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Proptech Pulse045 - Centralization and AI For MaintenanceWhat if the secret to better resident engagement and team performance wasn’t just strategy—but smarter data? In this episode, Shelley Robinson sits down with Jindou Lee to explore how the world of specialty payments is reshaping property management. They unpack how data insights and performance metrics are transforming how property owners evaluate their teams, engage residents, and make informed decisions that drive results.As the industry continues to evolve, understanding the “why” behind every interaction—and measuring it effectively—has never been more critical. Whether you’re a property manager, investor, or PropTech enthusiast, this conversation will challenge...
2025-10-1734 min
Ops TalksHow Customer Feedback Built a Multi-Million Dollar PropTech CompanyIn this episode of Ops Talks, Jindou Lee, Co-founder and CEO of HappyCo, shares his journey from graphic design to the PropTech industry. He discusses the challenges and successes of building HappyCo, emphasizing the importance of customer-centric development and the need for difficult conversations in business. Jindou also highlights the significance of crafting the perfect pitch and the realities of navigating the real estate landscape as they look towards the future.Let us know what you think of this week's episode in the comment below! Thank you for watching!Follow Us:Website: https://dub.sh/sUJOJk5Instagram: https://www...
2025-03-1847 min
The Multifamily HangoutHangout Special - Jindou Lee, CEO & Founder at HappyCoJindou Lee is the CEO and co-founder of HappyCo, a PropTech company specializing in real-time property operations and asset management software. Before founding HappyCo in 2011, Jindou led the User Interface team at Midway Games, contributing to titles like Mortal Kombat and Gauntlet. He holds a Bachelor of Visual Communications (Design) from the University of South Australia. Beyond technology, Jindou is an avid real estate investor and enjoys spending time with his family.
2025-03-0518 min
Not Another CEO PodcastThe Evolution of Real Estate Tech - Jindou Lee - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #29How do you build a high-growth company while staying true to your values? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Jindou Lee, the founder and CEO of HappyCo, a company transforming property management through innovative technology. Jindou shares his journey from graphic designer to entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of hiring and firing, scaling a business, and learning the rules of the fundraising game. He also reflects on his personal experiences, from his childhood in Australia to launching a successful SaaS company, and offers candid insights on what it t...
2025-02-041h 01
Tech Talk with 20for20S3 E02: Jindou Lee, Founder and CEO of HappyCoIn this episode, Dom sits down with Jindou Lee, CEO and founder of HappyCo, to discuss how centralized maintenance is reshaping multifamily operations. They explore how innovative technology, like AI and advanced inventory management, can enhance efficiency and cut costs in a challenging labor environment. Key topics include:
HappyCo’s Origin Story: How frustration with traditional inspection methods led to the creation of a leading platform in multifamily maintenance.
Centralization in Maintenance: Why maintenance centralization is a spectrum, with operators ranging from partially centralized to fully integrated models.
Technology’s Role in Maintenance: How AI tool...
2025-01-2846 min
Multifamily Collective PodcastJindou Lee - MultifamilyCollectiveWelcome to another insightful episode of the Multifamily Collective!
In today's episode, we discuss with Jindou Lee, the visionary founder and CEO of HappyCo.
Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of the multifamily industry, especially in the wake of shifting market dynamics influenced by rising interest rates and the impacts of COVID-19.
Jin shares his personal journey, including the joys and challenges of becoming a father again, and how it parallels the adventures of entrepreneurship.
🔍 We'll uncover:
How recent market shifts are influencing investment and operational strategies in the multifamily sector.
Innovative responses to the industry's challenges, fro...
2024-05-081h 04
Multifamily Matters4/27/2024 Multifamily Matters, Ep. 326 "MAINTENANCE CENTRALIZATION: THE SECRET TO HIRE, MAINTAIN AND RETAIN TECHNICIANS"A conversation with two longtime multifamily industry veterans, Steve Boyack, Chief Operating Officer of JVM Realty, and Jindou Lee, the CEO and Founder of HappyCo …discussing how the centralization of maintenance roles can help to hire, maintain and retain great maintenance technicians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-2452 min
The Digible DudesEP151: Next-Gen Real Estate Solutions with Jindou Lee from HappyCoJoin hosts David Staley and Reid Wicoff on episode #150 of Digible Dudes. We sat down with Jindou Lee, the CEO and Co-Founder of HappyCo, a software company that builds mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time property operations
We dive into Jindou's journey from being a graphic designer and video game enthusiast into a tech entrepreneur and real estate investor. Discover how his journey led to the creation of HappyCo, a game-changing company in the real estate tech space.
We explore HappyCo's tech solutions from acquisition operations to asset disposition, you'll learn how technology is revoluti...
2023-09-211h 09
Multifamily UnpackedS1 E12 — Jindou Lee — Design thinking meets multifamily industry needsWe usually stay away from other multifamily vendor partner interviews — because the world already has enough echo chambers. But, we are thrilled to share this interview with Jindou Lee, co-founder and CEO of HappyCo, a multifamily proptech company that develops software and service solutions to enable real-time property operations. HappyCo’s origin story begins when Jindou’s own rental properties met his design thinking and background. The rest is history. About JindouJindou Lee is the CEO and co-founder of HappyCo, a multifamily proptech company that develops software and service solutions to enable real-time propert...
2023-08-0240 min
Ritter on Real EstateWhat Real Estate Investors NEED To Know About AI W/ Jindou LeeIn today's Ritter On Real Estate episode, we chat with Jindou Lee. Jindou is the CEO and Co-founder of HappyCo, a multifamily prop-tech company that develops software and service solutions to enable real-time property operations. Prior to his current role, Jindou also founded and exited two previous tech companies. Jindou spent most of his adult life growing up in Australia and graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Visual Communications (Design). Following graduation, he worked at Midway Games where he led the User Interface team to work on classic titles such as Mortal K...
2023-07-2533 min
PropTalkCentralization 2.0 ft. Jindou LeeWe sat down with Jindou Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of HappyCo, to discuss how centralization plays a role in more ways than one within multifamily. From sharing about his journey into the multifamily tech space to getting creative in pioneering efficiency for onsite employees, Jindou has incredible "ah-ha!" ideas and insights you'll want to hear!Jindou Lee is the CEO and co-founder of HappyCo, a multifamily proptech company that develops software and service solutions to enable real-time property operations. Prior to his current role, Jindou also founded and exited two previous tech companies. Jindou graduated from the University...
2023-07-061h 16
Multifamily Matters5/20/2023 Multifamily Matters, Ep. 277 "Centralized Maintenance in Multifamily"A conversation with two fabulous and long-time multifamily industry veterans, Jindou Lee, the CEO and Founder of HappyCo, and Steve Duceatt, the Vice President of Facilities and Construction with Pegasus Residential, discussing the how Centralized Maintenance is currently being utilized in multifamily and the solutions for operators that it provides. Show Guests: Jindou Lee – CEO and Founder of HappyCo Steve Duceatt – Vice President of Facilities and Construction with Pegasus Residential Host and Producer: Paul Marks, CAS Tape Date May 16, 2023 Air Date: May...
2023-05-1752 min
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2023-03-0756 min
Adelaide Entrepreneur ClubAdelaide Entrepreneur Club Episode 63 - Momentum - Jindou LeeJindou Lee is the CEO & Founder of HappyCo (Happy Inspector). Jindou lives in San Diego but is originally from Adelaide and was currently in Adelaide for this Podcast.HappyCo is the leading real-time operations platform for property management. The Happy Inspector product is used by thousands of companies and has captured more than 100 million items inspected worldwide. Founded in 2011, their mission is to deliver delightful mobile and cloud business software that makes work happier.Article Financial Review Jan 19 2022:Build-to-rent property tech company HappyCo raises $72m.Au...
2022-03-0740 min
Creating Synergy Podcast#68 - Jindou Lee, CEO and founder of HappyCo on Scaling from Start-up to a Global BusinessJindou Lee is the CEO and Co-Founder of HappyCo, a software company that builds mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time property operations. Prior to his current role, Jindou also founded and exited two previous tech companies. Jindou spent most of his adult life growing up in Australia and graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Visual Communications (Design). After that, he worked at Midway Games where he led the User Interface team to work on classic titles such as Mortal Kombat, Gauntlet and Dukes of Hazzard. Besides his love for technology, Jindou is also...
2022-03-031h 37
USQ PodcastsCareer Insights – Harnessing Your IdeasIn this episode: Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, prototyping your career, grants for new business ideas, why it might not be money that you need.
University of Southern Queensland Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker talks all things career and employability and helps you to realise your career goals.
Katie introduces you to industry professionals, experts and USQ alumni to help you become the most employable you can be.
Guests in this episode: Senior Project Coordinator (Entrepreneurship) at USQ Phoebe Tully, USQ alumnus and Happy Too co-founder Jindou Lee, and Entrepreneurship Facilitator Anne-Marie Walton.
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2020-07-0800 min
Building Success: A Real Estate PodcastEpisode 30 - Live From Ascend 2019 - Jindou Lee (HappyCo)This interview was recorded live at MRI Ascend 2019 in Anaheim, California. In this interview, Nick speaks with Jindou Lee, Founder of HappyCo about the state of the residential real estate market, and how companies can react to change in the industry.
To view the video recording, please visit https://youtu.be/kERhLF_wzdE
For more information on HappyCo, please visit https://happyco.com/
2019-11-1200 min
Building Success: A Real Estate PodcastEpisode 30 - Live From Ascend 2019 - Jindou Lee (HappyCo)This interview was recorded live at MRI Ascend 2019 in Anaheim, California. In this interview, Nick speaks with Jindou Lee, Founder of HappyCo about the state of the residential real estate market, and how companies can react to change in the industry. To view the video recording, please visit https://youtu.be/kERhLF_wzdEFor more information on HappyCo, please visit https://happyco.com/
2019-11-1209 min
Tech Nest: The Proptech PodcastS5E53 Interview with Jindou Lee, Founder of HappyCoLearn more about HappyCo, and connect with Jindou!Company WebsiteCompany TwitterJindou's TwitterJindou's LinkedInJindou's Email
2019-07-1550 min
The Property Management ShowHow to Hire and Retain the Best Talent for Your Property Management Company with Jindou LeeOur guest today is Jindou Lee, CEO of Happyco.com, a company that provides Mobile Inspection tools for the Property Management industry. Alex, who hosts the podcast, is the CEO of Fourandhalf, a digital marketing agency that works exclusively with the Property Management industry. Happy Co and Fourandhalf are very different businesses, however the success of […]
The post How to Hire and Retain the Best Talent for Your Property Management Company with Jindou Lee appeared first on Fourandhalf Marketing Agency for Property Managers.
2016-01-3027 min
The Contextual Product ManagerHow building games helped drive B2B App engagement - Jindou Lee, Happy InspectorIn this episode of Mobile Engagement Podcast: Jindou Lee, CEO of B2B App company Happy Inspector. Their App handles inspections and compliance in Real Estate, Hospitality and Government. Jindou talks about acquisition fanout in B2B and also getting the user an "instant gratification" experience early - so their "ah-ha" moment encourages continued use.
Jindou's experience in gaming and user centered design has informed this approach and the company's success in a sector that is a long way from games!
The transcript for the podcast is in the StreetHawk post: "How our App naturally acquired users" at http://streethawk...
2015-01-2827 min