• Can an AI PMS Run Your Short-Term Rental Portfolio?, with Boom Co-founder & CEO Shahar Goldboim
    Feb 19 2026

    Shahar Goldboim is the Founder and CEO of Boom, an AI-enabled property management platform for short-term rental portfolios built by operators. Shahar is an entrepreneur and builder, and he launched Boom with his two sibblings after identifying real-world operational pain points inside a large South Florida property management company as it scaled. Under his leadership, Boom delivers comprehensive software that simplifies workflows, increases revenue, and reduces costs for property managers.


    (02:15) - Why Short-Term Rentals Are the Hardest Asset Class
    (02:44) - Fragmentation and the Review-Driven Revenue Trap
    (04:13) - The Spark: A Miami Airbnb Experiment
    (05:30) - From Airbnb Host to Property Manager
    (07:31) - Software Fragmentation in STR Ops
    (07:55) - From SaaS to Baas (Business-as-Software)
    (09:09) - Boom, the AI PMS
    (12:47) - Enabling Proactive Ops
    (13:51) - The $12M+ Fundraise
    (14:47) - Winning Investors with Hospitality & Tech Credibility
    (16:53) - Feature: Blueprint Vegas 2026
    (17:46) - STR Market Context and the Vacasa Lesson
    (21:03) - Replacing Point Solutions
    (23:47) - ROI, AI Moats, Future of STR Ops
    (32:06) - Collaboration Superpower: Tony Robbins (Wiki)

    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit Boom
    ➡️ Shahar Goldboim on LinkedIn

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    Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.

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    35 mins
  • Cooling Construction Workers with Human-Centric Tech, with Tiffany Yeh, MD Co-founder & CEO of Eztia Materials
    Feb 12 2026

    Tiffany Yeh, MD is the CEO and Co-Founder of Eztia Materials, a climate-tech venture developing energy-efficient cooling materials to protect people from extreme heat. With a mission to advance hard tech solutions at the climate-health nexus, Tiffany draws on her unique background as a physician, engineer, and public health advocate to build technologies that improve global health in a warming world.

    (01:13) - Dr. Ye’s Background & Inspiration
    (01:52) - The Heat Challenge
    (05:20) - Singapore and the Power of Cooling
    (06:32) - Why Construction Has Been Slow to Adapt
    (07:22) - The Human Factor
    (08:14) - HydroVolt Technology
    (09:29) - Business Model, Distribution & Competition
    (11:19) - Worker Comfort
    (15:32) - Hidden Productivity Crisis Brewing
    (18:18) - Feature: Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2026 in Vegas on Sep. 22-24
    (19:21) - The Secret Sauce Behind HydroVolt
    (20:31) - Prototyping & Real-World Applications
    (21:32) - Measuring Impact & ROI
    (23:34) - Pitching to VCs & Investors
    (25:31) - Product Roadmap
    (29:08) - Collaboration Superpower: Lionel Messi

    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit Eztia
    ➡️ Tiffany Yeh on LinkedIn

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    Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.

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  • Could We Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis By Putting Homebuyers & Investors on the Same Team?, with Ownify Founder & CEO Frank Rohde
    Feb 5 2026

    Frank Rohde is the Founder and CEO of Ownify, a fractional homeownership platform pairing institutional and impact investors with qualified first-time buyers to make homeownership more accessible. With a 20+ year career at the intersection of finance, credit analytics, and technology, Frank previously led Nomis Solutions, scaling it into a global mortgage pricing engine used by top banks. Earlier roles include leadership at FICO, founding the early online insurer eCoverage, and launching AI models before it was trendy. Born in Germany, Frank is a former national whitewater kayaking champion, marathon runner on all seven continents, and lifelong reader—now channeling that energy into building a path between renting and owning, one Brick by Brick™.

    (01:51) - Why Homeownership Is Broken
    (04:10) - Ownify model
    (06:03) - How Fractional Ownership Works
    (13:08) - Ownify Benefits for First-time Homebuyers
    (16:11) - Homeowner & Investor Alignment
    (23:21) - Feature: CREtech New York Oct. 20–21
    (25:38) - All-Cash Offers Explained
    (32:40) - Underwriting & Risk Management
    (35:47) - Investor Returns
    (38:48) - Market Expansion
    (41:37) - Policy & Regulatory Headwinds
    (44:04) - Collaboration Superpower: Elon Musk

    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit Ownify
    ➡️ Frank Rohde on LinkedIn
    ➡️ How Do We Help Young People Become Homeowners? | Frank Rohde | TEDxPaloAltoSalon

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    Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.

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    48 mins
  • How Multifamily Owners Can Increase NOI with Solar Energy, with Shine CEO Owen Barrett
    Jan 29 2026

    Owen Barrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shine, a cleantech company helping multifamily property owners maximize NOI through onsite solar. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and clean energy, Owen previously managed $60M in projects and launched a successful energy venture for schools before founding Shine to solve the split incentive problem in solar. Shine’s turnkey solution targets tenant electricity—95% of a building’s usage—enabling owners to generate new income while cutting tenant costs. With 36,500+ panels installed and a recent $5M seed round, Owen is leading Shine’s national expansion to transform how real estate decarbonizes.

    (01:31) - Owen’s Journey from Finance to Clean Energy
    (04:27) - Multifamily Solar Challenges & Solution
    (09:43) - Solar NOI for Multifamily
    (15:16) - Installation and Maintenance
    (17:51) - Feature: CREtech New York 2026 on Oct. 20-21
    (19:10) - Overcoming Industry Misconceptions
    (20:46) - Convincing Asset Managers
    (23:15) - Shine’s New Solar Analysis Tool
    (25:31) - Targeting New and Existing Buildings
    (26:32) - Fundraising and Growth Strategies
    (27:59) - Building a Remote Team
    (29:43) - Collaboration Superpower: Paul Sween (Dominium Board Chairman)

    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit Shine
    ➡️ Owen Barrett on LinkedIn

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    32 mins
  • The AI Company Making Residential Builders More Efficient & Housing Affordable, with Spacial AI CEO & Co-founder Maor Greenberg
    Jan 14 2026

    Maor Greenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Spacial, the AI-powered engineering partner delivering coordinated, permit-ready structural, MEP, and energy plans for residential construction. With over 19 years of experience as a builder and founder, Maor previously scaled Greenberg Construction, Greenberg Design Gallery, and VRchitects, earning Inc. 5000 honors and multiple design awards. At Spacial, he combines deep field experience with cutting-edge AI to reduce permitting friction and accelerate housing delivery. His work has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, and CTech, and he actively invests in forward-thinking AEC and AI startups.

    (01:33) - Maor's Journey to the US
    (02:54) - Challenges in Architectural & Engineering Processes
    (04:05) - The Pain Points Leading to Spatial AI
    (05:31) - Permitting Bottlenecks in Construction
    (06:05) - Design & Construction Integration Issues
    (08:24) - AI’s Role in Streamlining Processes
    (09:29) - Success Stories & Milestones
    (15:07) - Shoutout: AmTrustRE's $217M Office Acquisition of 260 Madison
    (15:54) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026
    (17:02) - Standardized Pricing & Adoption
    (18:55) - Speed vs. Quality in Engineering
    (24:53) - Modular Housing
    (28:25) - Future Vision for Spatial AI
    (29:09) - Collaboration Superpower: Elon Musk

    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit Spacial AI
    ➡️ Maor Greenberg

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    32 mins
  • This Robot Lives in Your Building's Trash Chute & Saves $200K+ Expenses, with RoboChute CEO & Co-founder Tzvika Graiver
    Jan 7 2026

    Tzvika Graiver is the co-founder and CEO of RoboChute, the company reinventing how buildings manage trash chutes using smart, autonomous robots. With a background in law and a deep commitment to environmental innovation, Tzvika brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational grit to the built world. RoboChute’s system proactively cleans, monitors, and extends the life of garbage chutes—already delivering healthier air and lower costs in buildings across Israel. Tzvika is also the longtime Chairman of KeepOlim, a nonprofit supporting new immigrants in Israel through business development and community advocacy. Whether launching robotics or empowering new communities, he’s focused on building smarter, more inclusive buildings and cities from the inside out.

    (01:35) The Problem with Garbage Chutes
    (05:46) Cost & Maintenance of Garbage Chutes
    (07:49) VC on hardware vs. software
    (12:06) Challenges & Opportunities in Robotics
    (21:16) Future of Real Estate & Robotics
    (24:02) Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass
    (24:51) Robots in Real Estate Operations
    (25:16) The Importance of Building Automation
    (27:06) Innovative Solutions for Waste Management
    (28:23) The Role of AI in Building Management
    (32:03) The Rise & Fall of Roomba / iRobot & Amazon's Blocked Acquisition
    (35:14) Competition with Chinese Manufacturers
    (42:22) Collaboration Superpower: Hannah Szenes (Wiki) & Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (Wiki)


    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit RoboChute
    ➡️ Tzvika Graiver on LinkedIn

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    ➡️ Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass

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    Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.

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    47 mins
  • Unlocking Ancillary Revenue While Supporting Housing Affordability, with Airbnb Head of Marketing for Real Estate Eliza Lochner
    Dec 18 2025

    Eliza Lochner is a seasoned marketing leader with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. She leads global marketing for Airbnb’s real estate development partnerships and new supply initiatives, including the Airbnb Friendly Apartments program, which helps renters earn supplemental income while giving property owners transparency, controls, and new revenue opportunities. Passionate about building human connections that fuel business growth, Eliza focuses on partnerships at the intersection of housing affordability, flexibility, and real estate innovation.


    (01:30) - Airbnb-friendly Apartments
    (02:55) - Addressing Housing Affordability
    (04:34) - Owner & Property Manager Controls
    (06:28) - Program Success & Expansion
    (09:25) - Impact on Resident & Investor Attraction
    (14:24) - Revenue Sharing & Incentives
    (18:56) - Building Trust with Property Managers
    (21:14) - Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass
    (22:05) - Channel Partners & Distribution Strategy
    (24:00) - Boutique Hotels Partnerships
    (25:45) - Major Events: World Cup and Olympics
    (29:43) - Future of Airbnb Friendly Buildings Program
    (31:26) - Collaboration Superpower: Michelle Obama & Eumaeus (Wiki)

    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Airbnb-friendly Apartments program
    ➡️ Eliza Lochner on LinkedIn

    💚 Feature:
    ➡️ Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass

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    ➡️ Zach Aarons on LinkedIn
    ➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn


    Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.

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    37 mins
  • From Chipotle to Soho: RTL’s Ken Hochhauser on Data, Signals, & Why Retail Is Back
    Dec 3 2025

    Kenneth Hochhauser is Partner and Head of Data and Analytics at RTL. His background includes roles as a retail executive at Macy’s and GNC and as a small business and economic development officer for the City of New York. He has advised both tenants and landlords on site selection, trade area analysis, and retail strategy, including introducing Chipotle to the New York metro market and representing Duxiana nationally. His past assignments span major projects such as Brookfield Place, Trump Place, and Columbia University’s Manhattanville and Morningside campuses.

    (02:39) - Ken's Journey

    (04:59) - Retail Market Trends

    (06:05) - Retail vs. Office Innovation

    (07:53) - Shopping Trends and Retail Insights

    (08:31) - Retail Challenges in Manhattan

    (10:05) - Retail's Historical Context and Future

    (12:14) - Tenant Preferences

    (17:33) - Experiential Retail & Unique Locations

    (20:56) - Non-Traditional Retail
    (23:21) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass

    (28:11) - Retail Tech & Data Utilization

    (34:29) - Location Indicators & Retail Expansion

    (38:29) - Collaboration Superpower: an economist
    (40:08) - US Gov. Shutdown Impact


    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit RTL
    ➡️ Ken Hochhauser on LinkedIn

    💚 Feature:
    ➡️ Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass

    💚 Connect with Tangent:
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    Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
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    ➡️ Zach Aarons on LinkedIn
    ➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn


    Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.

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    44 mins