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???? Sealing the Future of Buildings with Aeroseal CEO Amit Gupta Ever think about the tiny cracks and leaks hidden in the walls of homes and buildings? Probably not. But Amit and Aeroseal have built a business solving a problem that most of us never even see: air leakage. The impact? ?? 300K homes made more energy-efficient and healthier. ?? 500M sq. ft. of Commercial Real Estate optimized for performance and sustainability. ?? 90 countries adopting Aeroseal’s breakthrough sealing climate-friendly tech. With clients like Lennar, D.R. Horton, Sofitel, and CBRE, Aeroseal is proving that small leaks create big problems, but also big opportunities. In the latest Tangent ?? Proptech with Jeffrey Berman, Amit breaks down how Aeroseal turned a niche problem into a massive opportunity by tackling inefficiencies in HVAC systems and building envelopes. ?? Featured: ?? Market Stadium - Optimize your Multifamily & Single-family market analysis. Book a demo below! ?? Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2025 - The premier event for industry execs, Real Estate & Construction Tech startups and VC's in Vegas. ?? Special shoutout to Isabella S., Donna Hawke and Sharay Pichardo for collaborating on making this conversation possible. ?? Tune in now, wherever you podcast (Link in the Comments).

On our latest episode of the Tangent ?? Proptech podcast, I was reminded that greatness often comes in unexpected packages. Edward Cohen and I spoke to Amit Gupta of Aeroseal and as we were getting started, as much as I liked Amit, his demeanor didn't reflect what I (stereo)typically associate with allstar founders. (Link to episode in comments.) Turns out Aeroseal is a leader in cleantech, revolutionizing building efficiency through patented sealing technologies. And under Amit's leadership, Aeroseal has secured nearly $100 million in private equity funding, sealed 300,000 homes, enhanced performance in 500mm+ square feet of commercial properties, and expanded to 90+ countries with a 1,500+ dealer network. Additionally, Aeroseal’s innovations help reduce HVAC losses and aim to eliminate one gigaton of CO? emissions annually, accelerating the net-zero building movement worldwide. Amit reminded me that sometimes beneath quiet demeanors are absolute rockstars with the talent, dedication, and innovative ideas to propel companies to excellence. This episode was a powerful reminder to me to never underestimate someone based on first impressions. #cleantech #podcast #entrepreneur #founder

Sneak Peek: How Aeroseal is Transforming Buildings! ? In the latest Tangent ?? Proptech podcast, Aeroseal CEO Amit Gupta joins Edward Cohen to discuss how air-sealing technology is reshaping how we think about building performance. Tune into to hear all about it, the science behind Aeroseal, and what the future holds for #EnergyEfficiency in buildings. ? ?? Listen now: ??Tangent ?? Proptech: https://lnkd.in/g9V7SbMN ??Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gr3Y9Bc7 ??Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gxfjBnYm ? What’s your take on the future of high-performance buildings? Let’s talk in the comments! ??

In this week's edition of our newsletter: US housing starts fell 9.8% in January; insurance costs have shot up for certain CRE properties; and Hudson Yards phase two is?facing?opposition. Lessen CRO Sean Miller joins the Tangent ?? Proptech podcast; and the 20for20 Annual Survey?is officially launched. Meanwhile CoStar?is preparing a $1.72B bid for Australian property classifieds firm Domain Holdings Group; fundraises for PropHero and Faura; Arthur Rollin has been appointed CEO France of?Casavo; and Measurabl has appointed Aislinn McCarry as Director of EMEA.

How to scale and manage Real Estate maintenance and repairs for 280K properties? With 3M+ work orders completed annually, Lessen is leveraging data, AI-powered automation, and a vendor network of 30K partners to streamline maintenance, reduce costs, and drive better outcomes for property owners and operators. Lessen CRO Sean Miller came to the latest Tangent ?? Proptech with Zach Aarons and I to also discuss (missed you dearly Jeffrey Berman): ?? Tech-driven efficiency reshaping property services ?? Property Meld partnership to enable seamless tech integration ?? Lowering insurance costs with proactive maintenance, like ProSentry's Smart Water Leak detection ?? Featured: ?? Market Stadium: Book a demo to optimize your Multifamily & Single-family market analysis with a one-stop Real Estate data platform. ?? Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate: Register for the premier event for industry execs, Real Estate and construction tech companies and VC's. ?? Special thanks to Alicia Borchardt, Mackenzie Martin and Maria Brewster for collaborating on this episode! ?? Tune in and learn more in the links below.

Property maintenance is evolving, and collaboration is key to staying ahead. That’s why we’re excited to share this episode of the Tangent ?? Proptech podcast, featuring Sean Miller, Chief Revenue Officer at Lessen. In this episode, Sean dives into the Property Meld + Lessen partnership, how it came to be, and why seamless tech integration is the future of property maintenance. From labor shortages to AI-driven efficiency, this conversation covers it all. ?? Listen now:?https://lnkd.in/dbK78SA4

Big challenges require smart solutions—especially in real estate maintenance. On the latest Tangent ?? Proptech podcast, #Lessen CRO Sean Miller breaks down how tech-driven efficiency is reshaping #propertyservices, from labor shortages to #AI-powered automation. With 3M+ work orders completed annually, Lessen is leveraging data, automation, and vendor partnerships to streamline maintenance, reduce costs, and drive better outcomes for property owners. Hear Sean’s insights on the future of maintenance, repairs, and operational efficiency: https://lnkd.in/ei9AhTYc #RealEstateTech #PropertyMaintenance Edward Cohen, Zach Aarons, Jeffrey Berman

The world of atoms is less flexible than the world of bits. ?? Building software for purely digital use cases has gotten easier over time. The combination of low code / no code solutions and AI “helpers” means that even an econ major like me can spin up a simple functional app in the course of a week. ?? Once created, software for digital use cases can be replicated with near zero marginal cost, creating near infinite leverage for long term winners with durable moats. Unsurprisingly, low barriers to entry and near infinite leverage is also a recipe for fierce competition. ?? Building digital tools for businesses that transact in physical spaces is more difficult. By definition, these businesses are subject to the limits of time and space in ways that the purely digital world is not. As a consequence, building digital tools for managing physical spaces requires deep empathy for both end customers and staff. Competition is likely less fierce because of the challenges presented by the physical world and the need for deep domain expertise. New Blog “Building Digital Tools for Physical Spaces” linked in the comments covers: ? Digital vs physical use cases ? Why vertical SaaS for physical use cases requires domain expertise ? Who PodPlay technology is building for If your business delivers an experience in a physical space, requires a reservation, can be augmented by video/social, and would benefit from reduced labor costs we should talk. #verticalsaas #sportstech

?? ?? Austin Allison on Pacaso’s Reg A+ & the Future of Real Estate Tech Investing Pacaso democratized access to second home ownership — now they’re doing the same for Real Estate Tech investing with their Reg A+ offering. In this Tangent ?? Proptech episode, CEO Austin Allison explains why they chose Reg A to raise capital and what it means for investors. ?? A proven model – Nearly $100M in adjusted gross profit in just four years. ?? A market leader – The first mover in co-ownership for second homes. ?? Greater transparency – Tier 2 Reg A requires ongoing financial disclosures for investors. ?? Backed by top investors like Fifth Wall, SoftBank, Greycroft, Maveron & Global Founders Capital This move could set the stage for more Proptech and real estate startups to raise capital by tapping into their community while keeping their customers and investors more closely aligned. ?? Listen to the full episode with Jeffrey Berman, Zach Aarons and I, and learn about Pacaso's investment opportunity (link in the Comments).