In this episode of the AI Interconnect podcast, Laurent Cochet interviews Katherine, co-founder and CEO of SimplyDBS, a company focused on enhancing tenant experience through data-driven insights. Katherine shares her journey in the real estate industry, the importance of understanding tenant needs, and the challenges of scaling a startup. The conversation delves into the role of AI in real estate, the significance of communication within teams, and practical advice for real estate operators to adapt to shifting tenant expectations. Katherine emphasizes the need for flexibility and the importance of data in making informed decisions for the future of real estate.

Takeaways

Katherine's journey highlights the importance of understanding tenant needs.

Feedback loops are essential for continuous improvement in tenant experience.

Data-driven insights can significantly enhance property management.

Scaling a startup requires flexibility and adaptability.

Communication within the team is crucial for success.

Tenant expectations are shifting towards flexibility and convenience.

AI integration is becoming increasingly important in real estate.

Benchmarking against industry standards helps in performance evaluation.

Understanding market trends is vital for future-proofing real estate investments.

A holistic view of tenant experience can lead to better outcomes.

Sound bites

"It's always a juggle."

"Communication is key."

"Stay curious, stay creative."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to SimplyDBS and Its Mission

00:53 Catherine's Background and the Birth of SimplyDBS

03:05 Lessons Learned in the Startup Journey

05:34 Understanding SimplyDBS's Value Proposition

08:00 Target Audience and Market Insights

10:31 Leveraging Data for Client Success

12:52 Challenges of Running a Bootstrapped Startup

15:25 Resurfacing Challenges in Growth

18:47 Shifting Expectations in the Rental Market

22:27 Future Vision for Simply DBS

23:34 Intentional Focus and AI Caution

25:16 Key Decisions for Scaling the Business

26:52 Practical Advice for Real Estate Operators

28:04 Effective Processes and Habits for Success

28:56 Advice to Her Younger Self

Keywords

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Katherine Radziszewski, Co Founder and COO of SimplyDBS, joins AI InterConnect to explain how tenant feedback data is reshaping multifamily housing decisions. In this episode, she shares insights from large scale resident surveys, renter expectations, and how landlords can better align amenities, services, and communication with what tenants actually value. The conversation explores resident experience, data privacy, and the growing role of analytics in real estate operations. If you want to understand how data driven insights can improve retention, leasing strategy, and long term portfolio performance, this episode delivers practical perspective from the front lines of PropTech and housing research. Subscribe to AI InterConnect for weekly conversations with leaders transforming real estate through technology and data.