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The Distribution by Juniper SquareSeeing Opportunity Differently: Venture Capital’s approach the Built Environment - Brendan Wallace - CEO & CIO of Fifth WallIn this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Brendan Wallace, CEO & CIO of Fifth Wall, to explore the firm’s founding thesis, its investment philosophy, and the evolving intersection of real estate and technology. Brendan shares his unique career path—from real estate private equity at Blackstone to launching a successful tech startup sold to Workday—offering rare insight into how his dual experience in tech and real estate shaped the creation of Fifth Wall. He outlines how the firm’s strategic LP model allows them to drive technology adoption within the real estate sector, and disc...2025-06-241h 01
From Where I Sit With Tom McGeeEpisode 5: Brendan Wallace, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Fifth WallIn the latest episode of From Where I Sit, hear how Brendan Wallace led Fifth Wall through several major and recent wins, including one of their largest investments, ServiceTitan, going public, the acquisition of Industrious, a portfolio company, by CBRE, a long-time investor, and the launch of Fifth Wall Securities. Brendan also shares his outlook on the office industry, where we’re seeing the first impacts of AI on commercial real estate, how owners can leverage Proptech to drive incremental revenue, and more. Information mentioned in this episode:“Fifth Wall Expands Capabilities with the Launch...2025-03-0336 min
Multifamily Collective Podcast1,877 - Is Multifamily PropTech Losing Its Edge? Lessons from Starbucks’ Customer Experience RevampIn this episode of Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer dives into a thought-provoking post by Brendan Wallace, CEO of Fifth Wall, on how Starbucks lost its way in the customer experience (CX) space.
As a longtime Starbucks fan, Mike shares firsthand observations on how the coffee giant's customer experience fell short—from dirty stores to impersonal service—and how similar issues are showing up in the multifamily industry.
Mike examines how the multifamily industry's rapid adoption of PropTech is reshaping the customer experience, but not always for the better.
With too many platforms, endless logins, and integration issues, leasing agents ofte...2024-11-1405 min
Tangent 💚 ProptechClimate Tech | Fifth Wall CEO Brendan Wallace on Building Real Estate's Tesla & US Elections Impact on Climate Tech InvestmentBrendan Wallace is CEO & CIO at Fifth Wall, where he guides the firm’s strategic vision. Fifth Wall is the largest venture capital firm focused on technologies for the global real estate industry, including those which decarbonize the sector. Wallace has described the impact of the real estate industry on the environment as "the single-biggest lever we can turn on to mitigate climate change.” Prior to founding Fifth Wall in 2016, Brendan co-founded Identified, a workforce optimization data and analytics company that raised $33 million of venture funding and was acquired by Workday (NYSE: WKDY) in 2014. He also co-founded Cabify, the larg...2024-10-2926 min
Renewable RidesEp 57: Onsite Energy as a Profit Center for Commercial Real Estate Owners - Our Talk with Brendan Wallace, Fifth Wall CEO and CIOHow do we tackle the monumental challenge of decarbonizing the real estate industry, which contributes a large percentage of global emissions? In this episode, Brendan Wallace, co-founder and CEO of Fifth Wall, breaks down the $18 trillion question: how do we transition real estate to a more sustainable future? Brendan explains the intersection of real estate, technology, and energy, highlighting the progress being made and the challenges that lie ahead.You’ll learn about the importance of turning buildings into energy producers, the role of data centers in the energy transition, and why decarbonizing real estate is not ju...2024-10-0134 min
Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E20: Creating Conscious Leadership with Diana ChapmanTo what extent are our inner lives shaped by the stories we tell ourselves? And how can we learn to see the world as it truly is? Today on the podcast we have Diana Chapman, Co-Founder of The Conscious Leadership Group, an organization that helps leaders and their teams build trust and create conscious cultures through coaching, training, and more. She is also a facilitator, CEO coach, speaker, and co-author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, a book that distills decades of accumulated knowledge from working with CEOs and other leaders. In today’s conversation with Diana, we delve in...2024-03-0458 min
Uncommon SenseFederal Politics With Chris Wallace; Brendan Crabb On The Scientific Reality Of COVID-19; Artist Mandy Martin’s Vision Of The AnthropoceneChris Wallace, from the Faculty of Business, Government, and Law at the University of Canberra, reflects on federal politics in 2022, after the last sitting of federal parliament came to a close. Chris discusses the passing of legislation on the federal anti-corruption body (NACC) and the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill, plus the censure of former PM Scott Morrison after the release of the Bell report into his secret Ministries arrangement. Professor Brendan Crabb AC, Director and CEO of the Burnet Institute, speaks directly and in-depth about the scientific reality of COVID-19 for everyone in Australia right now. Now in...2022-12-062h 22
The PropcastWhat Is The Impact Of The Solar Industry On The Built Environment? With Christopher Hopper & Samuel AdeyemoSummary: In this episode of the Propcast, Louisa speaks with Christopher Hopper & Samuel Adeyemo from Aurora Solar about what effect the growing solar industry can have on the built environment. They discuss how their technology is changing the way that solar panels are designed and fitted, saving on emissions and reducing money for the end consumer. You’ll learn more about the career opportunities within renewable energy projects within PropTech and Christopher and Samuel’s best advice for anyone looking to enter the industry at this exciting time. Companies Mentioned: Fifth Wall Shou...2022-01-1931 min
Give 'M The Biz with John TabisGreatest Hits - Special Guest Brendan WallaceOriginally aired on October 30, 2018
Give ‘Em the Biz’ first guest, Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace, joins the gang to talk about tech start-up, knowing when the time is right to start your business, challenges you face as a CEO, learning humility and self awareness, and persevering despite always hearing “no”.2021-04-281h 27
The Walker WebcastBrendan Wallace, Co-Founder of Fifth Wall, and Casey Berman, Founder of Camber CreekHow Property Technology is Changing the World of CRE Willy Walker interviews Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and Camber Creek's Casey Berman to discuss how Property Technology is transforming the CRE space, in addition to the investments areas they are watching out for. 0:48 - Willy will speak today with two guests who are leading prop tech investors. 2:58 - To dive in, Willy runs through recent deals and asks about the pandemic. 6:02 - After responding to Brendan, Willy seeks Casey’s thoughts on tech in the prop industry. 12:09 - Using the example of selling Latch, Casey shares about SPAC and alternatives. 17:05...2021-02-2755 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20VC Special: The Real Estate Fintech OGs on Why This Is Not The End For The Bay Area and What Can Be Done To Solve It, The Pros and Cons of Working with Corporate Investors and How Leading Their Teams Has Fundamentally Changed in a COVID World Assaf Wand is the Founder & CEO @ Hippo Insurance, with over $700M in funding Hippo are setting a new standard for home insurance and offer protection for what’s important to today’s homeowner. Nima Ghamsari is the Founder & CEO @ Blend, with over $665M in funding they are the digital platform streamlining the journey from application to close — for every banking product. Max Simkoff is the Founder & CEO at States Title, with $229M in funding States Title are using machine intelligence to create a vastly more simple and efficient closing experien...2021-02-1844 min
Fly on the WallEpisode 24: Conor Flynn, Kimco Realty CorporationIn episode 24 of Fly on the Wall, Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace sits down with Conor Flynn, CEO, Kimco Realty Corporation, who shares lessons from navigating the COVID-19 crisis with a portfolio that consists of both essential and non-essential retailers. Conor reveals the technology that Kimco Realty Corporation has developed to help non-essential retailers as they look to reopen storefronts, how landlord-tenant relationships have evolved during this period, and even touches on the company's green bond issuance.Original release date: August 26, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rHFxMJqeew...2020-08-2635 minFly on the WallEpisode 18: Tom McGee, ICSCEpisode 18 of Fly on the Wall features a conversation between Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and ICSC President & CEO, Tom McGee, on the current state of the retail industry, and how both landlords and tenants will be affected. This in-depth discussion covers the acceleration of trends that have occurred during the COVID-19 crisis, the solvency and durability of major retailers, evolving lease structures, ICSC's COVID-19 Recovery Fund, and restarting the equity and debt capital markets for retailers.Original release date: July 15, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIx8oLL9fao2020-07-1541 minFly on the WallEpisode 16: Jeff Blau, Related CompaniesIn this episode of Fly on the Wall, Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace sits down with Jeff Blau, CEO, Related Companies, the developer behind New York City's Hudson Yards. Jeff explains the art of curation that comes from building a retail destination that functions as a "city within a city" (e.g. a space where visitors can live, shop, work, and dine) and the heightened responsibility landlords now hold as "micro-mayors" of these spaces.Original release date: July 1, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7QKFLx4bVoLearn...2020-07-0125 minFly on the WallEpisode 15: Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Capital GroupIn episode 15 of Fly on the Wall, join a conversation between Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and Barry Sternlicht, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, Starwood Capital Group, as Barry shares his predictions around COVID-19 and how the crisis, and resulting economic downturn, will transform various asset classes across the global real estate industry, including retail, hospitality, and office.Original release date: June 25, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrnlFAAHXWYLearn more about Fifth Wall at https://fifthwall.com/This podcast is presented for informational purposes only, is...2020-06-2542 minFly on the WallEpisode 13: Chris Grigg, British LandIn episode 13 of Fly on the Wall, Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace sits down with Chris Grigg, CEO, British Land, one of the largest property development and investment companies in the United Kingdom. They discuss the flex office trend, and how buildings and work spaces can be made to be more multi-purpose, while taking into consideration new public health regulations.Original release date: June 16, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EawCWqhyE7oLearn more about Fifth Wall at https://fifthwall.com/This podcast is presented...2020-06-1625 minFly on the WallEpisode 11: Roy March, Eastdil SecuredHaving begun his career at Eastdil Secured in 1978, CEO Roy March has weathered several economic crises. In this episode of Fly on the Wall, Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace sits down with Roy to explore what makes this crisis different, and to hear his thoughts on how the real estate industry will adapt to the unprecedented levels of change ahead.Original release date: May 27, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DvgHBcjlLoLearn more about Fifth Wall at https://fifthwall.com/This podcast is presented for...2020-05-2738 minFly on the WallEpisode 10: Brett White, Cushman & Wakefield + Christian Ulbrich, JLLIn episode 10 of Fly on the Wall, Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace convenes Brett White (Executive Chairman & CEO, Cushman & Wakefield) and Christian Ulbrich (CEO, JLL) for a discussion around the return to public spaces, from multi-story office buildings to malls and high street shopping centers. They analyze how buildings and the technology in them will change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the evolving dynamic between landlords and tenants.Original release date: May 20, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5joy1czXB8Learn more about Fifth...2020-05-2044 minFly on the WallEpisode 9: Manfredi Catella, COIMA SGRWith Italy several weeks ahead of the U.S. in terms of a COVID-19 recovery timeline, Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace sits down with Manfredi Catella, Founder & CEO, COIMA SGR, to hear how the Italian real estate community has reacted to loosening isolation measures and the slow reopening of the economy. Catella offers advice to real estate owners around how to safely, and practically manage the return to assets, while sharing his thoughts around "technology as infrastructure," and how the health crisis has shed light on the necessity of integrating technology into every aspect of his business.Original...2020-05-1345 minFly on the WallEpisode 6: Dr. Peter Linneman, Linneman AssociatesIn episode 6 of Fly on the Wall, Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace sits down with Dr. Peter Linneman, CEO & Founder, Linneman Associates, to explore how the pandemic will impact all sectors of real estate, from office and retail, to hospitality, residential, and industrial. Dr. Linneman shares his predictions around market and industry recovery, as well as thoughts on the government’s economic and social imperative to protect the businesses at stake.Original release date: April 30, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP3MBmIiubILearn more about Fifth Wall at...2020-04-3032 minFly on the WallEpisode 4: Méka Brunel, GecinaWill the COVID-19 crisis spur a re-examination of the 5-day work week? While a large portion of the world is structured around this notion, the crisis at hand has begun to blur the necessity of mobility, commutes, and working from an office every day. In Episode 4 of Fly on the Wall, Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and Méka Brunel, CEO, Gecina, explore the effects a re-imagined work week could have on cities, economies, and real estate. Brunel also offers lessons for building owners about creating an environment for employees, inside and outside of the office, that empowers them to be b...2020-04-2434 minFly on the WallEpisode 2: Max Simkoff, States TitleEpisode 2 of Fly on the Wall features a conversation between Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and Max Simkoff, CEO of States Title, a Fifth Wall portfolio company. Max explains how the COVID-19 crisis has given the real estate and lending industries a wake-up call as it relates to technology, with antiquated processes being forced to either adapt or fail their customers.Original release date: April 20, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cA1hG-n4KQLearn more about Fifth Wall at https://fifthwall.com/This podcast...2020-04-2025 minFly on the WallEpisode 1: Brett White, Cushman & WakefieldIn the first episode of Fly on the Wall, listen-in on a Zoom conference call between Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and Brett White, Executive Chairman & CEO, Cushman & Wakefield, for a candid discussion about COVID-19 and its effects on the imperative of technology adoption in the global real estate industry.Original release date: April 17, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJmAj7gQJ8QLearn more about Fifth Wall at https://fifthwall.com/This podcast is presented for informational purposes only, is not intended to recommend any investment, and is...2020-04-1734 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20VC: Why Consumer Brands Must Embrace Physical Retail To Avoid Inflated Online CACs, How To Alter Fund Strategy When Investing In Consumer Retail & Why The Era of The 1,000 Store Brand Is Over with Brendan Wallace, Founder and Managing Partner @ Fifth WaBrendan Wallace is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner @ Fifth Wall, the fund with the core thesis being the physical world around us is colliding with technology. Within their portfolio is the likes of Lime, OpenDoor, Clutter, ClassPass, Lyric and Hippo just to name a few. As for Brendan, before co-founding Fifth Wall he co-founded Identified, a data & analytics company focused on workforce optimization that was acquired by Workday in 2014. Prior to that, Brendan co-founded Cabify, the largest ridesharing service in Latin America. If that was not enough, Brendan has been an active angel investor having led over 60 angel investments in...2019-05-0637 min
Propertyshe PodcastBrendan WallaceBrendan Wallace is a Co-founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Wall. Brendan was Co-founder & CEO of Identified, a data & analytics company focused on workforce optimization that raised $33 million of venture capital and was acquired by Workday (WDAY) in 2014.2018-10-2643 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20VC: Why Not Every Element of A Scalable Business Has To Scale, Why You Should Be Bearish on Retail & Why Fewer Businesses Are Getting Started Today Since The Great Depression with Brad Hargreaves, Founder & CEO @ CommonBrad Hargreaves is the Founder & CEO @ Common, the startup that provides shared housing for those that live in common. They have raised over $20m in VC funding from some of our very favorites including the likes of Maveron, Slow Ventures, Lowercase Capital, 8VC and Brendan Wallace @ Fifth Wall. Prior to Common, Brad was the Founder of General Assembly, the global school for tech, business, and design which has, to date, raised over $140m and has locations across 4 continents. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Brad made his way into the world of te...2017-08-1129 min