Description

In this episode of the Apartment Jedi Podcast, Andrew Bowen is joined by James Shearin, Managing Director of RETCON, for a conversation on the evolution of one of the most impactful innovation platforms in real estate.

From its origins to its current role as a hub for collaboration, RETCON represents more than just a conference—it reflects the broader transformation happening across multifamily.

Andrew and James explore how innovation is being adopted across the industry, where organizations are still falling short, and how AI and technology are reshaping the way operators think about value creation.

Guest

James Shearin
Managing Director, RETCON

Discussion Highlights

•  Why RETCON was created and the problem it set out to solve 
•  The importance of bringing operators, technologists, and capital together 
•  The difference between real innovation and surface-level adoption 
•  How AI is influencing multifamily strategy and operations 
•  The widening gap between forward-thinking operators and the rest of the market 
•  What the future holds for RETCON and the industry 

Resources

•  RETCON: https://www.retcon.events/
  
•  Learn more at https://apartmentjedi.com