Special Feature - Live from Retcon 2025: AI & Automation in Multifamily | Sina Shekou, Aptly

In this special feature of Unscripted, recorded live at RETCON 2025 in Las Vegas, we sit down with Sina Shekou, CEO and founder of Aptly — a key partner in LeaseLock’s Comprehensive Risk Protection Alliance.

We unpack how AI and automation are transforming multifamily operations — and what leaders can do now to stay ahead. From measurable opex savings to rethinking collections with empathetic voice agents, this short conversation is full of actionable insight and future-state perspective.

🎧 Don’t miss:

• Why “automation-first” unlocks better AI
• A new AI voice announcement from Aptly
• What empathetic AI means for resident relationships
• Real-world challenges with centralization and how operators are responding

About LeaseLock
LeaseLock powers a modern lease experience by removing deposits and delivering zero-deposit protection for apartment communities. Our AI-driven lease insurance platform replaces security deposits with lease coverage that eliminates bad debt, simplifies move-ins, and guarantees property performance. Learn more at https://leaselock.com

Created and Presented by LeaseLock, Inc.

Host: Andrew Bowen, LeaseLock

Executive Producer: Jonas Dominique, LeaseLock

Graphics and Artwork by Tricia Principe

Producer / Editor: ⁠Jaime Livas