Slice of Real Estate

Mike Chambers is the Founder & CEO of Ridley, an AI-native, consumer-first real estate platform challenging the 6% commission model that has gone effectively untouched for 40+ years. Before Ridley, Mike co-founded two international education organizations — including Summits, which grew to 42 schools serving 10,000 students with 350 employees across Haiti — led expeditions in the Himalaya and...

In Episode #32 of Slice of Real Estate, Maor Greenberg , Co-Founder & CEO at Spacial . Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Spacial reduces home permit timelines from 27 weeks to hours by automating structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design. Maor Greenberg's construction experience inspired Spacial , aiming to solve long-standing inefficiencies in the building process. The...

In Episode #31 of Slice of Real Estate, Kyle Kamrooz , Founder & CEO at Bonus Homes .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Revolutionizing Home Equity Access: Kyle Kamrooz introduces a new financial model that lets homeowners tap into equity without selling their homes. Home Appreciation Partnership (HAP): Bonus Homes' unique structure offers homeowners cash upfront while retaining own...

In Episode #30 of Slice of Real Estate, Charlotte Schell , Co-Founder & CEO Wreno & Andrew Luong , Co-founder & CEO Doorvest .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Doorvest helps everyday people invest in single-family rentals remotely and passively. Wreno empowers operations teams through intelligent coordination platforms for real estate. Both founders discuss navigating earl...

In Episode #29 of Slice of Real Estate, Martin Kelly , President at Blueprint .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Blueprint 2025 returns to Las Vegas with a fresh vision : The fifth annual event focuses on transformative thinking in the built world. High-profile speakers announced : Eric Wu (Opendoor), Ankur Jain (Bilt Rewards), and John Kite (Kite Realty) join the lineup. Vision stage...

In Episode #28 of Slice of Real Estate, Savannah Wheeler , CEO at Apartment Snapshot .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Savannah Wheeler, CEO of Apartment Snapshot, brings nearly 20 years of multifamily and real estate experience. Apartment Snapshot gamifies KPI tracking for multifamily teams, driving transparency and engagement. The platform bridges the gap between macro-level BI tool...

In Episode #27 of Slice of Real Estate, Rishard Rameez, Co-Founder & CEO at Zown .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  A viral Reddit post inspired Zown’s creation after Rishard’s frustration with hefty real estate commissions. $300M+ in transactions and rapid growth have made Zown Canada’s fastest-growing real estate brokerage. Customer obsession drives product success , with a focus...

In Episode #26 of Slice of Real Estate, David Blumenfeld , Co-Founder at NextRivet .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  NextRivet’s Mission: Helping real estate companies turn digital ideas into actionable innovations. Challenges in PropTech Adoption: Why real estate is slow to change and how to overcome resistance. AI’s Role in Real Estate: From lease automation to spatial analytics, ho...

In Episode #25 of Slice of Real Estate, Justin Clements , Co-Founder at Pest Share .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Identifying a Market Need – How Pest Share emerged to solve a critical pain point in property management. The Aha Moments – Justin shares the pivotal realizations that shaped the business. The Real Cost of Pests – Why pest infestations cause financial and operational st...

In Episode #24 of Slice of Real Estate, Donal Warde , Director of Special Projects at TF Cornerstone .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Donal Warde’s Career Journey – From real estate investment to prop-tech leadership. Build vs. Buy in Real Estate Tech – When to develop proprietary technology vs. using off-the-shelf solutions. AI in PropTech – Current applications and future potential...

In Episode #23 of Slice of Real Estate, Sunil Rajaraman , Founder at Hamlet .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Hamlet’s Mission : Transforming public city data into actionable insights for businesses and governments. Real Estate Use Cases : Streamlining lengthy city council meetings for developers. Entrepreneurial Insights : The journey from city council candidate to a data-focused fou...

In Episode #22 of Slice of Real Estate, Brad Pilgrim , Co-Founder & CEO at Parity .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Founding Vision : Brad Pilgrim's entrepreneurial journey from scaling startups to co-founding Parity in the energy optimization space. Guaranteed Savings Model : Parity promises utility cost savings with no upfront costs through advanced HVAC control systems. Grid-In...

In Episode #21 of Slice of Real Estate, Alon Gorbonos , General Partner & Founder at RE Angels .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Expert-Driven Investment Model : RE Angels combines capital with insights from experienced real estate operators across various sectors. Technology Meets Real Estate : Focusing on early-stage innovation to address inefficiencies in the largest asset clas...

In Episode #20 of Slice of Real Estate, Lior Abramovich , Co-Founder & CEO at Blanket .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Blanket’s Mission : A platform dedicated to reducing client churn and enhancing growth for residential property managers. The Eureka Moment : Insights from a dinner conversation that revealed a 30% industry churn rate. Innovative Features : Proactive, data-driven...

In Episode #19 of Slice of Real Estate, Harsh Badera , Founder & CEO at MatBook .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  MatBook's Mission: Reducing construction material costs by 30-40% while maintaining high quality through direct procurement and a robust quality control system. Streamlined Logistics: End-to-end delivery ensures clients avoid hassles like customs, packaging, and transp...

In Episode #18 of Slice of Real Estate, Tony Julianelle , CEO at Atlas Real Estate .  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Atlas Real Estate's Unique Approach : Transitioned from fix-and-flip to long-term property investments, focusing on wealth accumulation over time. Owner-Aligned Property Management : Established a property management division to align owners' and tenants' interests, emp...

In Episode #17 of Slice of Real Estate, Luca Dahlhause n, CEO at Realfinity.io joins as our guest.  Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Realfinity’s Mission: Realfinity aims to simplify mortgage offerings for real estate agents, integrating finance into their services. Current Mortgage Models: Luca explains traditional mortgage pathways and their high costs to consumers. Realfinity’s Compe...

In Episode #16 of Slice of Real Estate, Jakub Kulisa, CEO at Parcel AI. Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Streamlined Real Estate Design : Parcel AI’s platform optimizes building layouts and site plans, reducing time for feasibility studies. Founder's Architectural Journey : Jakub Kulisa shares his path from architectural dreams to building an impactful tech company. Blueprint Conference...

In Episode #15 of Slice of Real Estate, Elizabeth Braman, CEO at Revolution RE. Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Insights from Elizabeth Braman, CEO of Revolution RE, on transforming real estate data access. The role of data standardization and AI in optimizing multifamily property management. Revolution RE’s integration solutions for seamless data use across property management systems...

In Episode #14 of Slice of Real Estate, Yuval Golan, Founder & CEO at Waltz. Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Waltz's Core Mission : Yuval Golan explains how Waltz helps foreign nationals and busy U.S. professionals invest in real estate through a seamless end-to-end solution. Streamlined Process : Waltz provides an automated platform for real estate investment, offering services li...

In Episode #13 of Slice of Real Estate, Jeff Saul, GM at Built Technologies. Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Built Technologies' Core Mission : Streamlining construction lending by digitizing processes, making financing quicker and more efficient for lenders and developers. Addressing Industry Challenges : From manual processes to data management inefficiencies, Built aims to simplify...

In Episode #12 of Slice of Real Estate, Barret Blondeau, Founder & CEO at Falaya Real Estate. Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Falaya simplifies real estate with a transparent, efficient app that empowers buyers, sellers, and agents. The company’s name ties back to Louisiana’s Atchafalaya River, symbolizing smooth and connected transactions. Falaya emphasizes a user-friendly UI, mak...

In Episode #11 of Slice of Real Estate, Vardhan Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO at Acelab. Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Vardhan Mehta shares his journey from architect to CEO of Acelab. The challenges and solutions in creating a centralized database for building materials. Insights into how Acelab is streamlining material selection for architects and builders. Future plans for Acelab, i...

In Episode #10 of Slice of Real Estate, Martin Kelly, President at Blueprint. Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Blueprint Overview : Martin Kelly describes Blueprint as the event for the future of the built world, focusing on real estate, construction, and climate tech. Trends & Topics : The event will cover industry-shaping trends, including AI integration, new urban communities, an...

In Episode #9 of Slice of Real Estate, Tim Quirk, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Final Offer. Listen to the full episode to learn about:  Tim Quirk discusses Final Offer's mission to eliminate uncertainty in real estate transactions. The platform's innovative approach helps buyers and sellers make informed decisions. Final Offer's success stories, including a couple who finally bought...