Brendan Wallace
Co-founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Wall, the largest venture capital firm focused on real estate technology.
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May 19, 2025 • 32min
The Future Is Now: The State of PropTech Innovation
Brendan Wallace, Co-founder and CEO of Fifth Wall, and Connor Hall, Head of Global Digital Partnerships at CBRE, dive deep into the future of commercial real estate tech. They discuss the high risks and rewards in PropTech investing and how early access to innovations can boost asset performance. AI emerges as a game-changer for underwriting and risk modeling, offering a competitive edge. They also touch on market volatility affecting IPOs and highlight that the best PropTech companies tackle real industry challenges.
Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
Seeing Opportunity Differently: Venture Capital’s approach the Built Environment - Brendan Wallace - CEO & CIO of Fifth Wall
Brendan Wallace, Co-founder and CEO of Fifth Wall, shares insights on how his diverse background in real estate finance and tech entrepreneurship shapes his firm's approach to transforming the built environment. He discusses Fifth Wall's strategic LP model that fosters technology adoption in real estate and addresses the slow tech uptake in the industry. The conversation reveals why now is an ideal time to launch new investment platforms and critiques the overhyped notion of proprietary data in the AI age, showcasing the future potential of PropTech.
May 3, 2017 • 32min
20VC: How LPs Can Add Strategic Value To Portfolio Companies & Why Real Estate Is On Every Whiteboard In Silicon Valley with Brendan Wallace, Co-Founder @ Fifth Wall
Brendan Wallace, Co-founder of Fifth Wall, dives into the intricate world of real estate tech. He discusses the strategic value LPs can bring to portfolio companies, and the unique dynamics between corporate and traditional LPs. Brendan predicts that autonomous cars could disrupt the real estate industry, detailing the risks and potential timeline for this shift. He also highlights the evolving urban landscape and the challenges of securing funding in the tech-driven real estate market.
Feb 18, 2021 • 44min
20VC Special: The Real Estate Fintech OGs on Why This Is Not The End For The Bay Area and What Can Be Done To Solve It, The Pros and Cons of Working with Corporate Investors and How Leading Their Teams Has Fundamentally Changed in a COVID World
Assaf Wand, CEO of Hippo Insurance, Nima Ghamsari, CEO of Blend, Max Simkoff, CEO of States Title, and Brendan Wallace of Fifth Wall discuss the evolving landscape of real estate fintech. They tackle the implications of the tech exodus from Silicon Valley, debating whether it's temporary or a fundamental shift. The conversation dives into innovations that enhance homeowner experiences and streamline the mortgage process. They also explore leadership challenges in a remote work environment and the importance of adapting corporate culture in a post-COVID world.
May 6, 2019 • 38min
20VC: Why Consumer Brands Must Embrace Physical Retail To Avoid Inflated Online CACs, How To Alter Fund Strategy When Investing In Consumer Retail & Why The Era of The 1,000 Store Brand Is Over with Brendan Wallace, Founder and Managing Partner @ Fifth Wa
Brendan Wallace, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Wall, dives into the evolving landscape of consumer retail and the necessity for brands to embrace physical spaces. He discusses how digitally native brands risk inflated costs if they stay online-only and how the era of the 1,000-store brand may be behind us. Brendan shares insight on retail’s current state and its intersection with technology, highlighting vital omni-channel strategies for success. He also addresses the complex dynamics of Amazon's influence on emerging brands.
