
Proptech Pioneers Podcast
A Podcast for Startup Founders and MLS Execs. We bring startups and MLSs closer together by exploring the beauty and the pain of real estate data and technology.
Latest episodes

Apr 11, 2023 • 41min
The Evolution of the MLS Network with Bill Fowler
Evan and Bill discuss how the industry has changed over his 20+ years of experience within the broker and MLS industries. We break down his learnings from his time with an MLS, Zillow, and Compass. We also discuss how startup founders should think about strategy when it comes to working within the MLS landscape and what the future looks like for technology in the space.

Apr 11, 2023 • 35min
The Steps to Becoming a Member Benefit with Sara Fogg
Evan and Sara talk through the steps technology vendors should take to become a member benefit, how MLSs find new technology, how they vet it, and how they measure success after implementing.

Apr 11, 2023 • 53min
How MLSs Think About Technology with Richard Gibbens
A look into a day in the life of an MLS Director and how MLSs engage with technology vendors. We discuss the ways MLSs find new technology, how they build partnerships, how they measure success, and how they work to provide new value for their members.

Apr 11, 2023 • 41min
The Early Stages of MLS Integration with Hayden Rieveschl
Evan and Hayden discuss what it's like to be an early-stage startup working to integrate with MLSs, the importance of data standardization, what MLSs could be doing better when it comes to engaging with startups, and what his company Ocusell does.

Apr 11, 2023 • 53min
The Convergence of Fintech and Proptech with Russell Smith
Evan and Russell explore the similarities between how Fintech has evolved and how the MLS landscape is currently moving towards a more open and accessible data layer. We also discuss his 10+ years of experience taking technology to market within the industry.
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