From Fax Machines to AI: DAYZERO with Kent Lardner

This week on DAYZERO, Angus is joined by a true heavyweight of the Australian proptech scene: Kent Lardner. As the co-founder of Pricefinder and former data lead for CoreLogic in both Australia and China, Kent has spent three decades building the data lakes that define how we value property today.

In this episode, Kent unpacks his transition from the "fax machine" era of the 90s to his new role as Head of Research at FOUNDIT. He shares incredible insights from his time in Beijing, the reality of building AVMs for the world’s largest banks, and how he is now using AI to analyze everything from floor plans to kitchen quality. Kent also breaks down the "bifurcation" of the 2026 market - explaining why competition is fierce for the budget-conscious, while "choice" is finally returning for the wealthy. It’s a masterclass in why median house prices are a myth and how data-driven advocacy is changing the game for buyers.

What is DAYZERO?

Where Australia’s property experts — and FOUNDIT — share what really happens on Day Zero.

DAYZERO is the podcast that goes beyond headlines and into the true beginnings. Hosted by FOUNDIT co-founder Angus Ferguson, each episode unpacks the defining early moments, mindsets, and lessons that shape Australia’s property future.

Born from FOUNDIT’s own journey to fix a broken system, DAYZERO shares raw, unfiltered conversations with buyers’ agents, founders, industry veterans, and investors backing the next wave of real estate innovation. It’s about what it really takes to build and rebuild in property. From hard-won insights to market-making decisions, this is where real estate gets real.