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Tangent 💚 Proptech

Tangent 💚 Proptech

By: Edward Cohen Jeff Berman & Zach Aarons
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A podcast community for Proptech and Real Estate leaders, investors, operators and innovators.

A new era is upon us. Tangent💚Proptech unites Proptech founders💡, Real Estate investors and operators🏢, Venture Capital investors, urban leaders🏙 and passionate creators🌎 who are improving our communities and cities. Join us to learn how we can solve present day challenges with innovative technology and greater collaboration.

Join VC investors Jeffrey Berman and Zach Aarons, and Proptech entrepreneur Edward Cohen, to learn about housing innovation, the future of work and climate tech. We examine these themes through interviews and conversations with Proptech CEO's, real estate owners and operators, and venture investors, and how we can leverage tech and collaboration to help solve the housing crisis, figure out the future of work and how to decarbonize the built environment.

If you would like to get your company’s or organization’s mission featured on Tangent, email us at tangentcommunity@gmail.com.

Stay curious and always be learning! 🤓

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Episodes
  • Reimagining Property Management Teams Communication with the Slack of Real Estate, with Synco Co-founder & CEO Jason Griffith
    May 7 2025

    Jason Griffith is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Synco, a centralized messaging platform designed to streamline communication for property management teams like LeFrak and Kaled Management. Synco addresses the challenges of fragmented communication channels by providing a real-time, collaborative environment that enhances operational efficiency across office staff, on-site teams, and external vendors. Prior founding Synco, Jason co-founded SiteCompli, a compliance automation platform utilized across over 1 million residential units and 70% of Class A office properties in New York City. SiteCompli became part of Inhabit, a collective of property management software companies backed by Insight Venture Partners and Goldman Sachs.

    (01:35) – Jason's Journey from SiteComply to Synco
    (04:48) – The chaos of property management communication
    (07:25) – Centralization & adoption challenges
    (10:24) – Integration & real-world use cases
    (23:59) – Feature: CREtech: Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest Real Estate meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs. See if you qualify and apply by emailing tangentcommunity@gmail.com.
    (24:56) – Business model & growth
    (27:08) – ROI & future communication trends
    (31:14) – Venture scale business & exit strategies
    (34:22) – Zach & Jason origin story
    (37:16) – Advise for entrepreneurs & creative marketing
    (39:42) – Collaboration Superpower: Bob Faith (Greystar CEO), Stewart Butterfield (Slack Co-founder) & Jeff Bezos


    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit Synco
    ➡️ Jason Griffith on LinkedIn

    💚 Feature:
    ➡️ CREtech: Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest real estate meetings program. Qualified real estate professionals get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs. Apply and see if you qualify by emailing tangentcommunity@gmail.com. Must own or manage 1K+ resi units, or 1M SF of CRE to qualify.

    💚 Connect with Tangent:
    ➡️
    Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
    ➡️
    Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
    ➡️ 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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    50 mins
  • Accelerating EV Charging Adoption in Multifamily & CRE with a No-Cost Solution, with 3V Infrastructure COO Benjamin Kanner
    Apr 30 2025

    Benjamin Kanner is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of 3V Infrastructure, a company accelerating access to electric vehicle charging in multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial real estate. 3V eliminates the steep upfront capital and operational costs that have historically slowed the deployment of Level 2 EV chargers, enabling rapid, scalable infrastructure expansion. With over a decade of experience in founding, scaling, and exiting startups, Benjamin is a revenue-driven operator known for building high-performing teams and systems that drive growth. Prior to 3V, he led sales and strategy at Loop Global, where his go-to-market leadership resulted in the company’s highest-grossing quarter. He was also the founder and CEO of Worklete, an injury-prevention platform acquired by private equity, and has held leadership roles across fintech, SaaS, and sustainability-focused ventures. Passionate about doing well by doing good, Benjamin is committed to building solutions that make a measurable impact on the planet and society.


    (02:57) – 3V Infrastructure intro & Ben's career journey
    (05:12) – 3V's business model & market
    (09:56) – 3V's competitive advantage & partnerships
    (18:10) – Feature: CREtech: Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest Real Estate meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs. See if you qualify and apply by emailing tangentcommunity@gmail.com.
    (19:54) – No-cost Multifamily partnership deployment
    (24:52) – Camden Property & Bridge Investment deals
    (28:24) – Trade war impact on global EV market & competition
    (34:10) – Collaboration Superpower: Bill Campbell (Trillion Dollar Coach, Wiki)

    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit 3V Infrastructure
    ➡️ Benjamin Kanner on LinkedIn

    💚 Feature:
    ➡️ CREtech: Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest real estate meetings program. Qualified real estate professionals get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs. Apply and see if you qualify by emailing tangentcommunity@gmail.com. Must own or manage 1K+ resi units, or 1M SF of CRE to qualify.

    💚 Connect with Tangent:
    ➡️
    Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
    ➡️
    Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
    ➡️ 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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    38 mins
  • Housing | How to Fix Affordable Housing Development Programs, with HouseKeys CEO Julius Nyanda
    Apr 16 2025

    Julius Nyanda is the Founder and CEO of HouseKeys, unlocking housing opportunity for cities, developers, homeowners, and renters. HouseKeys is a civic tech platform that helps local governments manage affordable and mixed-income housing programs across ownership, rental, and finance. Through its Program Marketplace, Julius and his team streamline administration and expand access to community-driven housing solutions, supporting cities like Beverly Hills, Morgan Hill, and San Francisco in delivering scalable, equitable outcomes.

    (03:22) - Challenges in Affordable Housing Development
    (06:10) - Housing policy incentives for Investors
    (10:46) - HouseKeys Marketplace approach
    (13:04) - The Economics of Affordable Housing
    (14:10) - GovTech & VC Opportunities & Challenges
    (22:37) - Feature: Blueprint 2025: The Future of Real Estate - Register now
    (23:23) - California's New YIMBY Bills
    (26:29) - AI & the Future of Housing Solutions
    (37:07) - Collaboration Superpower: Robert F. Smith (CEO at Vista Equity Partners) & Jack Ma (Founder of Alibaba)

    💚 Learn more:
    ➡️ Visit HouseKeys
    ➡️ Julius Nyanda on LinkedIn

    💚 Feature:
    ➡️ Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VCs, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 16th-18th, 2025.

    💚 Connect with Tangent:
    ➡️
    Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
    ➡️
    Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
    ➡️ 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

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