Real Estate Meets AI

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Real Estate Meets AI explores how artificial intelligence is transforming real estate, construction, and the built environment. In each episode, cove’s CEO and Co-Founder, Sandeep Ahuja, is joined by a leading voice in the industry to demystify AI through real-world insights, systems, and data. Hear how developers, architects, and tech pioneers are applying AI today — and what it takes to lead in an AI-driven world.

  1. May 21

    A Conversation with Arpit Gupta (NYU Stern) and James Scott (MIT)

    In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja is joined by two guests who live at the crossroads of research and real estate: Arpit Gupta, Associate Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, and James Robert Scott, Director of the Real Estate Transformation Lab at MIT. Arpit shares how he built AI tools to structure messy zoning codes into usable data at national scale. James explores where AI is creating real value on the ground, including tools that analyze public meeting sentiment to help developers navigate approvals. Together, they rate where the industry stands on AI adoption, why real estate faces unique challenges, and what practical steps leaders can take right now. Whether you're a real estate professional figuring out where to start with AI or a researcher exploring what's possible, this episode connects the dots between academic insight and industry reality.

    34 min

  2. Apr 23

    A Conversation with Will O'Donnell from Prologis

    In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Will O'Donnell, Managing Director and Head of Global Corporate Development and Growth at Prologis, and founder of Prologis Ventures, to explore how the world's largest logistics real estate company is evolving from four walls and a roof into an intelligent infrastructure platform. Will shares what he's learned from 22 years inside Prologis and backing 53 startups through the venture arm, from why clean data became a company-wide mandate to how nearly the entire organization now uses AI on a daily basis. He breaks down what it actually takes to move from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption — and why digitizing a bad process just gives you a digital bad process. They dig into the strategic logic behind Prologis's $25 billion commitment to data centers, including a new partnership with Nvidia to explore micro data centers for distributed AI. The conversation also covers what's changing on the warehouse floor, where automation and computer vision are reshaping operations, and why change management remains the hardest part of any technology rollout. Whether you're navigating AI strategy inside a large organization or investing in what's next for the built environment, this episode offers a grounded, practical perspective from someone with a front-row seat to the transformation.

    30 min

  3. Mar 23

    A Conversation with Alex Wolkomir from McKinsey & Company

    In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Alex Wolkomir, Partner at McKinsey & Company, to talk about what AI adoption looks like from the inside, through the lens of someone advising the largest real estate firms in the world. Alex co-authored McKinsey's landmark report on generative AI in real estate and shares why the numbers have only gotten bigger since. He makes the case for why use cases are actually the wrong way to think about AI adoption, and why redesigning workflows end to end is where the real opportunity lies. They explore the areas gaining the most traction today, from leasing automation to maintenance triage, and what leaders need to get right to actually capture that value. The conversation also gets into the tension between automation and human judgment — and why protecting the moments that matter is just as important as automating the ones that don't. Whether you're leading innovation or just figuring out where to start, this episode is for you. Read McKinsey’s latest article on how agentic AI is reshaping real estate’s operating model at www.mckinsey.com/industries/real-estate/our-insights

    29 min

  4. Feb 26

    A Conversation with Danny Klein from JLL Spark

    In the Season 2 premiere of Real Estate Meets AI, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Danny Klein, Partner at JLL Spark, the venture arm of JLL, to unpack where AI is truly gaining traction across real estate — and where it’s still early. Danny shares what he’s seeing after evaluating hundreds of AI startups, from tools accelerating leasing conversations to enterprise platforms layering real estate context onto large language models. They explore how firms are moving beyond experimentation and what it takes to translate AI from insight into action. The conversation also looks ahead to emerging opportunities in robotics and physical AI, and why getting your data house in order may be the most important move leaders can make right now. Whether you're investing in innovation or navigating change inside a large organization, this episode offers a grounded perspective on what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s next.

    25 min

  5. Jan 12

    Season One Recap

    To close out Season 1 of Real Estate Meets AI, we’re bringing together the key takeaways and advice from every episode into one focused recap. This episode highlights the biggest ideas, practical insights, and recurring themes shared by our Season 1 guests on how AI is shaping the real estate industry today — from mindset shifts and adoption challenges to real-world use cases and what comes next. If you’re looking for a quick way to revisit the most impactful moments from Season 1, this recap captures the conversations that defined the season.

    7 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    A Conversation with Bill Douglas from OpticWise

    In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise, to unpack why diligence and data are becoming essential in today’s property transactions. Bill shares how having the right information upfront can reduce risk, strengthen investment decisions, and reveal the true value of an asset. They discuss the rise of data lakes in due-diligence workflows, the role of continuous monitoring, and how sensor-driven insights can improve operations and even lead to better insurance outcomes. Bill also offers practical guidance for owners and operators looking to modernize their approach to property management. Whether you're evaluating acquisitions or managing an active portfolio, this conversation delivers clear insights on how data intelligence is reshaping the real estate landscape. Check out Bill's book, Peak Property Performance - AI & Digital Strategies for CRE, here.

    24 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    A Conversation with KP Reddy from Shadow Ventures

    In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with KP Reddy, Founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures, to explore how AI and technology are reshaping the AEC industry. KP shares why the future of the industry depends not just on transforming existing processes but on rethinking business models to fully integrate technology. They discuss the current state of AI adoption across architecture, engineering, and construction, the role owners play in driving meaningful change, and why operational costs need to be part of early project conversations. KP also offers practical guidance for leaders looking to embrace AI, build innovative teams, and prepare their firms for what’s next. Whether you're leading strategy or navigating digital change, this conversation delivers sharp insights from one of the industry's most influential voices in tech and innovation.

    26 min

  8. 10/30/2025

    A Conversation with Jit Kee Chin from Suffolk Construction

    In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja sits down with Jit Kee Chin, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President at Suffolk Construction, to explore how AI is transforming the construction industry. Jit Kee shares how Suffolk is leveraging machine vision and predictive analytics to enhance safety and performance while navigating the challenges of innovation at scale. They also discuss leading change in a large organization, fostering a culture of experimentation, and the future of data standardization in construction. Whether you’re advancing digital strategy or rethinking project delivery, this conversation offers candid insights and forward-looking perspectives from one of the industry’s top technology leaders.

    25 min
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Real Estate Meets AI explores how artificial intelligence is transforming real estate, construction, and the built environment. In each episode, cove’s CEO and Co-Founder, Sandeep Ahuja, is joined by a leading voice in the industry to demystify AI through real-world insights, systems, and data. Hear how developers, architects, and tech pioneers are applying AI today — and what it takes to lead in an AI-driven world.

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  • Creator
    cove
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 cove
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    Real Estate Meets AI

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