Real Estate Meets AI

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Dr. Sam Chandan, professor at NYU Stern and founder of Chandan Economics, to explore how AI is reshaping real estate, the labor market, and the way we prepare the next generation of leaders. Sam shares his honest read on where commercial real estate stands on AI adoption today, why a willingness to experiment marks a real shift for the industry, and wh...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja is joined by two guests who live at the crossroads of research and real estate: Arpit Gupta, Associate Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, and James Robert Scott, Director of the Real Estate Transformation Lab at MIT. Arpit shares how he built AI tools to structure messy zoning codes into usable data at national scale. James explores where AI is creating real value on...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Will O'Donnell, Managing Director and Head of Global Corporate Development and Growth at Prologis, and founder of Prologis Ventures, to explore how the world's largest logistics real estate company is evolving from four walls and a roof into an intelligent infrastructure platform. Will shares what he's learned from 22 years inside Prologis and backing...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Alex Wolkomir, Partner at McKinsey & Company, to talk about what AI adoption looks like from the inside, through the lens of someone advising the largest real estate firms in the world. Alex co-authored McKinsey's landmark report on generative AI in real estate and shares why the numbers have only gotten bigger since. He makes the case for why use...

In the Season 2 premiere of Real Estate Meets AI , Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Danny Klein, Partner at JLL Spark, the venture arm of JLL, to unpack where AI is truly gaining traction across real estate — and where it’s still early. Danny shares what he’s seeing after evaluating hundreds of AI startups, from tools accelerating leasing conversations to enterprise platforms layering real estate cont...

To close out Season 1 of Real Estate Meets AI , we’re bringing together the key takeaways and advice from every episode into one focused recap. This episode highlights the biggest ideas, practical insights, and recurring themes shared by our Season 1 guests on how AI is shaping the real estate industry today — from mindset shifts and adoption challenges to real-world use cases and what comes next....

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise, to unpack why diligence and data are becoming essential in today’s property transactions. Bill shares how having the right information upfront can reduce risk, strengthen investment decisions, and reveal the true value of an asset. They discuss the rise of data lakes in due-diligence workflows, the role of continuous mon...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with KP Reddy , Founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures , to explore how AI and technology are reshaping the AEC industry. KP shares why the future of the industry depends not just on transforming existing processes but on rethinking business models to fully integrate technology. They discuss the current state of AI adoption across architecture, engineering, and...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Jit Kee Chin , Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President at Suffolk Construction , to explore how AI is transforming the construction industry. Jit Kee shares how Suffolk is leveraging machine vision and predictive analytics to enhance safety and performance while navigating the challenges of innovation at scale. They also discuss leading c...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja is joined by Carrie Denning Jackson and Ernie Massei from Jamestown to unpack how AI is transforming real estate from the inside out. They dive into the evolution of AI adoption across the industry, Jamestown’s pioneering initiatives—including the development of their internal AI assistant, ChatJT—and the operational efficiencies these tools unlock. The conversation...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Antony Slumbers, a recognized PropTech visionary, to explore how AI is reshaping the foundations of real estate. Antony unpacks why the industry must move beyond traditional business models and embrace service-oriented approaches to remain competitive. They discuss how AI is democratizing access to services, the critical role of education in cultivatin...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Colin Joynt, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at BXP, to examine how AI is reshaping the real estate industry. Colin shares how BXP is approaching AI adoption, from practical use cases and data-driven decision-making to fostering cross-functional collaboration. They explore the importance of creating a safe environment for innovation...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Douglas Pearce, Executive Vice President of Information Technology at Waterton, to explore how AI is transforming the real estate industry—particularly in multifamily housing. Doug shares how his team is leveraging AI to streamline operations, from automating rent collection communications to expediting maintenance requests, and why successful adoption...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Rukevbe "Rukus" Esi, SVP and Chief Digital Officer at AvalonBay Communities, to explore how one of the nation’s largest real estate investment trusts is putting AI to work. They discuss AvalonBay’s approach to enhancing both the customer experience and internal operations through AI, and how organizational mindset plays a key role in driving meaningful...

In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja is joined by Keats Ali, Chief Technology Officer at Lincoln Property Company, to talk about how AI is being applied across real estate today. From practical applications to leadership strategies, they explore what it takes to bring new technology into an established industry. Keats shares insights on improving the customer experience with AI, overcoming change manage...