What does the next chapter of real estate tech really look like? We sit down with Alon Gorbonos, founder of RE Angels and veteran of the global investing scene, for a candid convo on the evolution of venture capital, the AI-fueled startup wave, and what it actually takes to scale innovation in a tighter, tougher CRE market. From PropTech to ConTech to FinTech (and a few dad jokes in between), we unpack where tech meets traction—and why the smartest bets are getting smaller, scrappier, and more sustainable.

Show notes:

0:11: Nadine and Ryan Intro

5:45: AI lowers barriers for startups

7:15: Welcome Alon Gorbonos

7:52: Alon’s journey from McKinsey to fund founder

14:42: Prediction’s for CRE’s digital transformation

21:23: Contech, FinTech, PropTech: who’s underfunded?

25:00: Bottom up or top down? Adoption insights for Contech

28:44: Transformation of current construction roles

34:50: Impact of AI on traditional VC model

39:47: Qualities of an agile VC

42:38: Real estate trends to keep an eye on

49:00: How Alon unplugs?

50:45: Where would Alon be if not in VC?

54:10: HILO commercial break

55:39: Ryan and Nadine’s recap

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