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Ollie on WorkDror Poleg - Why Careers Are Becoming Like ShowbizMost people are still planning careers like it's 1995.But time itself has compressed. ChatGPT reached 100 million users in eight weeks. The Ford Model T took 70 years to hit the same milestone.Today I'm joined by Dror Poleg for his second appearance on the show. He's an economic historian and one of the sharpest minds thinking about how this time compression changes everything. His newsletter reaches 35,000+ readers across tech, finance, and government.Dror's insight? The predictable career path is shrinking fast. What used to be a 40-year "paint by numbers" journey...
2025-08-1333 min
Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really WorkMapping the Terrain w/ Dror PolegIn this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page return with guest Dror Poleg, an expert in real estate and economic history. They discuss the volatility expected in 2025, reflections on the work-from-home trend, and the dynamic interplay between geopolitics and everyday life. With insights into real estate bubbles, economic predictions, and the evolving nature of productivity, Dror offers a deep dive into how technological advancements shape our physical and economic world. The conversation also covers topics such as the challenges in the housing market, defense spending, AI investment, and the impact of geopolitical shifts. This episode...
2025-01-2050 min
Thesis Driven Leader SeriesWhat the Future of Work Means for the Future of Real Estate: A Conversation with Dror PolegIn this week’s episode, Thesis Driven Editor Brad Hargreaves speaks with one of the most respected thinkers on the future of work and real estate, Dror Poleg. Dror is the author of the acclaimed books After Office (2023) and Rethinking Real Estate (2019). Through their conversation, Brad and Dror dive into how macroeconomic factors and advances in technology influence how businesses source, value and manage talent which in turn drives how we work, where we work and where we want to live. More from the episode … Why “WFH” isn’t just a pandemic trend but the most recent chapte...
2024-02-1453 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegIntelligence and Leisure-as-WorkPeople will get paid to do whatever they want. Here's why. Originally published on December 8, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
Articles mentioned in this piece: Impossibly Useless, Compensating the I in AI, NFTs and the Future of Work, and In Praise of Ponzis.
2023-12-0801 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegUrbanism and PeaceCities have an essential role to play, at home and abroad. Originally published on December 6, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
2023-12-0609 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegIt's Time for a Palestinian Marshall PlanA brutal moment of clarity presents a new path toward justice and peace. Written by Dror Poleg. Originally published on October 17, 2023, here.
2023-10-1710 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegThe Irony of AutomationA.I. might "liberate" most humans to do jobs that are less meaningful and entail limited agency. But it might be more fun than it sounds. Written by Dror Poleg. Published on September 18, 2023, here.
2023-09-1803 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegArabian DreamsThoughts on what makes places attractive, on urbanism's capacity to foster peace and prosperity, and on the most complicated "real estate" conflict in the world — following my first visit to Saudi Arabia. Written by Dror Poleg. Originally published on September 14, 2023 here.
2023-09-1520 min
Infinite LoopsDror Poleg — The Future of WorkDror Poleg is an author, speaker, and researcher investigating technology’s impact on the way people work, live, and invest. He joins us to discuss the relationship between AI and remote work, how cities are going to change, the internet’s role as a matching engine, and MUCH more! Important Links: Dror’s Website Dror’s Twitter Our Great Reshuffle Series The Once and Future Liberalism; by Walter Russell Mead The Great Online Game; by Packy McCormick Show Notes: The relationship between AI & remote work How remote work & AI will change our cities What cities will succeed in the new wo...
2023-09-141h 34
Rethinking with Dror PolegNVIDIA: The Distributed RocketshipNVIDIA: The Distributed Rocketship. The world's most innovative hardware is developed "from home." Originally published on September 1, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
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2023-09-0105 min
Flex Uncensored - A Coworking Podcast67. Dror Poleg - From Fixed to Flexible: How Work Environments are Adapting to ChangeOn this episode, Dror Poleg delves into the transformative shift in how we perceive and design office spaces. Gone are the days when developers had a clear roadmap for constructing workplaces. Today, with the rise of remote work and the shift of considering 'home' as the baseline, the game is changing. Poleg discusses the uncertainties leaders face, especially as emerging AI technologies stand to reshape the work dynamic even further. A central idea presented is the concept of the office of the future. Not confined by a physical location, it’s envisioned as a network. Instead of st...
2023-08-2259 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegRemote Is Not EnoughThe next productivity boom will not come from robots doing more; it will come from humans doing less. Written by Dror Poleg. Originally published on August 17, 2023, here.
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2023-08-1704 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegLet AI Steal Your IdeasLet AI steal your ideas. It might be the only way to protect them. Written by Dror Poleg. Published on August 15, 2023, here.
Thank you for listening. To harness AI for your own work, check out my upcoming Practical AI course. We’ll clarify all the jargon and hype and get hands-on experience with tools and workflows for marketing, financial analysis, and general business automation. Learn more here.
2023-08-1514 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegAn Office Is Not The OfficeA recent announcement from Zoom gives hope to the pro-office crowd. But reading beyond the headlines shows we're never going back to the old normal. Originally published on August 7, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
Check out the upcoming Practical AI course to master the latest tools for marketing, financial analysis, and general business automation.
2023-08-0604 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegWho Gains From AI?How will recent innovations impact jobs and corporations? Meta's earning call offers some hints. Published on August 1, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg. Learn more about Dror's Practical AI course here.
2023-08-0109 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegLiving (Near) Your LifeAs work becomes less dependent on location, life becomes more dependent on location. Written by Dror Poleg. Published on July 28, 2023, here.
2023-07-3107 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegTragedy of the UncommonLessons from AI and urban planning on why it pays to keep things free — and how exclusivity destroys value. Originally published on July 19, 2023, here. Written and read by Dror Poleg.
2023-07-1910 min
Future WorkAfter Offices: How Life and Work Will Change Forever (with Dror Poleg, Author of Rethinking Real Estate)Future Work is the bi-weekly podcast from Daan van Rossum, CEO of FlexOS – the platform that helps hybrid and remote managers level up their leadership game.On this episode, we welcome Dror Poleg, an economic historian researching technology's impact on how people work and live. His insights have been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Financial Times, NBC, Bloomberg, The New Yorker, The Times of India, China Daily, and beyond.Dror is the author of Rethinking Real Estate, an award-winning book that predicted the current reshuffle of offices, homes, and ci...
2023-07-0434 minBubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really WorkHas Innovation Moved The House? with guest Dror PolegOne of the giant bubbles of the last decades has clearly been, in many regions of the world, real estate. For this week's episode, we're looking forward, not backward with Dror Poleg, an economic historian and inspirational thinker who's figuring out how we work, where we work, and what work we might be doing in this post pandemic world. (Repeat from December, 2022) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0346 min
Flex PerspectivesNavigating the New Work Landscape: Career Shifts and Real Estate Risks | Dror PolegToday’s guest is Dror Poleg, award-winning author of "Rethinking Real Estate." Dror, who accurately predicted the reshuffling of offices, homes, and cities, is a highly regarded figure featured in the WSJ and NYT. Join us as we delve into key topics with Dror:
The evolution of work trends pre-pandemic and their impact on real estate
Major risks in the real estate industry and their implications
The changing landscape of careers in the era of remote work and future projections
Gain valuable insights from Dror as we explore the trajectory of th...
2023-06-2343 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegVision Pro and the OfficeShould you go to the office or stay home? Now, you can do both. Maybe. Published on June 7, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
2023-06-0705 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegDon’t Try Anything New.You don't have to worry about AI. Keep doing what you're doing. Published on May 28, 2028 here.
Learn more about Dror's Hype-Free AI course at www.HypeFreeAI.com.
2023-05-2810 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegAI and The Offline MoatIn a world of abundant content, businesses that control physical touchpoints have a unique advantage. But they also carry unique risks. Published on May 22, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
Join Dror later this month for a deeper dive into AI's impact on industries and careers. Learn more at HypeFreeAI.com.
2023-05-2212 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegHow scalable is your job?Whatever job you're in, technology can multiply your productivity, reach, and rewards. Here's a simple formula to help you get started. Published on May 19, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
Only 11 days left to register for Dror's Hype-Free AI course. We have a great group of people from around the world. Join us to learn what AI can do for you and explore its impact on your industry. Learn more here.
2023-05-1911 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegIs Your Job Safe?Do we need more programmers, or are many of them going to be broke in a few years? The answer to both questions is yes. Published on March 27, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
2023-05-1906 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegThe Quiet Luxury of LanguageWhen everyone can sound smart, elite conversations will become less intelligible to regular people. Published on May 16, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
If you're interested in AI's impact on your industry and career, check out Dror's upcoming Hype-FREE AI course. We'll have a fun group of people from across the world, 100% online.
2023-05-1611 min
Eat Sleep Work Repeat - better workplace cultureWhat *is* the future of work? A discussion with Dror PolegAn episode today that is a reflection on where work is going and what implications there are for cities, for workers and for life. Dror Poleg is a writer and commentator who thinks about how the internet is disrupting our lives. What sets him apart is his ability to see second and third order effects of change. Dror Poleg's newsletter (and draft book of the future of work) can be found at his website.Join me at Microsoft's event on AI and the future of work
2023-05-1150 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegYour Boss Has No ClueIn today's episode, we dive into the challenges and confusion that the corporate world faces in the era of remote work and AI. Explore the complexities of productivity, the need for adaptability, and how company leaders can embrace uncertainty by encouraging experimentation and diverse workstyles. Join us as we discuss the future of work and the role of bosses in navigating this non-linear economy. Written by Dror Poleg. Originally published on May 9, here.
Oh, and speaking of the future of work — what do you know about AI? What can it do for you? Later th...
2023-05-0908 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegUnilateral Ignorance and Scalable StyleToday's crazy is tomorrow's new normal. Originally published on April 14, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg. Check out HypeFreeAI.com to learn more about Dror's upcoming course.
2023-05-0806 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegThinking Fast and Slopes: Kahneman, Taleb, and the Future of BusinessIn a networked economy, overestimating low-probability events is not irrational — it's optimal. In a rapidly changing and interconnected world, traditional decision-making theories may no longer fully encompass the complexities of the modern economy. The rise of non-linear dynamics, power law distributions, and extreme outcomes has led to an environment where risk-taking and adaptability are increasingly crucial. In this article, we will explore the limitations of prospect theory, introduced by Daniel Kahneman in his book "Thinking, Fast and Slow," and discuss how it may not be entirely applicable to our current economic landscape. We will also consider how embracing both ca...
2023-05-0711 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegTalent, Scarcity, and CultureTalent, Structure, Culture. Published on May 4, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg. Subscribe to Dror's newsletter at DrorPoleg.com for weekly insights on the future of work and cities.
This article delves into the relationship between talent scarcity and corporate culture, structure, and the future of work. Based on Nadia Asparouhova's theory, companies can be classified into three types: Industrial, Modern, and Creative, depending on the distribution of talent within them. Industrial companies have a balanced talent distribution and rely on strict processes, while Modern companies have a Pareto distribution, seeking to hire as many high-ability individuals as p...
2023-05-0511 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegYou Have to OwnAs technology tilts power towards capital, individuals must adapt by investing in diverse assets and embracing innovative approaches to secure their future. Written by Dror Poleg. Originally published on April 28, 2023, here.
2023-05-0403 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegAI and Remote Work: A Match Made in HeavenRemote work enables AI to take on more jobs. Stronger AI enables more humans to work remotely. Originally published on May 2, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.
As mentioned: Later this month, I will be teaching a Hype-Free AI Course — providing a practical introduction to the tools and trends that are reshaping the world of work. Join us! Click here to learn more and sign up.
2023-05-0405 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegLauren Razavi on Digital Nomads and Remote WorkMany people can work from anywhere. By some estimates, 35 million people already live as “digital nomads”— taking their work with them to various destinations for months at a time. These people tend to earn more and spend more.And they’re just getting started. With the advent of remote work, the number of digital nomads is set to explode. And by “nomads,” I’m no longer talking about people who live on the road, work alone, or never set foot in an office.
What can cities and countries do to attract them? How can employers appeal to them? And what...
2023-03-2241 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegRemote Banking CrisisBanks tried to kill remote work. Now, remote work is trying to kill banks. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Originally published on March 20, here.
2023-03-2206 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegAlain Bertaud on 15-Minute Cities, Remote Work, Zoning, and MoreTechnology is forcing our cities to evolve. It is redefining the meaning of location and accessibility, it changes the way we work and move around, and it forces us to reconsider many of our basic assumptions.
How should cities respond? What can be done to increase opportunity and tackle inequality? What is the connection between commuting, remote work, and overall prosperity? What should we make of all the trendy ideas that are currently being proposed? And what’s so good about cities anyway?
This is a recording of a conversation between Dror Poleg and Alain Be...
2023-03-1936 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegA Faster OfficeDistributed work is a natural evolution of the office itself. To remain attractive, physical offices should stop thinking about productivity. Originally published on March 10, 2023, here. Written and read by Dror Poleg.
2023-03-1607 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegJudy Stephenson on The History of Working from HomeEarlier this week, I hosted Dr. Judy Stephenson for a chat about the history of working from home and mixed-use cities. The transcript and more information is available here.
Judy Stephenson is an Associate Professor at University College London, specializing in the history of labor markets and the built environment. In addition, Judy is a research associate at both the Oxford Centre for Economic and Social History and The Cambridge Group for the History of Population and Social Structure, and a Director at the Long Run Institute. Her insights have been featured by The Economist, Financial Times, a...
2023-03-0931 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegProductivity and BullshitTechnology creates more work. More work creates technology. But the way it does so is increasingly unclear. Originally published on March 3, 2023 here.
A few housekeeping notes:
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2023-03-0612 min
The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd#134 The Office-Based Reality is Over - Dror Poleg on entrepreneurship in Israel, studying in Australia, working in China, Future of Remote Work and The Real Estate Business, How To Write A Top 5 Book in Almost Any Category, The Disappearance of The Middle-Skilled Job, Inequality and The End of The OfficesDror worked as a real estate private equity exec, startup founder, front-end developer, parliamentary advisor, and soldier. Having lived all around the world he is now based in NYC, writing as an “Economic Historian”.Having predicted that remote work is going to become the new norm back in 2015, he has just published a survival guide titled "After Office".🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @drorpolegWebsite: drorpoleg.comAfter Office ⌛TIMESTAMPS (13:30) - Living in Australia and China
(23:10) - Writing and Work in Dror's life
(27:46) - Remote Work and Real Estate
(42:26) - Using information fr...
2023-02-201h 26
Rethinking with Dror PolegHow to Revive Our Cities? — with Tracy Hadden LohEarlier this week, I spoke to Tracy Hadden Loh about the challenges facing cities, and some policies that can address them — covering housing, transit, taxation, office conversions, and more.
Tracy is a Fellow at the Brookings Institution, where she researches the interaction between urban policy, real estate development, and local communities. She is a data scientist, with a Ph.D. in city and regional planning, and a former local government representative.
For the full transcript and more insights on the future of work, cities, and buildings — subscribe to Dror's newsletter. Follow Tracy @LohPlaces and Dror @Dror...
2023-02-1546 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegHow to Spread the Fruits of Innovation?In our current economic system, the more successful some people become, the harder it is for everyone else to become successful, and the less likely it is for society to continue to flourish. A few weeks ago, Dror Poleg wrote an article proposing a radical new way to increase innovation and improve how tech profits are distributed. Today, we're trying a new format: Instead of an audio version of the article, Dror is chatting about the article with Zach Valenta. Zach is a software developer, writer, and avid reader.
The original article, It's Time f...
2023-02-1033 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegAfter OfficeI am writing a book, and I need your help. The book explores what happens to cities, companies, and careers when office jobs become scalable and distributed. It will provide actionable insights for anyone interested in the future of work and its impact on how we spend our time, design our cities, and structure our organizations and investments.
The book does not predict offices will disappear, everyone will stay home, or that AI will replace most jobs. Still, it describes a once-in-a-century shift with unique opportunities for investors, managers, and elected officials. How can you make the...
2023-02-0804 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegIt's the Company, StupidThere are two kinds of bosses: Those who embrace flexibility, and those who are about to lose their job. Originally published on February 3, 2023, here. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Subscribe to Dror's newsletter for weekly insights on the future of work, cities, and buildings.
2023-02-0602 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegCan Offices Become Housing? Dror Poleg in conversation with Steven Paynter30% of office buildings can be converted into housing.
12 months ago, most cities and landlords didn't want to hear about this possibility. But over the past 6 months, there has been an explosion of interest.
Office conversions can create hundreds of thousands of new apartments in the heart of cities like New York, San Francisco, London, and Toronto.
Adding new housing stock can make cities more affordable, more equitable, safer — and more fun. Instead of relying on commuters that show up a couple of times a week, cities can enable more people to live near wo...
2023-01-1830 minBubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really WorkHas Innovation Moved The House? with guest Dror PolegOne of the giant bubbles of the last decades has been real estate, and for this week's episode we’re looking forward, not backward, with Dror Poleg, an economic historian and an inspirational thinker who is figuring out how we work, where we work and what work we’ll be working on in this post-pandemic world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0246 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegStop The MusicThe disruption of creative work has been going on for a long time. And yet, we always assume it won't affect us. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Originally published on December 29, 2022 here.
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2022-12-2905 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegBest of 2022 + What's Next?My quote of the year, book of the year, and writing plans for 2023. Published here on December 27, 2023.
Written and read by Dror Poleg. Subscribe to Dror's newsletter and follow him on Twitter.
2022-12-2709 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegZucked and MuskedThe first-order effect of remote work is emptier offices. The second-order effect is leaner companies. The third-order effect is more inequality and opportunity. Published on December 19, 2022 here. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Subscribe to Dror's newsletter and follow him on Twitter.
2022-12-1907 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegWhy Inequality is EfficientThe physical and cultural constraints that gave rise to a normal income distribution are losing their power. The difference between highway and airline networks explains why. Originally published on December 14, 2022 here. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Subscribe to Dror's newsletter and follow him on Twitter.
2022-12-1412 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegThe Middle Class Is Dead. Long Live the Long Tail Class.A networked, creative economy cannot produce a normal distribution of income. Our focus should shift to providing a minimum-viable lifestyle to a growing long-tail class. Cities have a critical role to play in that process. Originally published on December 13, 2022 here. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Subscribe to Dror's newsletter and follow him on Twitter.
2022-12-1305 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegCities are InstagramAs they grow, networks become more efficient and less egalitarian. The process explains a lot about where we are — and where we're headed. Originally published on December 12, 2022 here. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Subscribe to Dror's newsletter and follow him on Twitter.
2022-12-1209 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegHousing Is the New OfficeCan an oversupply of offices create an oversupply of housing? (Generally, no. Occasionally, yes.) Published on December 6, 2022 here.
Later today, I'm speaking at a free webinar about the future of housing. I'll share some key trends and analysis — and answer any questions you may have. Click here to register. It's free.
Can't make it to the live session? Register, and we'll email you the recording.
2022-12-0603 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegAirbnb is WeWorkYou can change a giant market even if you don't control it. WeWork changed the way most major offices are leased, operated, and designed. Airbnb will do the same to housing. Published on December 5, 2022 here.
On Tuesday, December 6, I'm speaking at a free webinar about the future of housing. I'll share some key trends and analysis — and answer any questions you may have. Click here to register. It's free.
Can't make it to the live session? Register, and we'll email you the recording.
2022-12-0509 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegAirbnb's Double DisruptionAirbnb is a housing company. Always has been. Landlords, property managers, and brokers should start paying attention. Published on November 30, 2022 here.
Next week, I'm presenting my latest thoughts on the future of housing, followed by a Q&A moderated by AppFolio's Sean Forster. Click here to register. It's free.
2022-11-3005 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegKanye CapitalismInvestors will put up with as much as they can for as long as they can. Originally published on November 23, 2023, here. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Subscribe at DrorPoleg.com
2022-11-2305 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegThe Scalable ImaginationWe tend to underestimate technology's power to turn in-person work into scalable work. On the verge of the 20th Century, the world's leading economist thought that singers would never make too much money because their voices could not reach beyond a single room. What happened to music is obvious to us. But we have our own failures of imagination. We assume that other professions cannot be scaled in the same way. But there is already evidence that many in-person professions can be performed online — from fitness instructors and doctors to strippers and teachers. Many things that seem ridiculous to us...
2022-11-2204 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegCrypto and the Conservation of CentralizationYou can't decentralize the web. At best, you can kill old winners and pick new ones. Here's how. Originally published in November 2021 here. Subscribe to Dror's newsletter on DrorPoleg.com.
The web is broken. A handful of companies dominates it: Google (and Baidu) tracks all our queries, Facebook (and Tencent) monitors our social interactions, Twitter (and Weibo) decides what we're allowed to share, Amazon (and Alibaba) dominates retail, etc. Above these corporate giants, governments from Beijing to D.C. encroach on the free flow of information in the name of "social harmony" or "public health."
C...
2022-11-2111 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegHow To Speak VentureA letter from FTX's most conservative investor explains why they'll do it again. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Originally published here. Read more and subscribe to Dror's newsletter on DrorPoleg.com.
2022-11-1805 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegFinancial Hits and MissesIn a complex world, success only makes sense after it happens. Originally published on November 17, 2022 here. This is a follow-up piece to Reasonable FOMO. It looks at FTX's collapse in contrast to the ultimate success of Airbnb, Uber, and Coinbase and explains why investors can't afford to miss a chance at a big success.
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2022-11-1708 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegReasonable FOMO: Lessons from the collapse of FTXA more competitive market means a stronger need for unsustainable incentives and more "dumb" bets by smart investors. Here's how to make the most of it.
Originally published on November 15, 2022 here. Written and read by Dror Poleg.
2022-11-1513 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegRemote Work: Is Elon Musk Making a Mistake?Elon Musk is banning remote work. In a letter to employees, Twitter's new owner decreed that "employees must be in the office for a minimum of 40 hours per week."
As Profesor Nick Bloom rightfully pointed out, under normal conditions, Musk's new policy would likely have a negative impact on morale, productivity, and recruitment.
But these aren't normal times.
Twitter is at war. It is undergoing a rapid pivot on multiple fronts — changing its product, business model, and ownership structure. The company is trying to shed employees, reset its corporate culture, and eliminate anyone wh...
2022-11-1002 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegNo Floor, No CeilingThe internet gives more people an opportunity to win. But it forces everyone to play the game. Originally published on May 13, 2021, here. Written and read by Dror Poleg.
2022-11-0905 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegRemote Work: Facts & Fictions with Nick BloomOn October 25, 2022, I hosted a live conversation with Stanford University Professor Nick Bloom.
Nick has been mapping the evolution of remote work for two decades. An Economics Professor at Stanford University, his research paints a detailed and methodical picture of where and how people are working, how productive they are, and how their preferences change over time.
Learn more about Nick's research here. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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2022-11-0936 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegThe Race Between Complexity and ControlA networked world is a less predictable world. There are ways to make it more predictable. But you're not going to like them. Published on November 1, 2022. Written and read by Dror Poleg.
Read the original post here.
2022-11-0107 min
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayThe Future of Cities & Maximizing Human Capital — with Dror PolegDror Poleg, an economic historian and author of “Rethinking Real Estate: A Roadmap to Technology’s Impact on the World’s Largest Asset Class”, joins Scott to discuss wealth inequality, the digital dollar, TikTok, and the future of cities. Follow Dror on Twitter, @drorpoleg. Scott opens with his thoughts on his move to London, office space, and Meta’s misadventures. Algebra of Happiness: there’s no such thing as quality time, there’s just time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-2255 min
Ethereum AudibleUnpacking the web3 sausage, by Dror Poleg & How I define web3"To most users, the freedom to pack up and move your digital assets and identity does not matter. But it might matter one day, and when it does, it will matter a lot."
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2022-03-2231 min
The Altogether Show with Eric SatzDror Poleg on Web3: The Substance Beneath the Noise"I'm in constant search of problems that are big enough and interesting enough that I can dive in and never reach a bottom." – Dror Poleg This week's guest is an economic historian and author, but his multi-hyphenate career includes titles such as real estate private equity exec, startup founder, front-end developer, parliamentary advisor, and soldier. It's a wide-ranging, international career with a resilient, independent, and entrepreneurial thread tying it all together. In this episode, Dror Poleg talks about the failure of his startup and how he used it as an opportunity to reassess his priorities and values. He went back to...
2022-03-0951 min
Leading from afarA Crypto Future of Work w/ Dror PolegHere's the recap...In this episode, I spoke with Dror Poleg. A futurist about work, offices, crypto, and more. We broke down a couple of points from a recent post of his about a Crypto Future of Work. First off, how companies and the idea of a team may get replaced by DAOs. Meaning team members get compensated based on contribution. Second, how the concept of a unified team with solving a joint mission may change. Perhaps with a core team where contributors swap in & out regularly to solve specific tasks or challenges. We're already starting to see the...
2022-01-3158 min
On CampusEp. 10 | Dror Poleg - Future of Real EstateÎncheiem anul cu un invitat de calibru foarte greu.Ladies & gents, we bring you Dror Poleg! Dror Poleg este co-fondatorul Real Innovation Academy și co-președinte al consiliului de Tech & Innovation la Urban Land Institute din New York. Perspectivele sale despre futurism, , urbanistică și inovație ajung des în The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, The Times of London și nu numai.Dror informează, consiliază și învață în mod regulat directori seniori de la companii de miliarde de dolari precum UBS, HSBC, Hines, AvalonBay Communities, British Land, Liberty Mutual, Dubai Holding, Cushman & Wakefi...
2022-01-0723 min
Value Hive PodcastDror Poleg: China, Ponzi Schemes, and The "Me" CorporationThis week we have Dror Poleg. He is the founder of Hype-Free Crypto. In this conversation we explore the impact of technology on where and how people live, work, and socialize such as Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), Ponzi Schemes, his Chinese Real Estate investing career, how was his life in China and the possible positive and negative implications of the ME economy.[0:00] Who is Dror Poleg?
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2021-12-171h 28
Portfolio Career Podcast with David NebinskiWeb3 and Hype-Free Crypto with Dror PolegIn 2021, there has an explosion of interest, activity, and investment in the Web3 sector. Dror Poleg is an author and also teaches a new cohort-based course called Hype-Free Crypto. In this episode, you will learn how to think about Web3, how to potentially get started, and why there is a lot of interest in the space. On a high-level, Dror shares why he is super bullish on the power and possibility of the internet to build relationships, become more anti-fragile, and spark professional opportunities. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!As always, this...
2021-12-0935 min
Portfolio Career PodcastWeb3 and Hype-Free Crypto with Dror PolegIn 2021, there has an explosion of interest, activity, and investment in the Web3 sector. Dror Poleg is an author and also teaches a new cohort-based course called Hype-Free Crypto. In this episode, you will learn how to think about Web3, how to potentially get started, and why there is a lot of interest in the space. On a high-level, Dror shares why he is super bullish on the power and possibility of the internet to build relationships, become more anti-fragile, and spark professional opportunities. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!As always, this...
2021-12-0935 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegIn Praise of PonzisA new economic model is emerging. Here's why it makes sense. Originally published on December 3, 2021, here. Written and read by Dror Poleg.
2021-12-0308 min
Charter Cities PodcastThe Impact of Technology and Remote Access on Cities and Suburbs with Dror PolegToday’s guest is Dror Poleg, an economic historian who explores how physical and digital systems affect human behavior, well-being, and dignity. Dror joins us on the show to talk about how technology is undermining the basic foundations of real estate’s value and how this is scrambling a lot of what we know about buildings as well as cities. Dror’s thesis is that because of the way technology has enabled remote work and access, people no longer make their choices about where to live for reasons of work and access. Therefore, if you want to attract people to a b...
2021-08-231h 05
Ollie on WorkDror Poleg - Future of work, cities, and human communitiesIn today's episode, we're looking into the future to explore how technology will create new opportunities to monetise our expertise and what effects that will have on our understanding of jobs and careers.My guest is Dror Poleg, a writer and all-around purveyor of interesting ideas. I discovered Dror's blog at the beginning of the year, and since then, he's helped join the dots for me between a wide variety of subjects, all of which relate to the future of work, cities, and human communities.In the show, we discuss how cities will...
2021-06-1655 minThe Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayFuture of Cities, Work, and Office Space — with Dror PolegDror Poleg, the author of Rethinking Real Estate, joins Scott to discuss how NFTs could change the way we compensate employees and why you should think of offices and cities as consumer products. Dror also shares how crypto assets will come into the real estate space and why he’s particularly bullish on Ethereum. Follow Dror on Twitter, @drorpoleg, and check out his newsletter here. (12:36)Scott opens with his thoughts on ghost kitchens, autonomous food delivery cars, and the future of low-wage jobs. He also breaks down Alibaba’s $2.8 billion fine for antitrust violations. Algebra of Ha...
2021-04-1556 min
TRXL041: ‘Stay Curious’, with Dror PolegSpecial guest Dror Poleg joins the podcast to talk about technology and real estate including WeWork's holistic product approach, feedback loops, social layers on top of physical environments, the Power law curve, the decoupling of location and productivity, and much more.LinksDror's websiteDror's newsletter (highly recommended)Dror's TwitterDror's online courses: Real Innovation AcademyThe Office Prisoner's Dilemma by Dror PolegWe're Never Going Back by Packy McCormickPower law curve (Wikipedia)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT offers Complete IT S...
2021-04-1353 min
The AFIRE PodcastA More Flexible Future (with Dror Poleg)(Featuring Dror Poleg, Author, Rethinking Real Estate, Co-Chair, Urban Land Institute, Tech and Innovation Council, Co-Founder, Real Innovation Academy)
All of the middle class amenities much of the world takes for granted today are still relatively new—and were even considered radical when they first appeared on the real estate spectrum.
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. . . so as the world emerges from the pandemic into the new normal, what are the key lessons of novelty and economic evolution the real estate ecosystem should understand today in order to better plan for tomorrow?
In the second half of AFIRE's conversation wi...
2021-03-0126 min
The AFIRE PodcastWhat Happens Next? (with Dror Poleg)(Featuring Dror Poleg, Author, Rethinking Real Estate, Co-Chair, Urban Land Institute, Tech and Innovation Council, Co-Founder, Real Innovation Academy)
Over the last several years, there has been significant change in the real estate industry—and the pandemic has served to kick that evolution into high gear. So what happens next?
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While some sectors—such as industrial and housing—have shown increased promise through and beyond this current advanced moment in the pandemic, some of the real changes in "core" assets might not become clear for several years.
In this newest episode of the AFIRE Podcas...
2021-02-2317 min
"Age of Miracles"weSPAC: Understanding WeWork with Dror PolegDror Poleg, the author of Rethinking Real Estate, a good friend, and one of the longest-standing WeWork rationalists I know joins the not boring podcast on the heels of the WSJ report that WeWork may go public via SPAC. We discuss:
- WeWork's history, from 2010 founding to failed IPO
- Adam Neumann and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son
- WeWork's business model, competitive advantage, and challenges
- Why WeWork is healthier coming out of COVID than it was coming into it
- Whether WeWork will be more valuable than Airbnb within two yea...
2021-01-2938 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegHousing makes you racist. Tech can help.America's residential system incentivizes people to act like bigots. Technology offers hope — and a few more reasons to worry.
The text version of this article is available here: https://rethinking.re/blog/housing-makes-you-racist-tech-can-help/
2020-07-3110 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegDisrupted Cities & The Urbanizer's DilemmaCities are trying to out-internet the internet. Most of them will fail.
The text version of this article is available here: https://rethinking.re/blog/disrupted-cities/
2020-07-2411 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegThe Office Won't BudgeDemand for workspaces might go up. But it's still bad news for most landlords. Here's why. The text version of this piece, including some graphics and charts is available here: https://www.rethinking.re/blog/the-office-wont-budge/
2020-07-1700 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegGreg Lindsay on The Future of Cities, Millennial Suburbs, and Multigenerational HomesThis week, Dror interviews Greg Lindsay, the director of applied research at NewCities and director of strategy at its mobility offshoot CoMotion.
On July 14-16, Greg and NewCities are hosting New Housing Solutions LIVE, a free, virtual housing conference. The conference will include special sessions on technology and design, Millennials' “missing middle” housing, the future of the suburbs, & more. Sign up here: https://events.bizzabo.com/new-housing-solutions-live
2020-07-1235 minRethinking with Dror PolegLiving on the TailThe distribution of people in offices, homes, and cities will be governed by the rules of of the online world. The consequences are disturbing. The text version of this article is available on: https://rethinking.re/blog/living-on-the-tail/ If you enjoyed it, please subscribe and share it with your friends: https://rethinking.re/subscribe/ __ Rethinking is a newsletter and podcast about the future of cities and the intersection of the digital and physical worlds. It is written and produced by Dror Poleg.
2020-07-1000 minRethinking with Dror PolegLiquid Living, Immovable Cities, and Institutional AppetitesHow will knowledge workers reshape cities? Which cities will thrive as a result? And who will finance all these changes? The text of this article is available here: https://www.rethinking.re/blog/liquid-living-immovable-cities-and-institutional-appetites/ And the Future-Proof Office Course is here: https://www.realinnovationacademy.com
2020-07-0300 minRethinking with Dror PolegNever-Ending BuildingsThree media empires offer important lessons about the future of offices, homes, and cities. The text version of this article is available here: rethinking.re/blog/never-ending-buildings/
2020-06-2700 min
Rethinking with Dror PolegApple, Landlords, and the Revolt Against MonopoliesWhy should anyone pay rent? We already know technology makes people less dependent on location. But technology is also doing something else: It makes it easier for tenants to band together and force landlords to change — or to go bankrupt. Covid-19 is forcing tenants to reconsider things they've always taken for granted. Two economic theories and a few stories from the online world offer a hint of where we're headed. Let's explore. This article was published on June 19, 2020. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Subscribe to receive weekly articles exploring the intersection of technology and buil...
2020-06-1900 min
GCUC Podcast - Coworking, Hospitality & The Future of WorkWhere’s coworking headed post-pandemic? Our interview with Dror Poleg of Rethinking Real EstateDror Poleg is the author of Rethinking Real Estate and the Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute's Technology and Innovation Council in New York. His insights on the future of cities and buildings have been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and Business Insider.
He's got some great insights into the big picture of coworking and the real estate industry in the coming years, and—good news!—he's not at all worried about the implications of the pandemic on the long term.
For more about Dror and his new book:
https://www.rethinking.re/
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2020-05-0734 min
The Team Around the Table: A CRE PodcastRethinking Real Estate with Dror PolegDror Poleg is the author of Rethinking Real Estate and the Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Technology and Innovation Council in New York. His insights on the future of cities and buildings have been featured in publications and events by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Moody’s, PwC, KPMG, and others.
Find out more about Rethinking Real Estate.
2020-04-1629 min
Brave IdeasHow to finance the future of commercial real estate with Dror PolegDror Poleg, world renowned author of Rethinking Real Estate, chats with Bold Founder, Caleb Parker in London during his UK book tour. Dror explains why the old way of leasing space is becoming obsolete and how to finance the next phase of growth for Space-as-a-Service. Follow Dror on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drorpoleg *(More about Dror below) Subscribe Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Podbean Questions answered in this episode In your LinkedIn article you refer to the hotel industry offering a few hints into the future of Wework, with lessons we...
2020-04-1239 min
The Flexible Office Economy w/ Mark Gilbreath, CEO LiquidSpaceThe Flexible Office Economy - Episode 11 - Dror Poleg - Founder, Rethinking Real EstateJoin host Mark Gilbreath for "THE FLEXIBLE OFFICE ECONOMY" a weekly dive into the fast moving waters of flexible office, coworking, mobility, workplace experience and commercial real estate, featuring candid conversations with innovators and leaders from across the Flexible Office Economy.
This weeks guest:
Dror Poleg - Founder, Rethinking Real Estate
What you'll hear on this episode
Have we reached Peak Office?
Technology leaps impacting the real estate industry
The drivers of asset value in an age of abundance
Learnings from WeWork
How the change in the nature of work is driving adaptation in the...
2020-02-2634 min
Propertyshe PodcastDror PolegDror Poleg is the author of Rethinking Real Estate and the Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Technology and Innovation Council in New York. His insights on the future of cities and buildings have been featured in publications and events by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Moody’s, PwC, KPMG, and others.
2020-02-2142 min
Building Success: A Real Estate PodcastEpisode 35 - Rethinking Real Estate (feat. Dror Poleg)On today's episode, we speak with return guest Dror Poleg, author of the new book "Rethinking Real Estate: A Roadmap to Technology's Impact on the World's Largest Asset Class", about his new book and some of the ways the past are shaping changes and advances in retail, office and industrial spaces.
Find his new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Real-Estate-Roadmap-Technologys/dp/3030134458
For more information on Dror, visit his website: https://www.rethinking.re/
For all things Building Success, check out www.buildingsuccess.io
2020-01-2800 min
The Real Market With Chris RisingDror Poleg, Author of Rethinking Real Estate and the Co-Chair of ULI’s Technology and Innovation Council in New YorkIn this episode, Chris chats with Dror Poleg about his book, Rethinking Real Estate, and what's happening in the real estate today.
2020-01-141h 14
Fast ForwardRethinking Real Estate - Greg Lindsay chats with Dror PolegEpisode 53. Greg Lindsay chats with Dror Poleg, author of Rethinking Real Estate, about the intersection of mobility and real estate. As autonomous vehicles, drones, and delivery bots become better integrated into our daily lives, the face of real estate will begin to change. As technology advances, the value of real estate assets will fluctuate in new and interesting ways.
2019-12-0236 min
Building Our FutureDror Poleg | Rethinking Real EstateHow can we navigate technology’s impact on the world’s largest asset class?Dror Poleg is the author of Rethinking Real Estate and the Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Technology and Innovation Council in New York. He is a former real estate and technology executive who now dedicates most of his time to researching the impact of technology on urban life and the way physical assets are designed, used, and valued. Dror advises executives across the real estate universe on emerging business models and consumer behaviors. His clients include multi-billion dollar companies such as...
2019-11-2934 min
Tech Nest: The Proptech PodcastS6E63 Interview with Dror Poleg, Author of Rethinking Real EstateRethinking Real Estate website - rethinking.re Dror Poleg on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/drorpolegDror Poleg on Twitter - twitter.com/drorpoleg
2019-11-1152 minBuilding Success: A Real Estate PodcastEpisode 11 - Physical Assets gone Digital (feat. Dror Poleg)On this episode of Building Success: A Real Estate Podcast, Nick speaks with Dror Poleg, Founder of Rethinking Real Estate, and host of his own podcast Dislocation. Their conversation dives into many new technologies and commercial real estate disrupters that are creating new challenges and opportunities for commercial real estate owners, operators and developers.
To learn more about Dror, visit rethinking.re or listen to his podcast at souncloud.com/dislocationnyc.
For more information on Building Success, check out www.buildingsuccess.io
2018-07-1000 min