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Lilian Chen is the Founder of Proptimal, a platform that makes institutional-quality financial analysis accessible to every real estate company. She began her career as a commercial real estate analyst and launched a fractional analyst agency in 2020, realizing how incredibly difficult it was to scale analyst work. Analysts are expensive, hard to train, and often out of reach for smaller teams - leaving many firms flying blind on the most important part of the deal. Through Proptimal, she now sharing her industry knowledge, operational resources, and proprietary technology to level the playing field for all.   Connect with Lilian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilianchen-re/https://lilianchen.substack.com/http://proptimal.com/   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Chris Lehman has nearly a decade of experience working in data analysis and management consulting for healthcare and tech companies. He studied political science and economics at Harvard University and has been engaged in independent policy research and writing since graduating. He leads Groma’s policy department, managing policy research initiatives, building relationships with external partners in government, academia, business, and journalism, and advising the company on long-term policy goals and elements of systems design.   Connect with Chris: http://linkedin.com/in/chrislehman1991http://x.com/LehmanBrother42https://www.groma.com/   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Adam Weyer is a dynamic emerging professional in commercial real estate and public accounting, currently interning at Colliers International and soon PwC in Milwaukee, WI. A student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, he is pursuing CPA licensure. As a licensed REALTOR® and founder of the UWL Real Estate Club, he grew the organization to 120+ members, creating impactful opportunities for peers. Adam aims to specialize in real estate taxation and enter real estate development. His diverse experience spans multifamily property management, CRE accounting, retail banking, HVAC trades, and media production, blending technical, financial, and creative skills.   Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-weyer-57b359264/link.com   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Lauren Brychell is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor relations expert with extensive experience in capital raising and commercial real estate investing. Over the course of her career, Lauren has successfully raised more than $75 million for diverse real estate ventures, showcasing her expertise in building strategic partnerships and driving investor success.   Connect with Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equity-elevated/https://equity-elevated.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brychell-capital-raise-consulting/   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Robert Austin has over 20 years of law enforcement experience including command level supervision. He holds an Associates Degree in Police Science and Bachelor's Degree with Cum Laude Honors for leadership in public service with a minor in business administration. He is also a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command. With 21 years of experience in law enforcement and public safety, Paul L. Eckert has the hands-on knowledge to develop a security system to help protect the innocent and first responders in dangerous crisis situations. Throughout his career, Paul has been a part of several specialty units including search and recovery (Dive Team). Paul is also an instructor in the areas of Defense and Arrest Tactics, Civil Disturbance Control, and Active Shooter Response. His experiences in the field have given him the knowledge to identify concerns with current public safety measures and identify ways to improve upon them. He established Safepro Technologies with the purpose of pursuing and implementing new safety technology in all fields of public and private safety. Safepro Technologies is on a mission to save lives through immediate action, separation, and response.   Connect with SafePro Technologies: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safepro-technologies/https://www.facebook.com/safeprotechnologies/https://www.instagram.com/safeprotechnologies/   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Robert Orozco is a seasoned software professional with 15 years of experience, including 9 years in data analytics and AI. He consults for AI startups and enterprises implementing AI solutions. As the founder of Afirmity, Robert Orozco leads efforts to combat deepfakes in corporate and government communications. He is also a co-inventor of a pending patent using AI on video footage to generate comprehensive reports.   Connect with Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imcrimson/https://www.afirmity.com   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

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Matthieu is an impact entrepreneur specializing in Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies (DLT, IoT, Big Data, Digital Twins) for Smart Cities. He founded Meridian Invest in 2003, overseeing $300M in real estate projects. In 2017, he launched Noos Labs, leading the "Miami Beta City" project and earning Miami-Dade County’s keys. He later founded the Florida Blockchain Foundation to drive tech education and innovation. Now, Matthieu develops Magma, a platform enabling real estate owners to create Digital Twin Tokens (DTT®️), ensuring trust, transparency, and efficiency. Magma is expanding across Europe, the USA, and the UAE.   Connect with Matthieu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthieu-merchadou-melki-18b50429/https://x.com/@magmarealestatehttps://instagram.com/magmarealestatehttps://linkedin.com/company/magmarealestatehttps://thisismagma.com/   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Sunny Oller is the CEO and Co-Founder of Meta Space Lab, where she incorporates blockchain technology into the real estate rental market. Previously, she was Assistant VP and Investment Fellow at T. Rowe Price, acquiring significant knowledge in portfolio management, quantitative research, and trading. Additionally, she served as the COO of the Cybernetic Economic Intelligence Foundation, where her focus was on tokenomics and the valuation of digital assets.   Connect with Sunny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sungeunollerhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/metaspacelabhttps://www.metaspacelab.xyz/   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Gura Gladeau, Plains Cree, is the CMO at NationsFirst. She collaborates with Indigenous leaders to build finance and trade infrastructures that foster self-determination, wealth creation, and long-term sustainability for Indigenous nations. Ethan Clark is a Coast Salish entrepreneur and CEO of NationsFirst. He leads blockchain technology to advance Indigenous economies, unlocking economic and environmental value while enhancing resource management and investment.   Connect with NationsFirst: https://www.nationsfirst.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationsfirst/https://www.instagram.com/nationsfirst.io/https://x.com/Nationsfirstiohttps://www.facebook.com/nationsfirst.io/   Learn more about Building: https://building.inc   Hosted by Matthew Schneider: https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r