In this episode of the AI Interconnect podcast, host Laurent Cochet speaks with Dylan Goren, co-founder and CEO of Pillar, a platform focused on automating land acquisitions in real estate. Dylan shares his journey into PropTech, the challenges he identified in the industry, and how Pillar aims to bridge the gap between technology and real estate. The conversation delves into compliance and risk management, the importance of effective communication, and the need for interconnectivity in PropTech solutions. Dylan emphasizes the significance of understanding client pain points and offers valuable advice for aspiring founders in the industry.

Takeaways

Dylan Goren's journey in real estate technology spans various company sizes.

Pillar aims to bring joy and ease to real estate technology.

There is a significant gap in reliable and user-friendly software in real estate.

Land acquisition teams face challenges with fragmented tools and processes.

Pillar automates the land acquisition process to streamline operations.

Compliance and risk management are complex in real estate development.

Effective communication is crucial for educating clients about new technologies.

Real estate growth is often slower compared to tech startups.

Understanding client needs is essential for product development.

The future of PropTech lies in interconnectivity and open ecosystems.

Keywords

Pillar, Dylan Goren, PropTech, real estate technology, compliance, risk management, land acquisition, automation, communication, client needs, interconnectivity