I am joined on the show this week by Dominic Wilson, Co-Founder of Pi Labs, which is a dedicated PropTech venture capital fund. We take a look at PropTech and PropTech companies through the lens of a highly specialised and sharply focused sophisticated investor, which was a real treat to … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: FinTech Wrap Up
Over the past few weeks, we have been covering FinTech in particular. So, this week, I plan to wrap up the FinTech theme based on much of what came out of my discussions with Ray from UnMortgage, Ishaan from Trussle and Ian from LendInvest. However, I shall also add in some extras from my … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: FinTech and Learning & Development – with Ian Thomas from LendInvest
I am joined on today’s show by Ian Thomas, Co-Founder of LendInvest, the alternative lending platform for property developers and investors. Starting a lending company in 2008 might have sounded like a risky thing to do, but as we shall hear, there was an opportunity to fund some decent deals in the … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: FinTech within PropTech Part 2 – with Ishaan Malhi from Trussle
How does a fully digital end-to-end mortgage application using your mobile phone and laptop sound to you? Yes, that’s certainly possible today as we shall hear from today’s guest, Ishaan Malhi CEO and Founder of Trussle, the online mortgage broker. We hear how Trussle and others like them are … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: The Sharing Economy Part 2
Today, I plan to go a little wider and deeper into the topic of the Sharing Economy. We might think of Uber and Airbnb, potentially as a small minority of those making waves in this sector. However, as we shall see, there are others emerging, and they could offer us both a threat and an opportunity, … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: The Sharing Economy Part 1 – with Will Handley from HomeRenter
I am joined on the show today by Will Handley, the CEO of HomeRenter. We are discussing the Sharing Economy. So, let’s have a listen in, as we talk about the ‘poster children of the sharing economy’, issues such as trust and regulation, as well as where it may all be heading in the … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: Augmented & Virtual Reality Part 2 – with Dawn Lyle from iCreate
Image Copyright baltimorevelo.com, sketchup.com, google & purcellit.co.uk This is the second of my ‘two-parter’ with Dawn Lyle, from iCreate. We left off last time after talking about the psychological benefits and emotional engagement of Virtual and Augmented Reality. So, today we dig a little … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: Augmented & Virtual Reality Part 1 – with Dawn Lyle from iCreate
Image Copyright from ICreate Series 4 PropTech: Augmented & Virtual Reality Part 1 – with Dawn Lyle from iCreate I am joined on the show today with Dawn Lyle, the founder of a visual communications and marketing company in the property sector called iCreate. We delve into the subject of … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: Systems & Apps Part 4 – Our Top Apps
Today is one of those episodes where you might just get to hear of a useful piece of technology or an app that could actually help to make your property life that little more useful, enjoyable or productive. I have gathered a list of apps together from some of our recent guests, some of you lovely … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: Systems & Apps Part 2 – James Davis from Upad
I am joined on the show today by James Davis, who is the Founder and CEO of Upad, ‘the UK’s leading online agent’. James really did develop Upad out of frustration based on his personal experience of the lettings industry as a landlord of many years. He has a philosophy that also serves the majority … [Read more...]