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Jason Fudin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Placemakr. Placemakr is a tech-enabled real estate and finance optimization platform that partners with developers, property operators, and investors to curate a collection of apartment-like spaces in selected neighborhoods. Their buildings range from brand-new apartments as theyโ€™re leasing up to established apartments looking to maximize their value. Jason previously led commercial developments at Vornado Realty.

Show Notes

Jason Fudin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Placemakr. Placemakr is a tech-enabled real estate and finance optimization platform that partners with developers, property operators, and investors to curate a collection of apartment-like spaces in selected neighborhoods. Their buildings range from brand-new apartments as theyโ€™re leasing up to established apartments looking to maximize their value. Jason previously led commercial developments at Vornado Realty.

(1:19) - Placemakr's origin story
(2:56) - Pop-up hotels
(9:16) - Feature: Prophia - Access validated commercial real estate data in real-time
(10:34) - Blending Hospitality and Multifamily
(13:42) - Asset-light vs. asset-heavy approach
(15:56) - Flexible residential buildings with commingled uses
(19:45) - Navigating city regulations and incentives
(23:24) - Office to housing conversions
(27:47) - Future of Cities - Washington DC, a tale of two cities
(28:59) - Discomfort Zone - Building the right team and tech adoption in slow real estate

Learn more:
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Jason Fudin on LinkedIn
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Placemakr's website
๐Ÿ’šJob openings at Placemakr (link)
๐Ÿ’šPlacemakr on LinkedIn

Feature:
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Prophia (website) - Access validated commercial real estate data in real-time

Connect with Tangent:
๐Ÿ’šEdward Cohen on Twitter
๐Ÿ’šJeff Berman on LinkedIn
๐Ÿ’šTangent on LinkedIn
๐Ÿ’šTangent on Twitter

Creators & Guests

Host
Edward Cohen
Host & Executive Producer at Tangent
Host
Jeffrey Berman
Partner at Camber Creek
Guest
Jason Fudin
CEO & Co-founder at Placemakr

What is Tangent ๐Ÿ’š Proptech?

A new era is upon us, and Tangent๐Ÿ’š is back with our fourth new limited series, hosted by Proptech entrepreneur Edward Cohen, and venture capitalists Jeffrey Berman (Partner at Camber Creek) and Zach Aarons (Co-founder and GP at MetaProp). Tangent unites Proptech founders๐Ÿ’ก, real estate investors๐Ÿข, urban leaders๐Ÿ™ and passionate creators๐ŸŒŽ who are improving our communities and cities. Join us to learn how we can solve present day challenges with innovative technology and greater collaboration.


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