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This is where the leading entrepreneurs, investors, and executives in Real Estate will be talking about their trajectories to success, the problem to solve in the industry today, their strategies for building winning businesses, and their approach to capitalising on the opportunities ahead. As a founder, I am looking forward to hearing the stories of the industry's greatest leaders. Stay tuned and reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to explore opportunities to work together in the future! https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

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March 11, 202654 min

“Be careful: there are a lot of savings to be made in real estate.” - Dan Smith - Founder Series #11

Dan Smith is the Chief Business Officer of VerbaFlo.AI VerbaFlo.AI is redefining real estate management with an AI-driven communications platform and CRM that empowers ‍professionals to optimize operations by automating leasing, renewals, resident support, and outbound campaigns across different channels in a unified platform, currently already powering over 20% of the UK’s PBSA market, with over 200,000 units live. Before joining VerbaFlo, Dan started his career in the student accommodation market as the Sales and Marketing Director at Nido Living, an international property management company, where he led the company as it expanded from 4 to 120 people over 18 months. He later founded RESI Consultancy, a strategic consultancy and advisory for the residential living sectors, working with operators and investors to deliver efficiencies and best practice across property and portfolio performance. Tune in to this session to gain insights into:Importance of selling from within; Advice for real estate executives looking to adopt tech;The careful balance between streamlining and human connection for operators;The unique nature of approaching selling an AI system;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

December 3, 2025Episode 2439 min

“Real Estate doesn't need more data. It needs action points.” - Alexander Engelfried - Founder Series #10

Alexander Engelfried is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of FairFleet. FairFleet is a leading provider of insights that help asset managers, operators, and owners identify critical issues, cut their costs, and optimize their portfolios through data capturing and analysis using advanced aerial and drone solutions. With more than 5,000 certified, insured, and professionally trained drone pilots in over 100 countries, FairFleet is the largest European drone network, trusted by clients such as JLL, CBRE, AWS, Nokia, and Allianz.Prior to FairFleet, Alexander had gained a strong financial background, working at Deutsche Börse Group, one of the world’s leading exchange organisations, as well as achieving a degree in International Management Accounting and Finance from the IU International University of Applied Sciences. Alexander acts as FairFleets' leader, continuously pushing boundaries of innovation using his strong analytical background. Tune in to this session to gain insights into:The importance of data value over volume;Approaching reluctant clients;How forward-thinking owners are including innovation at the centre of their contracts with facilities managers to drive value;The importance of learning from failure;The importance of identifying the optimal market; And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

November 28, 2025Episode 2340 min

“The lack of data governance is like having blurry vision. Taking control gives you laser clear focus.” - Andreas Kozma - Founder Series #9

Andreas Kozma is the Founder and CEO of iREMS International AG.iREMS is a data-centric Asset and Property Management platform designed for large, international portfolios of landlords, developers, and service providers. It offers a fully integrated, end-to-end solution for clients such as CBRE, Adventum, Avison and Young, and PwC, helping them standardise operations, create efficiencies, and ensure quality control. Andreas has always been driven by tech and case-based solutions, having developed an ERP system for a Fortune 500 chemical company at the start of his career. Prior to iREMS, he has further worked for Deloitte & Touche Central Europe on large-scale IT system implementations throughout the region. During his tenure, Andreas successfully concluded business transformation and digitalization projects, showcasing his expertise in organizational development and change management. Tune in to this session to gain insights into:The importance of top-down data governance;Process of implementation of a new data strategy; The issue of product complexity;Getting the data strategy right: case study;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

October 28, 202543 min

“AI adoption done right will put you in control of your process. This is the key to amplify human capital value.” - Natan Lempert - Founder Series #8

Natan Lempert is the Co-Founder and CEO of Built AI.Built AI is transforming how real estate firms underwrite deals and manage assets. The advanced AI platform converts investment brochures into live financial models in minutes, eliminating hours of manual work and reducing costly errors.Before founding Built AI, Natan started his career in Investment Banking at Citigroup, advising on over $20 billion of transactions across M&A, debt, and equity capital markets. He later entered the real estate industry with Benson Elliot, focusing primarily on value-add strategies across Europe, and played a key role in the strategic asset management of the firm’s Spanish portfolio. As his last position before starting Built AI, Natan joined an investment management firm backed by Asian capital as the first employee, and grew the firm’s assets under management from 0 to over $2.5 billion.Tune in to this session to gain insights into:Gain insights on how leading funds will continue to change their strategy for underwriting deals; Value-adding strategies for AI; The "Darwinistic" shift in technology adoption;How technology actually increases human connections;How investors will forecast exits in the future;Unmatched opportunities in the Middle East today;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

July 9, 202542 min

“The best entrepreneurs in the world are delusional. They have the competency to make their solution a reality and are humble enough to realise they can't do it alone.” - Christian Hernandez Gallardo - Investor Series #5

Christian Hernandez Gallardo is Co-Founder and a Partner at 2150.2150, a leading Venture Capital firm with 500m under management across Fund I, II and SPVs, invests in tech companies that seek to sustainably reimagine and reshape cities and the industries that power them.Prior to co-founding 2150, Christian held leadership roles through the hyper-growth phases of some of the world’s largest technology companies, notably as head of international business development at Facebook and head of new markets at Google. Christian began his career developing systems of intelligence in the early days of "big data," and later co-founded White Star Capital, a global VC firm with over $1 billion in assets under management. He is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and holds a BA in Economics from Duke University and an MBA from The Wharton School.Tune in to this session to gain insights into:Where the global mindset around climate tech is going;Crucial traits to look for when selecting climate tech founders;The right time to bring in commercial leadership;The concept of Gigacorns;Christian’s advice for entrepreneurs;The difference between adaptation and mitigation;Where adaptation is already showing returns;What’s next for 2150;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

June 25, 202521 min

“Business Sets the Course, Tech Brings the Thrust: How Innovo Group Is Building the Future with AI and Digital Twins.” - Roger Wahl - Executive Series #9

Roger Wahl is the Global Chief Technology Officer at Innovo Group.Innovo Group is an industry leader in construction and innovation across the built environment. Innovo Group delivers major real estate and infrastructure projects across four continents through cutting-edge design, engineering, construction, development, and financing.Roger Wahl has over 30 years of technology leadership experience across multiple continents and industries, including roles in the United States Air Force, General Electric, and global engineering and construction firms, where he led digital transformation strategies focused on core technology, data, automation, and emerging technologies. As Chief Technology Officer at Innovo Group, he is leading the Digital Transformation of a Global Group of Companies, focussing on Process Excellence, Automation, and Innovation including Digital Twin, 3D AI, Robotics, IoT and more, and producing meaningful and insightful data.Tune in to this session to gain insights into:How AI is reshaping the real estate and construction lifecycle;How to embed technology into company culture;How new entrepreneurs can beat the competition by commercialising as soon as possible;How top real estate firms are leveraging digital twins and data-driven platforms to enable predictive building management;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

June 11, 202520 min

“Focus on engagement and transparency. That is how you build a strong foundation for transformation.” - Richard Corbridge - Executive Series #8

Richard Corbridge is SEGRO plc’s first ever Chief Information Officer.SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), and a leading owner, asset manager and developer of modern warehousing and industrial property, with a portfolio of 10.3 million square metres valued at £20.3 billion.Richard has over 25 years of experience in digital and technology leadership roles across the public and private sectors. He previously served as Director General for Digital at the UK Department for Work and Pensions, where he managed technology and data operations across 850 Job Centres and oversaw major national payment and benefits systems. He also held CIO roles at Boots UK and the Health Service Executive in Ireland, leading various digital transformation projects. In November 2024, he was appointed as the first-ever Chief Information Officer at SEGRO plc, where he is responsible for delivering the company’s digital and technology strategy to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and sustainable growth.Tune in to this session to gain insights into:How to lead people-first digital transformation;How to approach legacy data challenges in a rapidly evolving industry;How to navigate the build vs. buy dilemma in enterprise tech;How to cut through the noise and identify the right tech solutions;How to think about AI’s role in reshaping work;The role of digital governance in setting the right priorities;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

April 16, 202531 min

“Start building the basis for your long-term over-performance and operational efficiency today.” - Benjamin Günther - Founder Series #7

Benjamin Günther is the CEO and Founder of Alasco.Alasco is the only integrated solution for financial and sustainability management tailored to real estate asset managers, owners, and developers—empowering over 300 leading firms like Hines, Invesco, and Patrizia to plan and execute high-impact sustainability strategies, optimize CapEx, and drive profitable, future-proof investments through its platform.Before founding Alasco, he was the CEO and Founder of Stylight, Europe’s leading fashion aggregator, which was successfully sold to ProSiebenSat.1. He also served as a board member at Personio, the leading HR and recruiting software for small and medium-sized businesses in Europe. As a Founding Angel Investor at regulate and a member of Founders Pledge, Benjamin combines entrepreneurial success with a commitment to impactful, tech-driven innovation.Tune in to this session to gain insights into:How to quantify the ROI of ESG investments;Why data-driven sustainability planning reduces unnecessary CapEx;How regulatory changes like the Omnibus Directive are shaping asset management strategies;How AI is being practically applied in real estate for tasks like document handling, budget tracking, and predictive risk management;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

March 19, 202536 min

“Focus on making your customers money, leveraging change as a catalyst for a profitable, sustainable transformation in real estate.” - Matt Ellis - Founder Series #6

Matt Ellis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Measurabl.Measurabl is the world’s most widely adopted sustainability data management platform for commercial real estate, which tracks performance for over 18 billion square feet of property representing more than $3 trillion AUM (USD) across 93 countries.Prior to founding Measurabl, Matt led CBRE’s Sustainability Practice Group in the Western U.S., implemented the company’s global carbon neutrality program, and served as its first Director of Sustainability Solutions. With expertise in sustainability reporting, corporate real estate, and carbon accounting, Matt has played a key role in advancing ESG transparency and compliance in the real estate industry.Tune in to this session to gain insights into:Enabling more profitable real estate businesses using sustainability;Leveraging change as an asset;Building and scaling a PropTech startup and adapting to industry shifts;Enabling tech with tech;The biggest mistake solution providers make when solving for sustainability;New opportunities to maximise asset value in commercial real estate;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/

February 26, 202536 min

“We need a coalition of the willing. Asset owners need to prioritise collaboration.” - Melanie Leech - Executive Series #7

Melanie Leech is the Chief Executive Officer at the British Property Federation, a leading representative body for the UK real estate sector, advocating for a diverse, sustainable, and successful industry that contributes £110 billion annually to the UK economy and supports 2.5 million jobs through policy engagement, industry collaboration, and support for innovation and growth.Melanie has been the Chief Executive Officer of the British Property Federation (BPF) since January 2015, following nine years as Director General of the Food & Drink Federation. She began her career as a Metropolitan Police officer before holding senior roles in the civil service across areas such as customs, arts policy, broadcasting, and rail regulation. Awarded a CBE in 2015 for services to the food and drink industry. During her tenure at the British Property Federation, Melanie has overseen the BPF’s “Building Our Future” manifesto, the merger with the UK PropTech Association, and the creation of BPF Futures, a network for young professionals, and much more! Melanie also serves as a trustee of the property industry charity LandAid and is a member of the Council of the University of Essex.Tune in to this session to gain insights into:The BPF’s work;Next steps for achieving net-zero targets in real estate;Opportunities for collaboration between governments and real estate players;What it takes to revitalise UK town centres;Productive sustainability initiatives in property development;How tech firms can play a role in government-led real estate initiatives;The UK’s position in global property investment;The role of young professionals;Melanie’s takeaways from her time as a police constable in the Metropolitan Police Service;And so much more!Interviews with inspiring Founders, Investors, and Real Estate Executives will be shared weekly on this podcast series - follow the PropTech Talks interview series and stay tuned!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maltzoff/