The Importance of Having a Good PropTech Product with Prasan Kale and Tim Conway

Summary: In this episode the Propcast talks to Prasan Kale and Tim Conway from Rise Buildings about   The Propcast by Louisa Dickins, Co-Founder of LMRE the leading Global PropTech recruiter brought to you in partnership with CreTech and ReimTech. This show will focus on connecting the Proptechs, real estate funds and VC’s globally…and get everyone talking about innovation of the build to rent environment.   About Our Host Louisa Dickins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-dickins-ab065392/?originalSubdomain=uk  Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5 core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA).   About LMRE LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to the right place at the right time. They are passionate about the industry and passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people driven, PropTech community.   About Our Guest Prasan Kale https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasan-kale-07933b7  Prasan Kale is the Chief Executive Officer at Rise Software LLC. Rise Buildings believe people should be delighted by where they live and work, with seamless access, a captivating user experience, robust operations tools, and advanced capabilities, Rise Buildings native platform replaces all other property technology solutions. Their founding team is comprised of owners, developers, and property managers, with more than 300 properties globally, Rise Buildings has proven ability to deploy their product at any property, anywhere. Previously, he has worked with companies like Akara Partners, LLC, CMK Companies, Golub and Company, Teng and Associates, Heery International, Turner Construction, and The Drake Hotel. Prasan has done B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Windsor.   Tim Conway https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-conway-7a9b88b/ Tim Conway is the Commercial Portfolio Manager for Golub & Company, overseeing operations in Golub's commercial portfolio with a hands-on approach that produces maximum revenues, reduces operating costs and enhances the value of each asset. He was previously general manager for 680 N. Lake Shore drive, a 2.2 million square-foot, mixed-use property, since 2005. Golub & Company provides real estate services, the company specialises in commercial and multifamily real estate development, acquisitions, and management. Golub & Company also offers marketing and advisory services, in the United States and Central and Eastern Europe.   Resources mentioned LMRE website www.lmre.co.uk UKPA website www.ukpa.com Rise Buildings www.risebuildings.com Golub & Company www.golubandcompany.com   Insights From This Episode   • For us, it's about connecting with them and furthering our brand and making that really emotional connection with them and using technology as a vehicle to accomplish that – Tim Conway • We're trying to bring our technology to literally every corner of the world – Prasan Kale • We want this seamless technology to get lost, and not have anyone think about it so that we can engage with our customer – Tim Conway • You can't have technology for the sake of technology alone – Prasan Kale • An app for your building, or technology for your building has to be a total tech stack for your building – Prasan Kale • It's our ability to market our brand and to make the connection with our tenants really in an emotional way to solve their problems and make their lives easier. And that makes them happy, and that makes them satisfied – Tim Conway   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   A Podcast Company -  is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com