Ryan Sawchuk is the VP of Product at Crexi, where he leads cross-functional teams to build advanced, data-rich tools aimed at transforming the commercial real estate workflow. With more than 15 years in product leadership, Ryan specializes in crafting AI-enabled, scalable solutions that boost transaction velocity, improve user experience, and integrate seamlessly into CRE operations. Prior to Crexi, Ryan held senior product roles at Indeed, Procore, and LinkedIn, shaping core features and driving growth in high-scale tech environments. He earned his education from Princeton University, which laid the foundation for his data-driven, user-first product philosophy. At Crexi, Ryan’s vision is to bridge the gap between real estate professionals and cutting-edge technology, making complex CRE data more accessible, actionable, and efficient. This is episode was recorded live at Blueprint Vegas 2025.

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Colton Pace is a founder and currently the CEO of Ownwell, a Proptech company dedicated to democratizing access to real estate expertise and reducing the hidden costs of homeownership. Under his leadership, Ownwell helps homeowners and property owners identify and appeal overvalued property taxes, reduce insurance and utility costs, and manage other home‑related expenses through data, automation, and local expert teams. Before founding Ownwell, Colton served as an investor, asset manager, and venture capitalist, helping manage billions of dollars across various asset classes. He was part of funds that made early investments in companies such as Uber, Spotify, Redfin, Snowflake, UiPath, Zuora, and Grab.

(01:05) - VC to PropTech Founder
(03:10) - $797B Property Tax Problem
(04:48) - Ownwell Traction: 700K+ Homes and SMB/CRE
(06:18) - AI Plus 80 Consultants: How Appeals Get Done
(08:50) - Success Rates and Savings: Residential vs Commercial
(11:27) - Portfolio Case Study: 124 SFR Properties in Texas
(13:45) - Valuation Methods and Local Differences
(16:13) - Market Size: $50 to 60B Opportunity
(17:29) - Feature: CREtech - Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest Real Estate Meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs.
(19:02) - Beyond Taxes: Insurance, Loans, Utilities, Concierge
(21:30) - Building Trust with Homeowners and CRE Owners
(24:03) - Advice for PropTech Founders Selling into Real Estate
(26:49) - Collaboration Superpower: Matthew McConaughey

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Dustin Lacey is the CTO at Mark-Taylor, the leading developer, owner, and investment manager of luxury multifamily communities in Arizona and Nevada, with over 135 Class A Multifamily properties. He leads the firm’s tech evolution, powering the centralization of operations. Under his leadership, Mark‑Taylor has implemented innovative smart‑home integrations, centralized leasing and maintenance teams, and deployed unified resident platforms that enhance efficiency and elevate the resident experience. With a diverse background in irrigation, industrial manufacturing, and brand and marketing strategy, Dustin brings his unique experience into high-tech manufacturing from his tenure at TSMC, where he honed his skills in precision, process excellence, and product innovation.

(01:36) - From Brand Strategy to Tech Leadership: Building Digital DNA in Real Estate
(02:12) - Enterprise Proptech Success Story: Scaling a Multifamily Management Platform
(05:16) - Class A Portfolio Strategy: Maximizing Asset Performance Through Tech
(06:50) - Tech Stack Evolution: From AWS Integration to Custom CRM Development
(10:29) - ROI Deep Dive: Making the Business Case for Custom Proptech Solutions
(15:53) - Tech-Enabled Operations: Achieving Sub-2-Hour Response Times at Scale
(20:12) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025: Friends of Tangent receive $300 off the All Access pass. The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on Sep. 16th-18th, 2025.
(21:22) - Go-to-Market Excellence: Standing Out in the Competitive Proptech Landscape
(31:41) - Risk Management Innovation: Tech Solutions for Modern Property Operations
(38:30) - Founder's Playbook: Key Insights for Proptech Startups Targeting Enterprise Clients

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➡️ Visit Mark-Taylor
➡️ Dustin Lacey on LinkedIn

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➡️ Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
➡️ Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
➡️ Zach Aarons on LinkedIn
➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn

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