#12 - Barret Blondeau, Founder & CEO at Falaya Real Estate

In Episode #20 of Slice of Real Estate, Lior Abramovich, Co-Founder & CEO at Blanket. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Blanket’s Mission: A platform dedicated to reducing client churn and enhancing growth for residential property managers.The Eureka Moment: Insights from a dinner conversation that revealed a 30% industry churn rate.Innovative Features: Proactive, data-driven tools that enhance client retention and streamline operations.Vision for the Industry: Transitioning property managers to asset managers to deliver greater value.Fair Pricing Model: Usage-based pricing ensures alignment with client success.Learn more about Blanket:Website https://blankethomes.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/blankethomes/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/liorabramovich/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #19 of Slice of Real Estate, Harsh Badera, Founder & CEO at MatBook. Listen to the full episode to learn about: MatBook's Mission: Reducing construction material costs by 30-40% while maintaining high quality through direct procurement and a robust quality control system.Streamlined Logistics: End-to-end delivery ensures clients avoid hassles like customs, packaging, and transportation.Impact on Clients: Helping contractors and developers scale operations efficiently by acting as their backend office.Technology Integration: Digitizing the supply chain for transparency and seamless procurement processes.Learn more about MatBook:Website https://thematbook.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/matbook/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsh-badera/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #18 of Slice of Real Estate, Tony Julianelle, CEO at Atlas Real Estate. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Atlas Real Estate's Unique Approach: Transitioned from fix-and-flip to long-term property investments, focusing on wealth accumulation over time.Owner-Aligned Property Management: Established a property management division to align owners' and tenants' interests, emphasizing renewals and cost control.Scalable Growth and Market Selection: Operating in 10 states, Atlas Real Estate evaluates migration trends, market constraints, and long-term performance potential.Advice for First-Time Investors: Prioritize cash flow, stress-test scenarios, and seek professional guidance to align investments with goals.Industry Collaboration: Tony values collaboration with competitors and partners like Appfolio, Property Meld, and Evernest Real Estate.Learn more about Atlas Real Estate:Website https://realatlas.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlas-real-estate-group/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjulianelle/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #17 of Slice of Real Estate, Luca Dahlhausen, CEO at Realfinity.io joins as our guest. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Realfinity’s Mission: Realfinity aims to simplify mortgage offerings for real estate agents, integrating finance into their services.Current Mortgage Models: Luca explains traditional mortgage pathways and their high costs to consumers.Realfinity’s Competitive Edge: Focused on reducing loan origination costs, Realfinity provides efficient, low-cost mortgage solutions.Educational Initiatives: Realfinity supports agents with ongoing financial education and innovative technology.Future Plans: Luca reveals Realfinity's focus on technology enhancements and gamified platforms for agents.Learn more about Realfinity.io:Website https://rfm.io/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/realfinityio/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmdahlhausen/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #16 of Slice of Real Estate, Jakub Kulisa, CEO at Parcel AI.Listen to the full episode to learn about: Streamlined Real Estate Design: Parcel AI’s platform optimizes building layouts and site plans, reducing time for feasibility studies.Founder's Architectural Journey: Jakub Kulisa shares his path from architectural dreams to building an impactful tech company.Blueprint Conference Takeaways: Jakub reflects on networking and insights gained at the industry-renowned Blueprint event.Customer-Centric Development: Parcel AI’s roadmap is shaped by customer feedback, ensuring practical, impactful innovations.Future of AI in Architecture: Jakub shares his vision for AI’s potential in design, optimizing both efficiency and creative possibilities.Learn more about Parcel AI:Website https://www.parcelai.co/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/parcel-ai/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-kulisa-87b555104/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #15 of Slice of Real Estate, Elizabeth Braman, CEO at Revolution RE.Listen to the full episode to learn about: Insights from Elizabeth Braman, CEO of Revolution RE, on transforming real estate data access.The role of data standardization and AI in optimizing multifamily property management.Revolution RE’s integration solutions for seamless data use across property management systems.How predictive analytics and automated reporting can drive real estate profitability.Future innovations Revolution RE is developing, from third-party integrations to real-time Excel feeds.Learn more about Waltz:Website https://revolutionre.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/revolutionre/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbraman/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #14 of Slice of Real Estate, Yuval Golan, Founder & CEO at Waltz.Listen to the full episode to learn about: Waltz's Core Mission: Yuval Golan explains how Waltz helps foreign nationals and busy U.S. professionals invest in real estate through a seamless end-to-end solution.Streamlined Process: Waltz provides an automated platform for real estate investment, offering services like identity verification, LLC setup, bank accounts, and loan pre-qualification within minutes.Focus on Compliance: Yuval emphasizes the importance of building robust compliance systems to navigate regulatory challenges in fintech and real estate.Scaling for the Future: With a focus on automation and partnership tools, Waltz aims to enhance efficiency and transparency for realtors and clients alike.Upcoming Milestones: As Waltz launches new features and attends key industry events like Blueprint and Money 2020, it continues to expand its footprint in the market.Learn more about Waltz:Website https://www.getwaltz.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/waltz-re/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalgolan1/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #13 of Slice of Real Estate, Jeff Saul, GM at Built Technologies.Listen to the full episode to learn about: Built Technologies' Core Mission: Streamlining construction lending by digitizing processes, making financing quicker and more efficient for lenders and developers.Addressing Industry Challenges: From manual processes to data management inefficiencies, Built aims to simplify the commercial real estate landscape.Exciting New Products: Launching new solutions for commercial real estate, Built is connecting stakeholders—lenders, owners, and contractors—on a unified platform.Key Trends in Real Estate: Commercial real estate faces challenges like remote work and distressed office spaces, with potential solutions emerging through adaptive reuse and coworking models.Looking Ahead: Built continues expanding its product suite, focusing on integrating stakeholders and improving the efficiency of construction and real estate finance.Learn more about Built Technologies:Website https://getbuilt.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/built-technologies-inc-/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-saul-10346711/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #12 of Slice of Real Estate, Barret Blondeau, Founder & CEO at Falaya Real Estate.Listen to the full episode to learn about: Falaya simplifies real estate with a transparent, efficient app that empowers buyers, sellers, and agents.The company’s name ties back to Louisiana’s Atchafalaya River, symbolizing smooth and connected transactions.Falaya emphasizes a user-friendly UI, making listing and selling homes streamlined and stress-free.Future real estate innovations will focus on transaction management, leveraging AI and automation.Learn more about Falaya Real Estate:Website https://falaya.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/falaya/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/barretblondeau/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #11 of Slice of Real Estate, Vardhan Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO at Acelab.Listen to the full episode to learn about: Vardhan Mehta shares his journey from architect to CEO of Acelab.The challenges and solutions in creating a centralized database for building materials.Insights into how Acelab is streamlining material selection for architects and builders.Future plans for Acelab, including expansion into interior products and collaboration features.Learn more about Acelab:Website https://acelabusa.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/acelab/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vardhan-acelab/Slice of Real Estate is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.