In this conversation, Joshua Kahr speaks with Alex Wilson, COO of Pantera (www.panteratechnology.com), a financial forecasting and investment modeling platform for the real estate industry. They discuss Pantera's services, market focus, and expansion plans. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in the PropTech space, including the siloed nature of the industry and the role of strategic investors. The conversation highlights the need for modern technology in real estate and the importance of simplifying complex processes. They also touch on the health of the real estate market and how that impacts the investment landscape, linked to the relatively slow adoption rate of technology in the industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Company Background
01:23 Pantera's Services and Value Proposition
04:05 Market Focus and Expansion Plans
05:07 Regional Differences in Real Estate Analysis
07:45 Customer Acquisition and Word of Mouth
10:18 Competition and Excel Integration
13:26 Challenges and Siloed Nature of PropTech
16:11 Funding and Strategic Investors
19:56 Future Vision and Product Development
22:58 Impact of Real Estate Market on Pantera
27:20 Surprises and Challenges in Starting the Business
32:31 Adoption of Technology in Real Estate
33:31 Conclusion and Appreciation
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