Thesis Driven Leader Series

Stephanie Blake, CEO of Skylight, discusses placemaking activations to bring vibrancy and community to real estate. She emphasizes the importance of studying the history and context of spaces. Skylight's projects include NY Fashion Week, food festivals, and concerts, creating extraordinary experiences in unique spaces.

Real estate tech pioneer Spencer Rascoff discusses the future of Proptech, opportunities in real estate, the impact of AI, and his experience as an investor. The conversation touches on the DOJ lawsuit, entrepreneurial ventures, fractional ownership, climate change, and future trends in real estate technology.

Steve Case, a tech pioneer, discusses 'The Rise of the Rest' investing thesis focusing on cities outside traditional tech hubs. Topics include rising cities, policy-driven startups, and real estate innovation. Case's vision for economic growth and job creation in diverse locations is explored.

Caren Maio, proptech expert, shares insights on differentiating startups in today's tech-savvy real estate market. She discusses common mistakes of real estate tech companies, advice for entrepreneurs, and the fundraising environment. Her practical insights are valuable for product leaders in any tech startup.

Dan Doctoroff shares his 30-year journey shaping NYC with projects like Highline and Hudson Yards. He discusses tackling complex initiatives, advice for entrepreneurs, and the importance of storytelling. The conversation ends with his dedication to ALS research and funding.

Investor Dave Eisenberg discusses the challenges of decoupling investment in real estate tech startups, the importance of humility in founders, and the need for a balanced investment approach in the proptech industry. The podcast also explores innovative home buying solutions, the future of cities with technology and sustainability, and the impact of urban regulations on city transformation.

Jilliene Helman, founder of RealtyMogul, discusses the success of real estate crowdfunding, reaching $1 billion in investments, educating new customers, unique landscape of real estate investing, and the importance of individual investors. The conversation explores strategic decisions, challenges in serving retail vs institutional investors, recent acquisitions in the industry, and the impact of AI in real estate investment. They also touch upon the Crowd Street Nightingale fiasco, entrepreneur advice, future of AI, rent control impact, and city investment preferences.

Discover how Jan Sramek is building a new city in California with $900 million from Silicon Valley, facing challenges like regulatory hurdles and a November ballot. Topics include housing solutions, transportation strategies, winning investors, and design for a sustainable urban center.

MaryAnne Gilmartin discusses the Baltimore Peninsula project, urban development challenges in NYC, honoring unsung heroes in real estate, and the impact of AI on sustainable cities.

Thesis Driven Editor Brad Hargreaves speaks with Dror Poleg, an influential thinker on the future of work and real estate. They discuss the impact of remote work, the nonlinear economy, the rise of branded operators in the office market, Japan as a model for cities and economies, the global impact of remote work and AI on income distribution, the future of work winners, potential changes to real estate policies, and the impact of AI on the built world.