This episode taps into recent AI advances and the potential of technology to transform CRE with Marc Rutzen, Co-founder & CEO of HelloData.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. 
 

In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, host Ashley Kobovitch sits with Marc as they delve into his extensive background in real estate and technology, including his previous startup Enodo, and his entrepreneurial journey. Discussion highlights include the role of AI in real estate, the challenges of using public data for pricing, and the importance of building a “remarkable product”. Marc also shares insights on building a sustainable business, automating workflows, and the future of technology in real estate.

• Introduction to The Crexi Podcast
• Meet Marc Rutzen: Real Estate Innovator
• Marc's Entrepreneurial Journey
• Lessons from Building Startups
• The Power of Automation in Startups
• Building a Proptech Product
• AI and Technology in Commercial Real Estate
• AI in Real Estate: Transparency and Trust
• Practical AI Tools for Everyday Use
• Navigating Regulatory Challenges with Public Data
• Future of AI and Data in Real Estate
• HelloData's Upcoming Innovations
• Macroeconomic Factors Impacting Real Estate
• Advice for Aspiring Founders
• Rapid Fire Questions with Marc
• Parting Words and Final Thoughts

Marc brings over 12 years of real estate and technology experience to his role as Co-Founder & CEO of HelloData. He worked in real estate for 5 years before launching multifamily predictive analytics startup Enodo, which he sold to Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) in 2019. From there he rose to Chief Product Officer and built technology that reduced W&D’s underwriting times by over 30% before returning to the startup world to launch HelloData in 2023.‍

Marc received his Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University, and is a licensed managing broker in Illinois. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, running, and spending time with his wife and 4 children.

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