The PropTech VC Podcast

Every company starts small. But, as you grow, where do you go and why? Learn about the different types of business segments and how changing from one to another affects your marketing strategy. In today's episode, we'll discuss how you can move from one business segment to another. Some companies can do this easily, while others find it much more difficult due to various factors. But either way, learning how to navigate this transition will help you make more money in your business and ultimately help you grow faster. Knock is defining a new category in the Multifamily Tech Stack: The Intelligent Front Office. Commercial multifamily owners & operators have lacked the software platform to attract, convert, and retain customers efficiently for too long. Knock provides the workflow tools and insights needed to optimize every stage of the revenue lifecycle! It has proudly served over 2M units operated by the fastest growing property management organizations in multifamily. Know more about knock  https://www.knockcrm.com/home ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ Using the Metaverse to Educate Others on Causes https://youtu.be/6gOx5SZW4Rg Rights and What You Own When You Buy Virtual Land NFTS https://youtu.be/1vZvL5grdFs Why Isolation Is Not the End Goal for Those Looking into Properties https://youtu.be/d-8voApnEwU ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as “Forbes 30 Under 30”, “Inc. Magazine’s 35 Under 35,” and the “SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award.” He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

Translating the core values of your business into a new product or service is often easier said than done. Learn how to successfully leverage core values as a marketing strategy to connect with your target audience. Raising awareness for a cause can help create more meaningful relationships between businesses and customers. Knock is defining a new category in the Multifamily Tech Stack: The Intelligent Front Office. Commercial multifamily owners & operators have lacked the software platform to attract, convert, and retain customers efficiently for too long. Knock provides the workflow tools and insights needed to optimize every stage of the revenue lifecycle! It has proudly served over 2M units operated by the fastest growing property management organizations in multifamily.  Know more about knock  https://www.knockcrm.com/home ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ How Real Estate Management Is Changing with New Technologies https://youtu.be/NO4LG8QPZvM How Web 1.0 and the Pandemic Changed Entrepreneurship and Startups https://youtu.be/6YDfX3JbLvo Remote World in Real Estate Investing: Does It Improve Productivity? https://youtu.be/077owuTLB-8 ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as “Forbes 30 Under 30”, “Inc. Magazine’s 35 Under 35,” and the “SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award.” He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

A successful Data-driven and tech-savvy founder, an expert in the field of PropTech (Real Estate), and passionate about leading a company. They must have leadership qualities, expertise in product development and innovation, and an understanding of making their product/ service affordable. In this episode, we will discuss the qualities of a successful proptech founder. They must be able to wear many hats and wear them well, and they must have a good sense of business, finance, programming, project management, and marketing. Knock is defining a new category in the Multifamily Tech Stack: The Intelligent Front Office. Commercial multifamily owners & operators have lacked the software platform to attract, convert, and retain customers efficiently for too long. Knock provides the workflow tools and insights needed to optimize every stage of the revenue lifecycle! It has proudly served over 2M units operated by the fastest growing property management organizations in multifamily.  Know more about knock  https://www.knockcrm.com/home ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ Using Proptech to Create Scalable Properties https://youtu.be/YW03jkrzTlE How to Properly Market Student Living Facilities https://youtu.be/LHZDsSqMS7E The Differences in Startup Investments vs. Real Estate https://youtu.be/ovZU9FniTVk ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as “Forbes 30 Under 30”, “Inc. Magazine’s 35 Under 35,” and the “SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award.” He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

Using proptech to create scalable properties is a new way of thinking about property management. It's not just about maximizing profits and cutting costs; it's about creating a business model to grow with your company. This episode looks at how proptech is changing the way we think about property management and how you can use that change to your advantage. Proptech uses technology for real estate, and it's a great way to ensure that your business runs efficiently and effectively. Envoy provides shared Mobility as an Amenity for communities where people live, work and stay.  Envoy is the leading provider of on-demand shared electric vehicles. Envoy vehicles are located in dedicated parking spaces at apartment complexes, hotels, workplaces, etc. We provide a turnkey solution that includes EV infrastructure, an all-electric fleet, fleet maintenance, insurance, a full-service mobile app, customer support, and robust analytics. Know more https://www.envoythere.com/ ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ The Differences in Startup Investments vs. Real Estate https://youtu.be/ovZU9FniTVk How to Properly Market Student Living Facilities https://youtu.be/LHZDsSqMS7E The Economics of Real Estate https://youtu.be/lzhLNtaZ6A8 ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as "Forbes 30 Under 30", "Inc. Magazine's 35 Under 35," and the "SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award." He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

Marketing your student living facility to students can be intimidating, but you can make sure your facility is on the top of their list with the right strategy. This episode will look at our favorite marketing tactics for student living facilities. First of all, you should know that marketing your student housing facility is not the same as marketing your other properties—you can't just take what worked for others and apply it here. You have to make sure that you target the right audience and use the right language. Envoy provides shared Mobility as an Amenity for communities where people live, work and stay.  Envoy is the leading provider of on-demand shared electric vehicles. Envoy vehicles are located in dedicated parking spaces at apartment complexes, hotels, workplaces, etc. We provide a turnkey solution that includes EV infrastructure, an all-electric fleet, fleet maintenance, insurance, a full-service mobile app, customer support, and robust analytics. Know more https://www.envoythere.com/ ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ Using the Metaverse to Educate Others on Causes https://youtu.be/6gOx5SZW4Rg Rights and What You Own When You Buy Virtual Land NFTS https://youtu.be/1vZvL5grdFs The Economics of Real Estate https://youtu.be/lzhLNtaZ6A8 ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as "Forbes 30 Under 30", "Inc. Magazine's 35 Under 35," and the "SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award." He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

There are two different types of investments that you can make, but it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. Startup investments are typically characterized by high risk and low return, and they don't have any assets or cash flow to speak of. On the other, Real estate investments are based on properties that have already been built and are generating income from rents or sales proceeds (or both). You can make money from both types of investments. This episode explores the differences between startup investments and real estate, and we'll help you understand the pros and cons of each to decide which option is best for you. Envoy provides shared Mobility as an Amenity for communities where people live, work and stay.  Envoy is the leading provider of on-demand shared electric vehicles. Envoy vehicles are located in dedicated parking spaces at apartment complexes, hotels, workplaces, etc. We provide a turnkey solution that includes EV infrastructure, an all-electric fleet, fleet maintenance, insurance, a full-service mobile app, customer support, and robust analytics. Know more https://www.envoythere.com/ ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ How Real Estate Management Is Changing with New Technologies https://youtu.be/NO4LG8QPZvM How Web 1.0 and the Pandemic Changed Entrepreneurship and Startups https://youtu.be/6YDfX3JbLvo Outdoor Digital Advertising: How it applies to the Metaverse and Real Estate https://youtu.be/RGsQT6S-ID8 ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as "Forbes 30 Under 30", "Inc. Magazine's 35 Under 35," and the "SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award." He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

Real estate management has always been a complex, time-consuming process. But with the help of new technologies, real estate agents can now streamline their operations and save more time for themselves and their clients. In this episode we'll look at how new technologies are changing real estate management for the better. The Occupier Team combines their deep experience in the commercial real estate (JLL) and proptech industries (VTS, ProCore, WeWork) and applies it to the world of the occupier.  Tenants face unique real estate challenges, and Occupier set out to build digital solutions that automate and streamline the management of their lease portfolio and transactions.  Occupier was started to connect brokers, real estate teams, and lease accounting professionals to make smarter, more informed leasing decisions for the business. ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ Remote World in Real Estate Investing: Does It Improve Productivity? https://youtu.be/077owuTLB-8 How Web 1.0 and the Pandemic Changed Entrepreneurship and Startups https://youtu.be/6YDfX3JbLvo Building an Online E-Commerce Furniture Empire: https://youtu.be/WhznBbYMhhg How the Real Estate Market Is Changing with Novel Forms of Living and Innovations https://youtu.be/selvGR6Wdgg ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as “Forbes 30 Under 30”, “Inc. Magazine’s 35 Under 35,” and the “SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award.” He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

This episode will cover what happened when these technologies were introduced and how they changed during the pandemic. When the internet was born, it was supposed to be a way of connecting people. But it turned out to be so much more than that: It was a way for them to work together, learn things, and create new businesses.  The pandemic brought about many changes in how people thought about online businesses, including the fact that some of them went out of business completely while others decided to change their focus entirely. The Occupier Team combines their deep experience in the commercial real estate (JLL) and proptech industries (VTS, ProCore, WeWork) and applies it to the world of the occupier.  Tenants face unique real estate challenges, and Occupier set out to build digital solutions that automate and streamline the management of their lease portfolio and transactions.  Occupier was started to connect brokers, real estate teams, and lease accounting professionals to make smarter, more informed leasing decisions for the business. ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ Remote World in Real Estate Investing: Does It Improve Productivity? https://youtu.be/077owuTLB-8 The Economics of Real Estate https://youtu.be/lzhLNtaZ6A8 The Problem with Real Estate Rushing to the Metaverse https://youtu.be/E2EskCLepxk ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as “Forbes 30 Under 30”, “Inc. Magazine’s 35 Under 35,” and the “SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award.” He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

In the real estate industry, it's becoming more common for agents to work remotely. With this shift in the industry, we wanted to know: does working remotely actually improve productivity? This episode will discuss what it means to be a remote worker and how that affects productivity. We'll also talk about the benefits and some of the challenges that come along with it. The Occupier Team combines their deep experience in the commercial real estate (JLL) and proptech industries (VTS, ProCore, WeWork) and applies it to the world of the occupier.  Tenants face unique real estate challenges, and Occupier set out to build digital solutions that automate and streamline the management of their lease portfolio and transactions.  Occupier was started to connect brokers, real estate teams, and lease accounting professionals to make smarter, more informed leasing decisions for the business. ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ The Economics of Real Estate https://youtu.be/lzhLNtaZ6A8 The Problem with Real Estate Rushing to the Metaverse https://youtu.be/E2EskCLepxk How the Real Estate Market Is Changing with Novel Forms of Living and Innovations https://youtu.be/selvGR6Wdgg ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as “Forbes 30 Under 30”, “Inc. Magazine’s 35 Under 35,” and the “SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award.” He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

The Metaverse is a great place to spread information. This episode explains how the use of virtual worlds can be helpful to educate people about social issues and causes. We talk about creating an immersive experience that will make people feel like they are there and help them experience it. SuperWorld is an augmented reality (AR) virtual world geographically mapped onto the real world, allowing users to create, discover and monetize AR content. The SuperWorld virtual real estate platform is mapped over the entire surface of the globe, allowing users to purchase —literally—any place on Earth. From skyscrapers and stadiums to historical monuments and iconic structures, including wonders of the natural world, when you step into SuperWorld, you’ll truly make a world of your own. Know More About SuperWorld Here superworldapp.com ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ Utilizing Decentralized Finance in Land Building in the Metaverse https://youtu.be/K2MQNZnfvOA How Buying Land in the Metaverse Translates to the Real World  https://youtu.be/vBdaG0g6LDA Rights and What You Own When You Buy Virtual Land NFTS  https://youtu.be/1vZvL5grdFs ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as “Forbes 30 Under 30”, “Inc. Magazine’s 35 Under 35,” and the “SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award.” He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.