Leading Voices in Real Estate Ben Miller | CEO and Co-Founder of Fundrise
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May 5, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Ben Miller, CEO and Co-Founder of Fundrise, shares his vision for transforming the real estate industry by making investments accessible to everyone. He discusses the innovative tech-driven approach of his platform, the importance of democratizing investment opportunities, and the potential of AI in enhancing decision-making. Ben also emphasizes key factors for success in the market, such as location and timing, while reflecting on lessons learned from market challenges and the need for strategic flexibility.
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Democratizing Real Estate Investment
- Ben Miller founded Fundrise to democratize real estate investing for normal investors.
- He disrupted an industry that was once limited to high net worth and institutional investors.
Low-Fee Indexing Disrupts Real Estate
- Fundrise follows a low-fee, indexed approach similar to John Bogle's disruption of mutual funds.
- This approach challenges traditional real estate orthodoxy favoring active, high-fee managers.
Evolving From Deals to Funds
- Fundrise evolved from investing small slices of deals to managing large vertically integrated funds.
- Integration of tech and real estate with low minimum investments transformed accessibility.