customer experiences? In this episode, Ann Baum, Vice President of Marketing at Town Properties, unpacks the role of data management, visual assets, and coll...

🚀 Is PropTech Truly Transforming the Housing Industry? The real estate industry is evolving, but are we maximizing technology's potential? Stephanie Gubiotti https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-gubiotti?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app has seen PropTech’s transformation firsthand—from starting as a leasing associate at 18 to leading...

What happens when three multifamily minds come together to unpack the biggest themes from Retcon? You get an unfiltered, insight-packed conversation on AI as a thought partner, the rise of specialization over centralization, and the next big shifts in PropTech.🗣 We’re talking:How AI is reshaping leasing, marketing, and operationsWhy clean data is the foundation for real AI adoptionThe growing divi...

The future of multifamily marketing is here, and it's powered by AI! In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Shelley Robinson sits down with Stéphanie Versin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieversin/ to discuss how generative AI is transforming the way properties attract and retain residents. From enhancing the customer journey to optimizing marketing budgets in real-time, AI is changing the gam...

🚀 Is Technology Solving Property Management’s Biggest Pain Points? Property management is changing fast, but are today’s tech solutions really solving the right problems? Income verification, fraud prevention, and operational efficiency remain major hurdles for property managers. In this episode, Shelley Robinson sits down with Mark Fiebig, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-fiebig-0791131/ founder...

🚀 Is Real Estate Tech Evolving Fast Enough? The real estate industry is flooded with software solutions, but is it truly innovating, or just adding complexity? In this episode, Jonathan Geller https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangheller/ unpacks the challenges of PropTech—where fragmented software, data integration hurdles, and long sales cycles slow progress. But there’s hope. Jonathan shares ho...

Is the real estate industry ready for a vendor management overhaul? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Emiel Bril https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiel-b-a1a4a187/ , co-founder and CEO of Vendor PM https://www.vendorpm.com/ , shares how his company is reshaping vendor lifecycle management for multifamily properties. He unpacks the inefficiencies in the current system, the importance of aligning incent...

With so many PropTech solutions available, how do multifamily leaders ensure they’re making the right choice? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Shelley Robinson sits down with multifamily operational consultant Stacey Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-hampton-noi/ to uncover the strategies behind successful technology adoption. From evaluating solutions to securing buy-in from end users,...

Is the future of PropTech being shaped by sustainability and energy efficiency? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Mary Nitschke https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-nitschke/ , a multifamily industry veteran with 24 years of experience, explores how technology is revolutionizing real estate operations. From AI-driven facilities management to regulatory shifts pushing PropTech adoption, she shares bol...

Is technology making multifamily experiences more personal or less human? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, industry expert Steve Wunch https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevewunch1/ shares how PropTech is reshaping property management, from AI-driven efficiency to the game-changing impact of video communication. With over 30 years in the industry, Steve brings a wealth of insights on how personalizati...

Can PropTech truly transform the way real estate operates? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, we sit down with Stash Geleszinski https://www.linkedin.tcom/in/stasiugeleszinski/ , founder and partner at Needle, to explore the cutting-edge intersection of data analytics and real estate. From predicting transactions to leveraging AI for better efficiency, Stash unpacks how technology is reshaping the...

How do you transform a tedious, time-consuming process into a streamlined, revenue-generating solution? In this episode of PropTech Pulse, Marc Rutzen, co-founder and CEO of HelloData, shares how he tackled inefficiencies in multifamily real estate by automating market analysis and pricing recommendations. With over a decade of experience, Marc reveals how HelloData is reshaping PropTech, from boo...

What if your budgeting and forecasting tools could predict industry trends and streamline operations with pinpoint accuracy? In this episode, Briant Cárcamo https://www.linkedin.com/in/briantcarcamo/ shares how his journey from a quantitative analyst in multifamily housing led to founding Vizibly https://www.linkedin.com/company/viziblyinc/ , a PropTech company transforming financial planning in t...