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Tech Nest: The Real Estate and Tech Show

Nate Smoyer

Tech Nest is the podcast where we discover all the latest in real estate and tech by interviewing the innovators and leaders from companies who are challenging the way we buy, sell, and invest in real estate.

  • 18 minutes 19 seconds
    Tech Nest Final Episode—Thank you!

    I never intended to publish over 200 podcast episodes. I truly thought I'd do 30 or 40—at most—and then move on to something else. However, the constant support I received across the entire industry motivated me to keep going. I love this industry and intend on going nowhere anytime soon. But the time has come to set the podcast aside and focus more energy into something else. I want to continue sharing my work so that others can benefit, but I'm also interested in saying yes to other opportunities such as advising and consulting.

    I plan on publishing occasionally to my newsletter (Join here: https://technest.beehiiv.com/) and you'll likely see content time to time come from the Tech Nest social channels (until they're rebranded). 

    As a final glimmer of hope, I reserve the right to reverse course. Previously, I'd shutdown the show, only to come back and publish 150 more episodes since then. I don't intend on doing that again, but ya never know. :) 

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    10 December 2024, 4:25 pm
  • 26 minutes 16 seconds
    Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 4

    In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. 

    Here's the list of guests in this Part 4 of my Blueprint Conversations series.

    Brad Pilgrim, Co-founder and CEO, Parity

    Vikas Gupta, CEO, Azibo

    Matt Ellis, CEO, Measurabl


    10 December 2024, 4:37 am
  • 37 minutes 7 seconds
    Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 3

    In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. 

    Here's the list of guests in this Part 3 of my Blueprint Conversations series.


    26 November 2024, 2:58 pm
  • 29 minutes 46 seconds
    Rental Listings Marketplace 3.0 with Anthemos Georgiades, CEO at Zumper

    In this conversation I'm joined by Zumper Co-founder and CEO, Anthemos Georgiades. We discuss the evolving landscape of the rental market, highlighting the record supply of rental units in 2024 and the implications for renters and property management companies. I was excited to discuss the latest partnership between Zumper and Airbnb, exploring how this collaboration reflects the convergence of long-term and short-term rental markets. Anthemos has been in the trenches of this industry for quite a few years, stays in the data, and have some interesting outlooks for the industry to come. Do not miss this important episode! 


    More about Anthemos and Zumper
    After standing in the rain in London to try and get an apartment in his 20s, Anthemos realized how antiquated yet massive the rental industry was. So, Zumper was founded in 2012 in San Francisco, kicking off at TechCrunch Disrupt, to modernize the rental industry and they are now the largest privately owned rental platform in North America. 

    Zumper is the largest privately owned rental platform in North America with more than 76 million site visits a year. Zumper is on a mission to make renting a home as easy as booking a hotel. To date, Zumper has raised over $178 million from Kleiner Perkins, Goodwater Capital, Headline, Dawn Capital, and the Blackstone Group.

    14 November 2024, 2:30 pm
  • 49 minutes 10 seconds
    Advancing EV Charging Amenities for Multifamily with Nicholas Johnson, Founder and CEO of Orange Charger

    In this conversation, I talk with Nicholas Johnson, Founder and CEO of Orange Charger, about the challenges and opportunities in the EV charging industry, particularly for multifamily homes. He describes the importance of user experience, connectivity, and the role of software in managing energy consumption. We also get into the evolving landscape of property management as it relates to EV charging infrastructure and the future of energy management solutions.


    More about Nicholas and Orange Charger
    Orange Charger is an Energy Management Solution for multifamily homes. Orange's right-sized charging solutions are reliable, affordable, scalable, and purpose-built for these properties.

    Nicholas is passionate about enabling humans to live carbon-neutral lives without compromising lifestyle. Before starting Orange, he built A.I. software to optimize traffic signals to reduce congestion. He started his career at Tesla as an electrical design engineer, bringing the Model 3 thermal designs to market.

    13 November 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 32 seconds
    Creating an Excellent Guest Experience with Peter Gudmundsson, CEO of BeHome247

    Peter Gudmundsson, CEO of BeHome 247, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the short-term rental and vacation rental industry. He emphasizes the importance of delivering a consistently excellent guest experience and the need for brand consistency. Gudmundsson also addresses the impact of local zoning regulations on the industry and the role of technology in improving operations and guest satisfaction. He highlights the value of a unified operations platform that integrates various systems and provides real-time visibility for property managers. BeHome 247 provides a unified operations platform for the short-term rental and residential property management industries. The platform integrates various functions such as maintenance, housekeeping, guest communication, and vendor management, improving operational efficiency and customer experience. The CEO, Peter Gudmundsson, emphasizes the importance of thinking systemically and avoiding the purchase of point solutions that lack coordination. He also discusses the role of AI in customer service and the need for a balance between technology and human interaction. Gudmundsson predicts that the industry will see more consistency of delivery and that digital curb appeal will become a critical factor in property judgments.

    More about Peter and BeHome247
    BeHome247 provides residential and STR/VR real estate owners/operators and property managers with a tailored operations platform. The technology controls smart devices, operating workflows, and resident communications. 

    Peter Gudmundsson is CEO of BeHome247. He has been running small and medium-sized businesses in technology, content, and human capital for over twenty-five years. 


    12 November 2024, 3:51 pm
  • 29 minutes 58 seconds
    Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 2

    In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. 

    Here's the list of guests in this Part 2 of my Blueprint Conversations series.

    11 November 2024, 7:34 pm
  • 44 minutes 1 second
    The Next Iteration in Property Management for Self-Managing Landlords with Dana Dunford, Co-founder and CEO of Hemlane

    In this episode, Dana Dunford, Co-founder and CEO of Hemlane, joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of property management for self-managing real estate investors. Hemlane is a venture-backed platform that simplifies rental property management by offering tools for inspections, repairs, tenant coordination, and more, all in one place. Dana shares how Hemlane differentiates itself from traditional property management by blending human oversight with technology, catering to a market where 72% of landlords self-manage their properties. 

    We also explore how she achieved early traction at Hemlane by leveraging her personal network, testing creative messaging, and focusing on product-led growth. Dana emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach between technology and personal interaction, particularly as AI becomes more prevalent in real estate. 
     
    This is a must listen for early-stage founders in the proptech space and those wanting to know what the next iteration for landlord software looks like.


    More about Dana and Hemlane
    Dana Dunford is the CEO of Hemlane, a venture-backed property management platform with over 27,000 rentals and $1BN in payments processed. She is a strong advocate of purchasing properties anywhere, as the best investments are not typically in your backyard. She supports real estate investors in setting up the most intelligent process to manage rentals from a distance, while connecting them with local, licensed professionals.

    24 October 2024, 1:26 pm
  • 44 minutes 49 seconds
    Bringing All Systems Together in Property Management with Jason Griffith, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Synco

    In this epsidoe, I talk with Jason Griffith, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Synco, to explore how they simplify communication for property management teams. With the overload of emails and messages, Synco offers a real-time messaging platform to streamline collaboration and organize conversations. It lets users control inbox notifications and easily include external parties like contractors. Synco offers include real-time translation for seamless multilingual communication and integration with property management software. Synco is also focused on leveraging AI to enhance team collaboration and efficiency, aiming to lead the way in transforming property management communication. This conversation goes deeper than just product features, as you'll hear Jason break down the importance (and complexity) of industry-specific communication products.


    More about Jason and Synco
    Synco is the centralized communication platform that allows property management teams to collaborate effortlessly. When it comes to team communication, property management still runs on email (and usually Teams, text and whatsapp). The result is overloaded inboxes, unnecessary liability, slower issue resolution and missed opportunities for collaboration. Synco is the team communication tool built specifically for property management. It brings corporate teams, on-site staff, vendors and clients together in one seamless application. Synco provides the transparency to never have to ask "where are we on this", the peace of mind in knowing that all communications are securely filed and the advantages of rapid, effective team communication. 

    Jason Griffith is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Synco, the real-time, centralized messaging platform built to help property management teams communicate faster and better. Prior to founding Synco, Jason was the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SiteCompli, a compliance automation platform used across 1M+ residential units & 70% of Class A office properties in NYC that is now part of Inhabit, a collective of property management software companies backed by Insight Venture Partners and Goldman Sachs. Jason is passionate about building great tech solutions powered by great teams. 

    14 October 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 24 seconds
    3D Printed Homes With Recycled Materials with Gene Eidelman, Co-founder of Azure Printed Homes

    Gene Eidelman, Co-founder of Azure, discusses how they are using 3D printing technology to create and build prefab homes. They use recycled polymers and fiberglass instead of traditional materials, making their homes faster to build and more affordable. We also get into the national housing shortage, affordability crisis, and reducing environmental impacts. Gene explains their construction process, which involves 3D printing modules and finishing them in the factory. He also discusses the challenges of distribution and the acceptance of prefab homes by lenders and insurance companies. Gene emphasizes the need for more sustainable construction practices and the potential for tech advances to address the affordable housing crisis.


    More about Gene and Azure
    Azure is fundamentally changing the construction industry by leveraging 3D printing technology using recycled polymers and fiberglass to prefab homes 70% faster and 30% less expensive than existing construction methods, with a positive environmental impact

    From developing multifamily projects to revolutionizing the construction industry with 3D-printed homes, Gene Eidelman's journey in real estate is marked by innovation and impact. After immigrating to the US from Ukraine, Gene quickly made a name for himself, developing over 3,000 condominiums and apartments. At Azure, Gene and his team are breaking new ground with a patented 3D printing process that constructs entire structures from recycled polymers.  

    11 October 2024, 3:50 pm
  • 47 minutes 4 seconds
    Modern Modular Platform for Real Estate Operations with Andrew Becker, CEO and Co-founder of Billions

    In this episode, I chat with Andrew Becker, CEO and Co-founder of Billions, a real estate operations platform built for high-volume teams. We explore how Billions automates data tracking and enhances team efficiency, especially in today’s challenging market. Andrew shares his journey from the Air Force to building a successful real estate team and dives into why modular tech and AI are game-changers for the industry. We also discuss his podcast, "Team Lead Talks," where he interviews top real estate leaders (I've got a soft-spot in my heart for leaders with podcasts). Listen in! 


    More about Andrew and Billions
    BILLIONS is a real estate team operating system powered by the world's most powerful CRM platform, Salesforce.  Designed and carefully curated around the team model, BILLIONS brings predictable and repeatable processes to a team's operations while seamlessly yielding best-in-class data & analytics for real-time decision-making and oversight.         

    Andrew started a real estate team back in 2013 in Arlington, VA and built a high volume, high transaction business where we did both retail and investor-type transactions.  Out of our own needs, built an operating systems around our team model that is now being used by some of the top producing teams in the United States.  

    8 October 2024, 1:42 pm
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