Whether you're an industry professional or a tech enthusiast, this podcast series offers a rare glimpse into the minds of two thought leaders shaping the future of multifamily housing.
Join Kerry W. Kirby and Jimmy Lancaster, the masterminds behind the Multifamily Tech Gurus Podcast Series, as they discuss how PropTech startups are foregoing traditional venture capital funding and turning to a new approach known as seed-strapping. This approach leverages strategic partnerships, customer-driven revenue models, and alternative sources to build and scale new products.
In this episode, Kerry and Jimmy examine what this shift means for the future of PropTech innovation and how blending the elements of bootstrapping with selective early-stage funding can create better products by removing the pressure of time-ticking returns venture capitalists are known for. The duo discusses how outside capital can create problems, rush products to market, and fracture company culture by simply having too many cooks in the kitchen.
Kerry and Jimmy’s Words of Wisdom: "The future of PropTech innovation isn’t just about raising capital, it’s about raising the right capital. By combining bootstrapping with selective early-stage funding, founders can build better products without the relentless pressure of VC-driven timelines. Too much outside capital often comes with strings attached, creating more hurdles than opportunities. In the end, fewer cooks in the kitchen can mean a clearer vision, stronger execution, and a more sustainable business."
Resources: Meet The King of Bootstrappers in Multifamily PropTech
Kerry W. Kirby is a renowned entrepreneur, technology innovator, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of 365 Connect, a global leader in providing the most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily housing communities. Executing on a progressive vision of creating leading-edge products and services, Kerry has won more technology awards than any other company in his home state, as well as the industry he serves.
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Jimmy Lancaster is one of the most well-known engineers on the Silicon Bayou, specializing in custom software development. He specializes in building high-performance teams that deliver results and exceed expectations. He is the Chief Product Officer of 365 Connect, a global leader in providing the most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily housing communities.
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