by Edward Cohen, Jeff Berman & Zach Aarons
<p>A podcast community for Proptech and Real Estate leaders, investors, operators and innovators.</p> <p>A new era is upon us. Tangent💚Proptech unites Proptech founders💡, Real Estate investors and operators🏢, Venture Capital investors, urban leaders🏙 and passionate creators🌎 who are improving our communities and cities. Join us to learn how we can solve present day challenges with innovative technology and greater collaboration.</p> <p>Join VC investors Jeffrey Berman and Zach Aarons, and Proptech entrepreneur Edward Cohen, to learn about housing innovation, the future of work and climate tech. We examine these themes through interviews and conversations with Proptech CEO's, real estate owners and operators, and venture investors, and how we can leverage tech and collaboration to help solve the housing crisis, figure out the future of work and how to decarbonize the built environment.</p> <p>If you would like to get your company’s or organization’s mission featured on Tangent, email us at [email protected].</p> <p>Stay curious and always be learning! 🤓 </p>
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April 16, 2025
<p>Julius Nyanda is the Founder and CEO of HouseKeys, unlocking housing opportunity for cities, developers, homeowners, and renters. HouseKeys is a civic tech platform that helps local governments manage affordable and mixed-income housing programs across ownership, rental, and finance. Through its Program Marketplace, Julius and his team streamline administration and expand access to community-driven housing solutions, supporting cities like Beverly Hills, Morgan Hill, and San Francisco in delivering scalable, equitable outcomes.</p><p>(03:22) - Challenges in Affordable Housing Development<br>(06:10) - Housing policy incentives for Investors<br>(10:46) - HouseKeys Marketplace approach<br>(13:04) - The Economics of Affordable Housing<br>(14:10) - GovTech & VC Opportunities & Challenges<br>(22:37) - Feature: <a href="https://bit.ly/3PCeczM">Blueprint 2025: The Future of Real Estate - Register now</a><br> (23:23) - California's New YIMBY Bills<br>(26:29) - AI & the Future of Housing Solutions<br>(37:07) - Collaboration Superpower: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Smith_(investor)">Robert F. Smith</a> (CEO at Vista Equity Partners) & Jack Ma (Founder of Alibaba)</p><p>💚 <strong>Learn more:<br></strong>➡️ <a href="https://www.housekeys.org/">Visit HouseKeys</a><br>➡️ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliusnyanda/">Julius Nyanda on LinkedIn</a></p><p>💚 <strong>Feature:</strong><br><strong>➡️ </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3PCeczM">Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025</a>: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VCs, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 16th-18th, 2025.</p><p>💚 <strong>Connect with Tangent:<br>➡️</strong> Edward Cohen <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y6172t">on LinkedIn</a><strong><br>➡️</strong> Jeff Berman <a href="https://bit.ly/3KeXjI7">on LinkedIn</a><br><strong>➡️</strong> Zach Aarons <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachaarons/">on LinkedIn</a><br><strong>➡️</strong> Tangent <a href="https://bit.ly/3fuHcK0">on LinkedIn</a></p><p><br>Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.</p>
March 26, 2025
<p>Mark Zurada is the COO and Co-Founder of PinPoint Analytics, an AI-powered platform transforming how public works projects are estimated and bid. PinPoint harnesses advanced algorithms and historical bid data to help contractors, municipalities, and engineering firms in the $200 Billion construction industry generate more accurate, competitive estimates with unmatched precision. At PinPoint, Mark leads daily operations, AI product development, data strategy, and go-to-market execution. He also drives sales, marketing, and customer acquisition, aligning product-market fit through deep analytics, customer interviews, and stakeholder feedback. With over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, attorney, engineer, and consultant, Mark brings a cross-functional approach to solving complex challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>(01:29) - AI in public construction works</p><p>(02:36) - Challenges in public works bidding<br>(6:07) - Guesswork in construction</p><p>(08:17) Scaling AI solutions in local governments</p><p>(13:47) - Feature | <a href="https://www.marketstadium.com/">Market Stadium - Book a demo</a>: Optimize your Multifamily & Single-family market analysis<br>(14:58) - Scaling construction estimates in highly localized space<br>(18:19) - Examples of bidding processes</p><p>(24:17) - AI's Impact on Public Spending and Efficiency</p><p>(28:20) - Feature: <a href="https://bit.ly/3PCeczM">Blueprint 2025: The Future of Real Estate - Register now</a><br>(29:06) - Collaboration Superpower: Historical Figures</p><p><br>💚 <strong>Learn more:<br></strong>➡️ <a href="https://www.pinpointanalytics.ai/">Visit PinPoint Analytics</a><br>➡️ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zurada/">Mark Zurada on LinkedIn</a></p><p>💚 <strong>Feature:<br>➡️ </strong><a href="https://www.marketstadium.com/">Market Stadium - Book a demo</a>: One-stop real estate data platform to optimize Multifamily & Single-family market analysis.<strong><br></strong><br><strong>➡️ </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3PCeczM">Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025</a>: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VCs, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 16th-18th, 2025.</p><p>💚 <strong>Connect with Tangent:<br>➡️</strong> Edward Cohen <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y6172t">on LinkedIn</a><strong><br>➡️</strong> Jeff Berman <a href="https://bit.ly/3KeXjI7">on LinkedIn</a><br><strong>➡️</strong> Zach Aarons <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachaarons/">on LinkedIn</a><br><strong>➡️</strong> Tangent <a href="https://bit.ly/3fuHcK0">on LinkedIn</a></p><p><br>Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.</p>
March 19, 2025
<p>Julie Kheyfets is the CEO of Block Renovation, an AI-first marketplace platform revolutionizing the home renovation industry by connecting homeowners with contractors and streamlining project planning. She assumed the CEO role in January 2025, following seven years as the company's COO. Before joining Block, Julie led North American growth for Tractable, an AI company specializing in accident and disaster recovery solutions, where her efforts contributed to the company's valuation surpassing $1 billion. Beyond her professional achievements, Julie is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, having secured first place in the women's category at the Habanero Hundred in 2021. </p><p><br>(01:13) - Challenges in home renovations</p><p>(02:31) - Julie's journey to Block</p><p>(03:43) - Building trust with AI & data</p><p>(05:49) - Contractor vetting process<br>(08:17) - Feature | <a href="https://www.marketstadium.com/">Market Stadium - Book a demo</a>: Optimize your Multifamily & Single-family market analysis<br>(9:28) - An AI architect in every investor's & homeowner's pocket</p><p>(12:07) - Growth playbook</p><p>(16:34) - Industry Trends & Homeowner Mistakes<br>(20:11) - Homeowners & contractors :: Landlords & renters<br>(21:55) - Feature: <a href="https://bit.ly/3PCeczM">Blueprint 2025: The Future of Real Estate - Register now</a></p><p>(23:45) - Business Model & Marketplace Trust</p><p>(25:51) - Collaboration Superpower: Courtney Dauwalter (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_Dauwalter">Wiki</a>) & Brian Chesky (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Chesky">Wiki</a>)</p><p><br>💚 <strong>Learn more:<br></strong>➡️ <a href="https://www.blockrenovation.com/">Visit Block Renovation</a><br>➡️ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliekheyfets/">Julie Kheyfets on LinkedIn</a></p><p>💚 <strong>Feature:<br>➡️ </strong><a href="https://www.marketstadium.com/">Market Stadium - Book a demo</a>: One-stop real estate data platform to optimize Multifamily & Single-family market analysis.<strong><br></strong><br><strong>➡️ </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3PCeczM">Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025</a>: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VCs, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 16th-18th, 2025.</p><p>💚 <strong>Connect with Tangent:<br>➡️</strong> Edward Cohen <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y6172t">on LinkedIn</a><strong><br>➡️</strong> Jeff Berman <a href="https://bit.ly/3KeXjI7">on LinkedIn</a><br><strong>➡️</strong> Zach Aarons <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachaarons/">on LinkedIn</a><br><strong>➡️</strong> Tangent <a href="https://bit.ly/3fuHcK0">on LinkedIn</a></p><p><br>Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.</p>
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