Apr 21, 2021
Summary: In this episode the Propcast talks to
Mete Varas from ME PropTech and Helen Chen from Nomad home about
exploring new territories and PropTech launching in the EMEA.
The
Propcast by Louisa Dickins, Co-Founder of LMRE the leading Global
PropTech recruiter, is brought to you in partnership with CREtech
and ReimTech. This show will focus on connecting the Proptechs,
real estate funds and VC’s globally…and get everyone talking about
innovation of the build to rent environment.
About Our Host
Louisa Dickins
Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known
estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved
over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a
Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by
PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5
core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive
recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa
is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association
(UKPA).
About LMRE
LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more
comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to
the place at the time. They are passionate about the industry and
passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client
to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency
and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify
recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people
driven, PropTech community.
About Guests
Helen Chen
Helen Chen is the CEO and Co-founder of Nomad Homes. Nomad is a
managed marketplace for users to search, transact, and finance
residential real estate under one roof across Europe and the Middle
East. Prior to founding Nomad, Helen was an investor and worked at
Goldman Sachs, China Investment Corporation (CIC), and Blackstone
Private Equity. While pursuing her MBA at Stanford, the heart of
Silicon Valley, Helen developed a passion for PropTech. Against all
odds, Helen left her MBA to start Nomad. A strong believer in
supporting women both in tech and in the boardroom, Helen is a
champion for hiring female talent at Nomad and encouraging a
balanced workforce. Helen graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in
Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
and is an alumnus of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She
was selected to Forbes 30 Under 30, Finance.
Mete Varas
Mete Varas is the founder of Middle East PropTech initiative, ME
PropTech, which is based in Dubai. He has also founded EurAsia
PropTech initiative which is based in Istanbul, the mission is to
create the ecosystem, foster innovation, and share knowledge among
all stakeholders in the region. Mete is one of the thought leaders
and influencers and predominantly his focus is on the EMEA. Now he
is a prominent entrepreneur in technology businesses, involved in
numerous ventures as a founder, advisor and MED. He is a speaker at
various conferences and holds a Bachelor degree in Industrial
Relations and Economics from Gazi University and an MBA from
Southern New Hampshire University.
Resources Referenced
LMRE website www.lmre.co.uk
UKPA website www.ukpa.com
Nomad Homes www.nomadhomes.co
ME
PropTech Initiative www.meproptech.com
Insights From This Episode
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If you're going to build a company, you should pick a market and a
region that is large and where the customers are really asking for
a better solution to what they're in today – Helen
Chen
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(Dubai) is visionary, someday we'll call it a futuristic city. And
there are lots of programs, it's really investment friendly
– Mete Varas
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The city and the country is incredibly progressive and that I have
been welcomed by open arms into the ecosystem, both on the real
estate side as well as the tech side – Helen Chen on
Dubai
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We always say that FinTech and PropTech are twins –
Mete Varas
- I
think there will be a convergence of PropTech and FinTech, because
buying and renting is ultimately a financial decision. I believe
we'll see eventually these two sectors will converge into one
– Helen Chen
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