Chris Powers and Jason Baxter reflect on Fort Capital's 2023 achievements, fundraising goals, custom AI development, deal pipelines, profitability, team growth, and the outlook for 2024. They discuss the successful implementation of document AI in improving the invoice process, the renewal rockstar initiative to boost tenant renewals, and the adoption of company-wide AI challenge. They also cover their acquisition pipeline in 2023, expansion of the team and opening new offices, and the challenges in finding affordable land and meeting construction costs.

Dr. Jason Baxter, a scholar renowned for his insights on Dante, delves into the reasons behind Dante's newfound popularity and modern readers' challenges. He explores the big questions poetry can address and discusses the unique nature of The Divine Comedy as a poetic work. The conversation touches on Dante's cosmology, his psychological depth, and practical approaches for first-time readers. They also contemplate the connections between Dante and Milton, emphasizing the transformative power of literature across cultures and time.

Jason Baxter, with 25 years of real estate experience, and Chris Powers discuss using AI in real estate. They talk about Fort's proprietary operating system, Foster, and its AI applications. Topics include creating facts through data structuring, operational optimization with AI, and navigating market challenges with data analytics.