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Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterTo learn more:Manu Pathak on LinkedInFeatured:Rabbet - Construction finance software for real estate borrowers and lendersSwapp - Architectural and MEP planning company Data sources:NYC Open Source DatabaseLocation Data - iPhoneOn today's episode, we explore the intersection of data science and real estate with Manu Pathak, an urban planner and real estate data scientist working at CBRE's Business Development and Solutions Analytics for corporate occupier services. Tune in to learn more about what makes a data set useful, how urban planners and real estate stakeholders can utilize this data for optimal decision making, and where the data is lacking. 

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterTo learn more:Camber Creek - Proptech Venture CapitalJeffrey E. Berman on LinkedInAlso featured: The Finance Savior - Use discount code 'Tangent' for 20% off your first sessionThe Subversive GardenerJeffrey Berman has been at the forefront of the Proptech movement since 2008, and as General Partner of Camber Creek (investor in Latch, VTS, and Compstak among others), he shares with us his insights on the current state of real estate technology adoption, seeking alpha in proptech VC investing, ESG, and the role that real estate owners & operators are playing as LPs and users in the fund's decision making.

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterRelevant links:Plotify websiteAnish Malhotra, Plotify Co-Founder & CEOStimulus:One Rental at a Time, by Michael Zuber One Rental at a Time on YoutubeThe Product: PlotifyThe Industry: Single Family HomesThe Vision: Democratizing Real Estate Investing for Global Investors1:24 - Anish's Journey: From digitizing financial markets with Bloomberg Tradebook to digitizing real estate transactions at Plotify5:24 - How Plotify was born out of friction and frustration within an antiquated and illiquid Real Estate market9:47 - How is Plotify distinct from 'Real Estate Crowdfunding'?13:45 - Stimulus: One Rental at a Time15:08 - Incorporating data models and a risk matrix to assess cross-market Real Estate investments22:08 - Why is now the time to invest in Single-Family Rentals?27:21 - How will Plotify scale up globally in the next 5 years?32:35 - Streamlining real estate transactions, management and powering investors' peace of mind 38:38 - Discomfort Zone: The future of farming and the impact of 'Big Food'

Learn more:KnoqFeatured Stimulus:Association For Neighborhood & Housing DevelopmentKendall Tucker is the Founder & CEO of Knoq, a technology company that recruits, trains and guides neighborhood sales representatives at scale. Knoq creates stronger, more personalized conversations between reps and their neighbors by using customer modeling to predict the appropriate home product fit for each household. Kendall shares how her company has evolved since it's initial focus on political canvassing, amassing and analyzing a database of 270M Americans, and the strategic shift post-pandemic toward data platform sales.

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterLearn more:Michael Lewis' 'The Big Short'The Big Short (movie)Steve's Zillow Short Prediction on CNBCFeatured Stimulus: Project Parachute (https://www.enterprisecommunity.org/)Project Parachute on the Real Deal1:21 - 2008 Financial Crisis vs. Pandemic: How is it impacting real estate values differently?4:16 - Cyclical or Permanent: Transfer of wealth from Commercial to Residential Real Estate5:38 - Is Washington making the same mistake as ’08?8:24 - How will home-builders like Lennar perform in a post-vaccine world?9:30 - Stimulus: Project Parachute, protecting vulnerable NYC renters from eviction11:01 - Are single-family home rentals here to stay as an investment class?13:42 - From bear to bull: A Zillow story16:02 - Steve's Big Short predictions for 202117:27 - Is Anti-trust regulation coming for Facebook, Google & Big Tech?20:21 - Commercial Real Estate REIT's long-term issues26:06 - Discomfort Zone: Sub-prime mortgage and auto lenders unchecked consumer fraud in ’02

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterLearn more:'The Great Indoors' on AmazonEmily Anthes Official SiteWELL Building CertificationFeatured stimulus: Project Parachute (https://www.enterprisecommunity.org/)Project Parachute on the Real Deal1:48 - We are an indoor species after all4:03 - Rethinking how to use our buildings5:38 - Remote Work: Lessons & predictions for the Real Estate Industry9:06 - Data-driven decisions to improve productivity & office space usage15:40 - WELL Certification: Advancing health and wellbeing in the office22:17 - Stimulus: Project Parachute, helping vulnerable renters23:50 - Implementing active design to create healthier spaces in cities30:55 - How can cities beat Global Warming: Resilient buildings & Amphibious architecture34:02 - Improving cooperation between Real Estate & climate scientists35:53 - Discomfort Zone: Evidence-based design requires political and social reform38:07 - Emily's advise to a 20-year old starting their career in Science Journalism

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterLearn more:Meister Seelig & Fein LLPMatthew Kasindorf on LinkedInFeatured Stimulus:RevelAndAwe.com/Tangent 01:40 - Atomic Networking: How networking is changing in the remote work era3:58 - The Democratization of Networking: Context is queen13:01 - Real Estate Tech adoption during COVID-1919:58 - How will Commercial leases change temporarily and permanently24:37 - Stimulus: Revel & Awe Coaching Company26:25 - Housing affordability & supply crisis: Is rent regulation making it worse?30:46 - Has transparency finally arrived to Real Estate transactions34:50 - Discomfort Zone: The '86 & '08 downturns echoing in today's recession39:28 - Prof. Kasindorf's advise to a 20-year old starting their career in Real Estate Law 

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterLearn more:-The Neighborhood Challenge, An Open Innovation Platform for Small Businesses-Jonathan Lane on LinkedIn-NYC Economic Development CorporationFeatured Stimulus:-Fusion100 (Discount code: Tangent)Relevant Links:-The Color of Law, by Richard Rothstein-The 13th, on Netflix2:37 - Jon's journey: From Non-profit to Venture Capital to the public sector5:13 - What is the NYCEDC's role?9:13 - #AllinNYC - Campaign to revitalize the city's hospitality sector & galvanize locals 14:20 - Growth vs. Resiliency: How can NYC become resilient and provide for all New Yorkers?21:51 - Stimulus: Ilan Orgel's Fusion10023:40 - Why NYC shouldn't worry about the headlines about tax base leaving28:26 - LowTech: Can BigTech lead New York's next wave of innovation?33:53 - Can NYC office & the remote work revolution coexist?38:58 - A more just society starts with anti-racism & upward economic mobility44:58 - Discomfort Zone: Personal resiliency to combat hustle culture50:00 - Jon's advise to a 20-year old starting their career in the public sector 

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterLearn more:Dr. Josh Harris' LinkedInFeatured Stimulus:Rock the VoteOther Links:The Great Indoors by Emily Anthes1:50 - Antifragile Survivors and the Role of Extreme Events8:50 - Future of Student Housing & Economies of College Towns16:27 - Why Our Physical and Digital Worlds Won't Converge Just Yet22:07 - Stimulus: Rock the Vote - Digital Volunteer for the Upcoming Elections23:31 - Do Vertical Cities Have an Advantage Over Horizontal Cities Coming out of the Pandemic?30:02 - Survivorship Effect: History is Written by the Winners & the Survivors35:34 - The Future of Work: Will FOMO Bring Us Back to the Office?41:46 - Discomfort Zone: Why Dr. Harris Ditched His Airline Status Fever45:15 - Advise to a 20-year old starting their career in Real Estate Development 

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterLearn more:StriveCaresFeatured Stimulus:RevelAndAwe.com/TangentOther Links:Atomic Habits by James ClearHow to Build Your Emotional PPE?1:28 - A Mission to Increase Access to Addiction and Mental Health Treatment4:08 - Residential vs. Real World Habits8:48 - How Tech is Helping with our Self Care: Silver Lining Post COVID-1915:23 - Stimulus: Arielle Sadan's Revel & Awe Coaching Company17:24 - Combating Stigma and Language to Address the Suicide Epidemic21:00 - Untreated Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Cost America $700B21:48 - NIMBY-ism & Education Around Addiction Stigma in Our Neighborhoods26:10 - Addicted to Tech: Social Media and Smartphone Overuse30:33 - Discomfort Zone: Benji's Brave and Inspiring Approach to Overcoming His Toughest Period32:33 - Advice to a 20-year old starting their career in Healthcare Tech