Ep 1 | When Will AI Actually Replace Employees? w/ Reza Kesh, CEO of Vendoroo

AI is no longer just hype—it’s a seismic shift. But let’s get real: When will AI actually replace employees? And what does this mean for property management?

In this premiere episode of Property Management Frame Breakers, host Pablo Gonzalez sits down with Reza Kesh, Harvard PhD, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Vendoroo. Together, they unpack how AI can solve the industry’s toughest challenges and why it’s less about replacing jobs—and more about replacing problems.

Reza shares his journey from growing up watching his father struggle with maintenance to building a $100M business and leading Vendoroo’s mission to reshape property management. Along the way, they explore:

- Why agentic AI is the future: It’s not just about tools—it’s about AI that owns outcomes.
- How AI will empower A-players and replace B-players: Adapt or fall behind.
- The human side of AI: Building AI that feels like a partner, not a robot.
- The future of the industry: Why property managers must evolve to thrive in a world reshaped by Wall Street, generational wealth transfer, and rising expectations.

Reza puts it best: “AI isn’t about replacing jobs—it’s about replacing problems.”

Whether you’re an industry veteran or an ambitious newcomer, this episode will challenge how you see the future of property management—and your role in it.

🔗 Listen now to discover why Vendoroo is leading the AI revolution—and how the best employees of the future may not even be human.


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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to Frame Breakers Podcast
00:02:18 The Journey to Vendoroo
00:03:48 Diving into AI
00:04:39 Generative vs. Agentic AI
00:06:02 Challenges in AI Development
00:10:11 Human-Centric AI
00:12:19 AI in Property Management
00:19:12 Building Effective AI Solutions
00:30:37 Conclusion and Future Outlook
00:30:38 The Greatest Assemblage of Talent
00:36:46 From Ego-Driven to Mission-Driven
00:39:29 The Pain of Growth and Self-Awareness
00:40:48 Building Meaningful Relationships
00:44:27 The Philosophy of Immersion
00:47:04 Opportunism and Vision in Property Management
00:52:53 The Future of Property Management