

Tech Nest: The Proptech Podcast
Nate Smoyer
Tech Nest is the proptech podcast where we discover all the latest in proptech by interviewing the innovators and leaders from startup that are challenging the way we buy, sell, and invest in real estate. When you listen to Tech Nest, you'll get in-depth interviews and discussions each week, focused on uncovering trends in proptech and how startups are transforming the real estate landscape.
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Apr 8, 2019 • 35min
S4E39 Interview with Maraz Rahman, VP of Growth & Business Development at Naborly
We do AI-powered tenant screening and offer financial products for tenants and landlords alike to secure rentals. This quarter, we'd be announcing our Rent Guarantee for the US. Connect with Maraz, and learn more about Naborly!Company WebsiteCompany TwitterCompany FacebookLinkedInEmail

Apr 1, 2019 • 52min
S3E38 Interview with Barret Newberry, CEO & Founder of Leasera
World's only unified rental marketplace allowing consumers to live anywhere, in any type of property, for any length of time, all through Leasera. Tenants and property owners alike now enjoy incredible loyalty and benefits like never before.Connect with Barret, and learn more about Leasera!Company WebsiteCompany TwitterPersonal TwitterLinkedInEmail

Mar 25, 2019 • 1h 2min
S3E37 Interview with Lisa Fettner, VP of Marketing for ReferralExchange
ReferralExchange, the nation’s top real estate referral and lead-gen management company, is dedicated to creating great real estate experiences between real estate professionals and customers. Founded in 2005, ReferralExchange has built an invite-only network of over 25,000 top-performing Realtors. In 2018, the network created over 250,000 agent-to-consumer matches. Connect with Lisa, and learn more about ReferralExchange!Company WebsiteCompany TwitterPersonal TwitterLinkedInEmail

Mar 18, 2019 • 43min
S3E36 Interview with Omri Dor, CEO & Co-Founder of Obligo
Obligo is a fintech company that rids both renters and landlords from the burden of security deposits.Connect with Omri, and learn more about Obligo!Company WebsiteCompany TwitterPersonal TwitterLinkedIn

Feb 25, 2019 • 47min
S3E35 Interview with Ryan Coon, Co-Founder at Avail
Avail is the only online rental platform built specifically for do-it-yourself landlords. Our full-cycle platform offers landlords an affordable way to list their rental properties, screen tenants, customize and sign digital leases, collect rent, manage maintenance, and more.Connect with Ryan, and learn more about Avail!Company WebsiteCompany TwitterPersonal TwitterLinkedIn

Feb 18, 2019 • 56min
S3E34 Interview with Tore Steen, CEO & Co-Founder of CrowdStreet
Connect with Tore, and learn more about CrowdStreet!Company WebsiteCompany TwitterLinkedIn

Feb 11, 2019 • 51min
S3E33 Interview with Nima Wedlake, Principal at Thomvest Ventures
Nima is a Principal at Thomvest Ventures, leading the firm's investment activity in the real estate technology vertical. Connect with Nima and learn more about Thomvest Ventures!Company websiteLinkedInCompany twitterPersonal twitter

Feb 4, 2019 • 53min
S3E32 Interview with William Devar, CEO & Co-Founder at Tridster
William is the CEO and Co-Founder of Tridster, and a partner at 1/0 Capital. Prior to starting Tridster, William was part of the founding team that launched Better Mortgage, one of the fastest growing mortgage companies in the US.Connect with William, and learn more about Tridster!Personal EmailPersonal LinkedInPersonal TwitterCompany WebsiteCompany Twitter

Jan 28, 2019 • 42min
S3E31 Interview with Alissa Harper, VP of Growth with Buyside
Alissa is a real estate tech industry vet with over 15 years’ experience, including 3 acquisitions, at some of the fastest growing tech companies in the space. With roots in residential real estate and a passion for driving growth through strategic partnerships, Alissa has helped create and execute enterprise deals with the nation's largest brokers and franchise brands at companies like: RealtyGenerator, Market Leader, Trulia and Zillow Group. Alissa currently serves as VP, Growth at Buyside leading sales and marketing initiatives for the rapidly expanding startup. Buyside now powers the top ranked brokerage firms in the country helping them leverage their data to capture seller leads, win listings and close more transactions in house. Alissa was also recognized as one of Inman News' 2017 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders.Connect with Alissa and learn more about Buyside!Personal EmailPersonal LinkedInCompany WebsiteCompany Twitter

Jan 28, 2019 • 49min
S3E30 Interview with Andrew Flachner, Co-Founder & President of RealScout
Andrew is Co-Founder and President of RealScout, a startup tackling residential real estate’s core problem: matching homebuyers and homes. LinkedIn revolutionized hiring by bringing job-seekers (demand), employers (supply) and recruiters (brokers) to one place - and providing transparency. RealScout strives to unlock the same revolutionary dynamic to a market that’s twice the size of recruiting.Connect with Andrew, and learn more about RealScout!Personal LinkedInCompany TwitterCompany WebsiteCheck out the teaser video for RealScout's latest video project at secretresourcewar.com.


