AI, Real Estate & the Future of Smart Buildings | Future-Proofed Podcast w/ Ian Marlow (Fitech)

How does AI fit into the future of real estate, automation, and smart infrastructure? Ian Marlow, CEO of Fitech, has spent over 20 years bridging the gap between real estate, technology, and finance, working with multi-billion-dollar portfolios. From building early cloud solutions before “the cloud” was mainstream to integrating AI and automation into real estate operations, Ian has seen it all. In this episode, Brent Muller and Ian discuss how technology is reshaping real estate, why AI adoption is accelerating, and how businesses can prepare for the next wave of automation.Key Topics Discussed:How Ian built Fitech into a leading real estate technology firmThe evolution of cloud computing, AI, and automation in property managementWhy real estate has been slow to adopt AI & how that’s changingThe impact of smart building technology & predictive analyticsHow AI is optimizing operational costs & increasing asset valueTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction00:30 - Ian’s Career: From Actuary to Tech Innovator in Real Estate02:12 - How Fitech Evolved & Became a Leader in PropTech05:33 - Why Real Estate Has Been Slow to Adopt AI & Automation08:47 - The Shift from Legacy Systems to AI-Powered Smart Buildings12:20 - How Predictive Analytics is Changing Property Management15:10 - AI’s Role in Security, Energy Efficiency & Building Automation19:02 - Customization vs. Configuration: How Tech Needs to Adapt22:34 - The Next Phase of AI in Real Estate & Business Operations26:07 - How to Connect with Ian Marlow & FitechConnect with Ian Marlow & Fitech:🌐 Website: https://fitechllc.comIf you found this episode insightful, like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more expert discussions on AI, real estate, and business innovation!#AI #RealEstateTech #SmartBuildings #Automation #PropTech #FutureProofedPodcasthttps://valeogrowth.com/