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Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace on wildfires, insurance, and the unquenchable demand for data centers

Jan 17, 2025
31:46

In this episode, Brendan Wallace of Fifth Wall Ventures shares his insights on the transformative power of PropTech in addressing modern challenges like sustainability, housing affordability, and urban resilience. From rebuilding wildfire-stricken Los Angeles to navigating the intersection of real estate and AI-driven data centers, Wallace explores the innovations shaping the future of cities and the real estate industry.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:35 - TikTok Ban

03:35 - The Los Angeles Wildfires:

09:10 - The Role of Civic Pride in Political and Urban Change

11:05 - Insurance Challenges in California’s Real Estate Market

14:01 - Wildfires and the Changing Landscape of Real Estate Valuation

19:10 - The Future of PropTech and Wildfire Mitigation

27:39 - Data Centers, Energy Development, and the AI Revolution

30:50 - Closing Thoughts: PropTech’s Role in Building Smarter Cities

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