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In this episode of the Leadership Exchange Podcast, host Tracy Lee speaks with Sam Raghavachari, Head of Technology at Cabot, about the evolving role of technology in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. They discuss the challenges of modernizing legacy systems, leveraging AI for administrative tasks and data optimization, and the critical importance of data quality and governance. Sam shares insights on integrating technology with business goals, the untapped potential for startups in CRE, and strategies for aligning innovation with ROI.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction: The Importance of Data
0:43 - Welcome to The Leadership Exchange
1:08 - Sam’s Role and Background
2:24 - The Challenges of Legacy Systems
3:29 - AI in Commercial Real Estate
6:48 - Real-World Examples of Automation
7:50 - Quick Wins with AI in Real Estate
9:02 - Top Technology Upgrades in Real Estate
13:26 - Fixing Outdated Processes
15:10 - Startup Ideas and Innovation
19:54 - Building Optimization and Small Players
22:41 - Caution Around AI Hype
23:40 - Final Thoughts on AI Strategy
24:41 - Closing and Where to Find Sam
By This Dot LabsIn this episode of the Leadership Exchange Podcast, host Tracy Lee speaks with Sam Raghavachari, Head of Technology at Cabot, about the evolving role of technology in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. They discuss the challenges of modernizing legacy systems, leveraging AI for administrative tasks and data optimization, and the critical importance of data quality and governance. Sam shares insights on integrating technology with business goals, the untapped potential for startups in CRE, and strategies for aligning innovation with ROI.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction: The Importance of Data
0:43 - Welcome to The Leadership Exchange
1:08 - Sam’s Role and Background
2:24 - The Challenges of Legacy Systems
3:29 - AI in Commercial Real Estate
6:48 - Real-World Examples of Automation
7:50 - Quick Wins with AI in Real Estate
9:02 - Top Technology Upgrades in Real Estate
13:26 - Fixing Outdated Processes
15:10 - Startup Ideas and Innovation
19:54 - Building Optimization and Small Players
22:41 - Caution Around AI Hype
23:40 - Final Thoughts on AI Strategy
24:41 - Closing and Where to Find Sam