{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lay of The Land","title":"#148: Patrick Ghilani (MRI Software)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9ef73f87\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3111,"description":"Patrick Ghilani, CEO of MRI Software.Founded in 1971 & based in Solon, Ohio — MRI Software has been a leading provider of real estate software and has been a trailblazer in the PropTech industry for over five decades, serving more than two million users worldwide, covering over 20 million units, across 45,000 clients, with over 4.2 million leases in over 170 countries — providing solutions that transform the way communities live, work and play!Pat has been with MRI since 2006 and has led the organization as CEO for a decade now, previously holding positions of President, COO, and VP of Global Professional Services, with over 25 years of experience in the enterprise software world and over 10 years in the commercial and multifamily real estate vertical prior!Pat and I discuss his path to MRI, his approach to leadership, his perspective on PropTech as an industry, the strategic decision to build out a connected platform and ecosystem, overcoming risk aversion, macro-real estate trends, the future of MRI software and so much more!For a company with such a rich history and strong presence here in Cleveland with thousands of employees, it was awesome to learn more about how MRI has continued to innovate as a pioneer of the real estate software industry and Pat’s reflections on the journey thus far and vision for the future.-----SPONSORS: John Carroll University Boler College of Business || Impact Architects & NinetyJohn Carroll University Boler College of Business: https://business.jcu.edu/ As we’ve heard time and time again from entrepreneurs on Lay of The Land — many of whom are proud alumni of John Carroll University —  success in this ever-changing world of business requires a dynamic and innovative mindset, deep understanding of emerging technology and systems, strong ethics, leadership prowess, acute business acumen… all qualities nurtured through the Boler College of Business!With 4 different MBA programs of study — spanning Professional, Online, Hybrid, and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/83f-43Wz3A8u4303ZUZ8sIr3iY-45NuHaXW4rZCGBA0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2MTMwLzE2Mjg3/MTAwMjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}