May 3, 2021. Fifth Wall Co-Founder & Managing Partner Brendan Wallace sits down with Partner Jeremy Fox to discuss how Jeremy's 20+ years on Wall Street will inform his new role at Fifth Wall.

May 3, 2021. Fifth Wall Co-Founder & Managing Partner Brendan Wallace sits down with Fifth Wall Partner Jeremy Fox to discuss how Jeremy's experience working in traditional capital markets will inform how he approaches working with Fifth Wall's corporate strategic partners on their technology strategies.

May 3, 2021. Fifth Wall Co-Founder & Managing Partner Brendan Wallace sits down with new Fifth Wall Partner Jeremy Fox to discuss his 20+ years on Wall Street and why he made the transition to venture capital.

April 22, 2021. Lennar's Eric Feder on Partnership with SmartRent

April 22, 2021. Invitation Homes CEO on Partnership with SmartRent

April 22, 2021. SmartRent Transaction Announcement

April 22, 2021. Getting to Know SmartRent

April 22, 2021. How Going Public Helps SmartRent Grow

April 22, 2021. SmartRent's Value Proposition from a Customer's Perspective

April 22, 2021. SmartRent vs. the Competition

April 22, 2021. The Underwriting of the SmartRent Business

April 22, 2021. The Genesis of the Fifth Wall / SmartRent Relationship

April 22, 2021. What Value Has Fifth Wall Helped Generate for SmartRent?

April 22, 2021. Meet the SmartRent Team in this video.For additional important information, click here: https://investors.smartrent.com/legal-disclosures-relating-to-the-proposed-transaction/default.aspx

April 8, 2021. In episode 55 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan is joined by David Sleath, the CEO of SEGRO, a property investment and development company focusing on edge of town flexible business space in the UK and Continental Europe. The two discuss how a rise in e-commerce, logistics, and food delivery stemming from stay-at-home measures has led to explosive growth in the industrial real estate sector. They also make predictions for how an increasing desire for omnichannel brands and on-demand service solutions will impact the sector.

April 1, 2021. Fifth Wall's Co-Founder & Managing Partner Brendan Wallace and Partner Greg Smithies discuss Brookfield Asset Management's recent claims that its $600B portfolio was net-zero. Brendan and Greg break down the underlying lessons for real estate CEOS, including why what was said was inaccurate and how the public and capital markets are more acutely sensitized to greenwashing claims.

March 26, 2021. In a special episode of Fly on the Wall, Brendan is joined by Sylvain Fortier, the Chief Investment & Innovation Officer of Ivanhoé Cambridge, to discuss the company's US$85 million investment across four Fifth Wall funds. Sylvain shares thoughts on why large real estate capital allocators need to have a technology investment strategy for proptech that is multi-dimensional and global. He also discusses Ivanhoé Cambridge's sustainability-forward approach toward investing and managing a real estate business.

In episode 53 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan sits down with Michael Beckerman, the CEO of CREtech & CREtech Climate. Brendan and Michael share their experience in proptech over the course of the last several years and Michael explains why real estate owners whose technology strategy does not include climate tech will fall behind the curve. CREtech Climate aims to inspire investment in climate tech, with an ultimate goal of decarbonizing the industry. Subscribe for free to stay informed regarding the latest in climate tech and the real estate industry's path to deacarbonization: https://cretechclimate.com/

In episode 13 of Building to Zero, Brendan catches up with Ryan Morris, Executive Chairman & CEO of Turntide Technologies. Turntide's innovation  -  an advanced type of "switched reluctance motor" (SRM)  -  runs with 30% - 60% energy savings over the traditional AC Induction motors that they replace, and result in enormous energy savings for its users. From the elevators in your office building, to the fan in your car, to water and sewage treatment plants, electric motors are everywhere and run some of the most critical parts of our modern society. Ryan shares detail on how companies like Amazon are utilizing the product, and frames the cost savings for building owners.

Mar 3, 2021. In episode 52 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan catches up with Mauricio Umansky, Founder and CEO of luxury residential brokerage firm The Agency, to discuss technology's collision with the residential real estate sector. Mauricio shares his experience building a technology-driven firm and explains how brokers can leverage technology to empower home buyers and sellers.

Feb 25, 2021. Fifth Wall Co-Founder & Managing Partner Brendan Wallace explains why the collision of the climate crisis and the global real estate business will be one of the most disruptive events in the real estate sector in our lifetime, and by extension, the economy as a whole. Brendan shares insight into how the global push towards decarbonization across the economy will affect the real estate industry, while creating a huge demand for climate tech in the process.

Feb 23, 2021. In episode 51 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan catches up with Joe Lonsdale, a General Partner at venture capital firm 8VC. Brendan and Joe discuss building venture capital firms from the ground floor and reimagining the traditional model of venture investing in the process. In addition, Joe shares thoughts on how landlords can better leverage the data from their buildings and also delves into his vision for the Beta City Project in Austin, TX, complete with transportation tunnels, smart buildings, and more.

Feb 19, 2021. In a very special edition of Building to Zero, Brendan speaks with U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), who dials-in from his office at the Capitol Building to discuss climate change policy and the real estate industry. The Senator shares thoughts on carbon taxes for buildings and what he describes as the real estate industry's equivalent of "Cash for Clunkers." He also shares what he believes real estate CEOs would be stunned to find out about their lobbying presence in Washington, and how the industry can use collective action to drive meaningful change. Episode Recap 0:42: The collapse of Cap & Trade and the story behind the Senator's 279 "Time to Wake Up" speeches on the Senate floor 3:50: Why the real estate industry has skirted responsibility for the climate crisis 7:04: Who pays when buildings are taxed due to local carbon neutrality regulations? 7:55: When did climate change become a partisan issue in the U.S.? 12:30: Ideal outcomes from the Biden-Harris administration in terms of climate policy - what is the best case scenario 4 years from now and how do we get there? 15:15: The Senator's advice for real estate CEOs and what they would be stunned to find out about their lobbying presence in Washington 20:05: How the real estate industry can leverage collective action to stand up against the fossil fuel industry 23:14: How big tech companies like Amazon and Google can force their entire supply chain to decarbonize 23:37: Engaging in climate policy at a federal level and predictions for the Biden-Harris administration 25:57: The Senator's suggested path of action for real estate CEOs 28:27: Building retrofits and the massive opportunity for American job creation 31:14: Carbon taxes and real estate industry's equivalent of "Cash for Clunkers"

Feb 17, 2021. In episode 50 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan catches up with Steve Blank, Founder of The Lean Startup Movement. Steve and Brendan discuss the premise of Steve's research, delving into the reasons why large corporations struggle to innovate, and how companies can reimagine their innovation and technology strategies.

In episode 11 of Building to Zero, Brendan sits down with Matt Feb 12, 2021. Scullin, the CEO of MycoWorks, a San Francisco-based startup which produces sustainable products and apparel from fungi. Matt Scullin shares examples of how consumer choice is driving change in the fashion industry, and what the real estate industry can learn from this.

In episode 48 of Fly on the Wall, from Feb 10, 2021, Brendan sits down with Vishaan Chakrabarti, a Dean at UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design and the Founder of architecture firm PAU. Vishaan discusses the impact cars have our cities, shares ideas for what a car-less Manhattan could look like, and explains why equity, sustainability, and human capital will drive the post-pandemic cities of the future.

In episode 10 of Building to Zero, on Feb 4, 2021, Brendan sits down with Marilyn Waite, Program Officer in Environment at William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Marilyn walks through some of the key components of the transition to a climate-friendly or green economy, and shares thoughts on how this evolution could impact commercial real estate bonds, mortgages, insurance, and more.

In an exclusive conversation hosted by CREtech, Brendan and Michael Beckerman (CEO, CREtech) are interviewed by Ash Zandieh (Weekly Proptech. Brendan shares a recap of major real estate technology themes in 2020, and provides an outlook for the climate technology sector. He and Michael also share more detail on the CREtech Climate Partnership. This conversation took place on January 14, 2021.

In episode 47 of Fly on the Wall, from Jan 26, 2021. Brendan sits down with Dan Doctoroff, the Founder & CEO of urban innovation company Sidewalk Labs. Brendan and Dan discuss how technology helps us reimagine our city streets, and make predictions for how localities will monetize those streets in the future. They also discuss how the reconceptualization of physical space can make cities more affordable and how Sidewalk Labs approaches change in cities through technology and innovation.

In episode 9 of Building to Zero, Brendan sits down with Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Ventures. Having focused on clean tech and clean energy solutions for over years, Andrew walks Brendan through why this wave of climate tech is different than 2008 and previous eras of investment. Andrew also shares thoughts around why keeping sustainability at the core of an organization ultimately builds a better business.

In episode 46 of Fly on the Wall, from Jan 12, 2021, Brendan catches up with Alan Yang, CEO & Co-Founder of logistics real estate investment firm GCP. The two discuss the factors which have influenced the growth of the industrial sector, specifically the rise of ecommerce and logistics. Alan also shares thoughts around convergence of retail and technology, such as how advancements in consumer data are impacting supply chain management.

This panel, hosted by Property Week and Mishcon de Reya on November 26, 2020, discusses forward-looking ideas for the sustainable cities of the future, and how real estate owners will need to adapt. Moderator: Liz Hamson, Editor, Property Week Panelists: Brendan Wallace, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Fifth Wall Amanda Levete, CBE André Gibbs, Partner, Argent Carlos Moreno, Sorbonne Professor & Creator of the ‘15 minute city’ concept

In episode 45 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan sits down with Richard Florida, an urbanist and the author of "Rise of the Creative Class," a book which identifies the emergence of a new social class that is reshaping the twenty-first century's economy, geography, and workplace. The two discuss how Richard’s upbringing in New Jersey shaped his career and drove him to make sense of why some cities thrive and others don’t. They also discuss how the pandemic and work-from-home era has caused a demographic reshuffling, and which cities stand to benefit.

In episode 8 of Building to Zero, from Dec 15, 2020, Brendan sits down with Greg Smithies, a Partner at Fifth Wall who co-leads the Climate Technology Investment team. Greg frames his experience as a climate tech investor and outlines real estate's path to decarbonization - and where he believes climate technology can make an impact. To learn more about Greg and why he joined Fifth Wall, read his blog post "Why I Believe Fifth Wall’s Consortium Might Be Key to Solving One of the World’s Biggest Problems" here: http://bit.ly/2WfMOKP

Fifth Wall Co-Founder & Managing Partner Brendan Wallace explains why the business of being a retail landlord is about to look nothing like what it did in the past. Brendan shares thoughts on why landlords will need to start investing massively into emerging brands and retail concepts in order to survive and usher in a new wave of retail real estate.

In episode 44 of Fly on the Wall, from Dec 8, 2020, Brendan catches-up with Equity Residential President & CEO, Mark Parrell. The two discuss address the current challenges facing multifamily real estate, from pandemic-related migration trends to affordable housing. They also touch on the company's forward looking technology strategy, its approach to attracting Gen-Z tenants, and how it has navigated leasing throughout COVID-19.

In episode 7 of Building to Zero, from Dec 3, 2020, Brendan connects with Cristina Gamboa, CEO, World Green Building Council, a non-profit organization which catalyzes the uptake of sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere. Cristina explains how the organization works with businesses and governments to drive the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development and is helping to lead the industry towards a net-zero carbon, healthy, equitable, and resilient future.

In episode 43 of Fly on the Wall, from Dec 1, 2020, Brendan catches up with Joe Kraus (President) and Wayne Ting (CEO) of portfolio company Lime. The three discuss the concept of micro-mobility and its explosion across cities around the world. They also discuss the demographics of Lime’s users, how current real estate trends (e.g. the migration from cities to suburbs) are affecting the business, and how micro-mobility can help cities to reduce greenhouse gases.

In episode 6 of Building to Zero, from Nov 25, 2020, Brendan catches up with Chris Hopper and Sam Adeyemo, Co-Founders of Fifth Wall portfolio company Aurora Solar. Chris and Sam share their path to founding Aurora Solar and their shared passion for solar energy. They also share thoughts around why real estate owners should care about alternative energy, how to determine if solar makes sense for your business or home, and the role regulation will play in shaping the market.

In episode 42 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan catches up with Assaf Wand, CEO & Co-Founder of Fifth Wall portfolio company Hippo. The two discuss Assaf’s journey as an entrepreneur in the Insurance industry and Hippo’s approach to shifting the mindset of the home insurance process from being reactive to proactive. Assaf also discusses Hippo’s partnership with Fifth Wall LP and home construction company, Lennar.

In episode 41 of Fly on the Wall, from Nov 23, 2020, Brendan catches up with Landon Tucker, a former entrepreneur-in-residence at Fifth Wall who is now the Founder & CEO of Honest Networks. Landon frames the issues surrounding the current internet market - from the infrastructure needed to support 5G to the pandemic's impact on internet demand - and where Honest adds value. Landon and Brendan also discuss the concept of a “digital divide” in America and what can be done to bridge the gap.

In a November 2020 webinar hosted by PERE America, Fifth Wall Co-Founder and Managing Partner Brendan Wallace sat down with Victor Coleman, CEO and Chairman of Hudson Pacific Properties CEO Victor Coleman to discuss the financial opportunity behind decarbonization in real estate. As the world's largest asset class, real estate is responsible for 30–40% of all greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), more than any other industry on earth. Decarbonizing the Built World is an engineering and technology problem that will be solved by engineers and technologists who will require investment in science-based innovation to produce technologies that will help the industry meet mounting regulatory requirements to reduce emissions. Brendan and Victor's discussion focuses on the global real estate industry’s culpability in the climate crisis and the multi-billion dollar investment opportunity that awaits for climate tech in the Built World. To learn more about PERE America and its events, please visit: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/pe... To learn more about Hudson Pacific Properties, please visit: https://www.hudsonpacificproperties.com/

In episode 5 of Building to Zero, Brendan sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Sachs a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, advisor to the United Nations, and global leader in sustainable development. Dr. Sachs discusses pathways for the real estate industry to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, shares thoughts on carbon offsets, and looks ahead to the Biden administration and what to expect in terms of climate policy. Dr. Sachs serves as the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he holds the rank of University Professor, the university’s highest academic rank. *This episode was filmed in October 2020, prior to the 2020 US Presidential Election

In episode 40 of Fly on the Wall, from Nov 17, 2020, Brendan catches up with Spencer Rascoff, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Zillow, and now Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of dot.LA, a news and events company based in Los Angeles. The two discuss Los Angeles' emergence as a tech hub and how the convergence of tech, culture, and entertainment make the city fertile ground for entrepreneurship, launching companies, and journalism. Dot.LA is a news and events company with a mission of shining a light on the innovation in the L.A. startup and tech community. Visit its website at https://dot.la/

In episode 4 of Building to Zero, from Nov 12, 2020, Brendan sits down with Brad Inman, a journalist, entrepreneur, and Founder of revered real estate trade Inman. The two discuss Brad's most recent venture, a platform called Climate Check, which seeks to democratize climate change data for consumers in the U.S. and empower property buyers, owners, and brokers by exposing and quantifying the risks related to the climate crisis through its proprietary risk assessment and report. They also discuss the economics of sustainability in real estate, touching on how carbon taxes are asymmetrically impacting some cities versus others and the power of financial incentives in decarbonization. To learn more about Climate Check and view the risk report for your property, visit https://climatecheck.com.

In episode 39 of Fly on the Wall, from November 10, 2020, Brendan catches-up with Jamie Hodari, the Founder & CEO of Fifth Wall portfolio company Industrious. The two discuss the difference between co-working and flex office, how Industrious differs from competitors such as WeWork, and how to drive alignment between office and remote work. Jamie provides ideas around how our offices and work schedule will evolve to accommodate this hybrid online-offline work model.

In episode 3 of Building to Zero, on November 5, 2020, Brendan sits down with Jason F. McLennan, green design pioneer and CEO of regenerative architecture, planning, and design practice McLennan Design, which is focused on deep green sustainability. Jason shares details on one of McLennan Design’s latest projects – the firm has partnered with Amazon and the NHL to design the Climate Pledge Arena, the world’s first net zero carbon certified stadium – and explains how deep green design is not only better for the planet, but also better for a company’s brand and bottom line.

In episode 38 of Fly on the Wall, from Nov 2, 2020, Brendan catches up with Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO of commercial real estate finance and lending firm @Walker & Dunlop. Willy shares data driven insights from across the hospitality, retail, and multifamily asset classes, and explains how the firm’s technology strategy played into its lending of $6.6 billion in Q2 of 2020. They also discuss the current flow of innovation across the U.S., from the migration of knowledge workers to major tech and real estate companies making the decision to relocate their headquarters.

Joel Makower is the Co-Founder & Executive Editor of Greenbiz Group Inc., a media and events company which focuses on advancing the opportunities at the intersection of business, technology, and sustainability. In episode 2 of Building to Zero, fron October 29, 2020, Joel shares thoughts around how some of the world's biggest companies are integrating sustainability into their operations, while aligning with core business values. He also discusses his recent book, The New Grand Strategy, which describes a business plan for the U.S., embedding sustainability as a real strategic national imperative.

In 1989 Bill McKibben, author, educator, environmentalist, and now Co-founder of 350.org, wrote the first book about climate change. Now in the first episode of Building to Zero, on October 29, 2020 he sits down with Fifth Wall Co-Founder Brendan Wallace to share how the climate change conversation has changed with corporations over the last 30 years, and how the consumers can "keep the heat" on the real estate industry to decarbonize its buildings.

In episode 37, on October 27, 2020, Brendan catches up with Harvey Spevak, Executive Chairman & Partner at luxury fitness company Equinox. Harvey shares the company's integrated approach to fitness and wellness, why it believes that the future of fitness is omnichannel, and even touches on the company's acquisition of SoulCycle. He also shares the company's real estate strategy, how it approaches the branding of wellness and fitness in physical spaces, and its expansion to hotels, spas, virtual classes, and more.

Watch Fifth Wall Co-Founder Brendan Wallace's interview with Hugh Lawson, Managing Director, Global Head of ESG & Impact, Goldman Sachs at CREtech's Reimagining Real Estate Sustainability Summit, which took place on October 1, 2020. Hugh shares thoughts around Goldman Sachs' forward looking sustainability investment strategy, and how it approaches climate change through capital allocation.

Heard of Opendoor, Offerpad, or Zillow Offers, but aren't quite sure what they do? In episode 36, on October 23, 2020, Brendan catches up with Mate Pencz, Co-Founder & CEO of Fifth Wall portfolio company Loft. Mate shares Loft's experience of localizing the universally applicable iBuyer model in Brazil, outlining the difference between the US and Brazilian residential real estate markets and explaining why these business have the potential to become some of the largest in their respective markets across the globe.

In episode 35, on October 21, 2020, Brendan catches up with Andy Dunn, Co-Founder of direct-to-consumer (DTC) apparel company Bonobos. Andy shares his journey as an entrepreneur and what it was like to launch a digitally native brand in 2007, which eventually became one of the first DTC brands to open physical stores and usher in a new wave of omnichannel retail. Andy also delves into the future of retail real estate and the new relationship between landlord and tenant, sharing first-hand how omnichannel brands are thinking about evolving lease structures and equity partnerships with property owners.

In episode 34 of Fly on the Wall, from October 15, 2020, Brendan catches up with Tyler Henritze, Head of Acquisitions Americas, Blackstone Real Estate, who provides a look into the company’s thematic investment approach. Tyler explains how Blackstone’s allocation of capital to traditional real estate sectors is informed by evolving trends in technology and shifts in demographics, using the Industrial, Bio-Tech/Life Sciences, and Entertainment sectors as examples.

In episode 33 of Fly on the Wall, from October 13, 2020, Brendan catches up with VTS Co-Founder & CEO Nick Romito. Together they unpack the last 5 years of the burgeoning Proptech sector, from Nick's perspective as an entrepreneur at the helm of a rapidly growing start-up, and from Brendan's perspective as a venture capital investor and Co-Founder of Fifth Wall.