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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 38 MIN

Chapter 11: From Venture Capital to Global PropTech Advisory: Stephen MacDonald’s Playbook

from DT Vector · host Graphein

What happens when real estate, technology, venture capital, and data converge at a global scale? Few people see this transformation as clearly as today’s guest.We welcome Stephen MacDonald, Founder & CEO of PropTech Connection, a global PropTech advisory firm bridging the worlds of real estate, construction, technology, and investment. With a background spanning audit, venture capital, real estate strategy, and global PropTech advisory, Stephen brings a uniquely holistic view of how the built world is being reshaped by innovation.Stephen MacDonald:🟦 Unveils the layers of the global PropTech ecosystem — from 19,000+ technologies to venture capital trends and adoption patterns.🟩 Decodes the complexity of AI, BIM, digital twins, construction technology, and real estate data strategies.🟧 Builds clarity on how developers, investors, and operators can adopt technology with real ROI and long-term value.3 Reasons to Listen1️⃣ Learn how real estate leaders can cut through PropTech noise and focus on what truly delivers value.2️⃣ Understand how VCs evaluate PropTech startups and what technologies attract capital today.3️⃣ Discover how AI, BIM, digital twins, and data will reshape construction and asset management over the next decade.If this conversation inspired you, don’t forget to subscribe, share the episode, and follow DT Vector for more insights into the future of real estate, technology, and investment.

What happens when real estate, technology, venture capital, and data converge at a global scale? Few people see this transformation as clearly as today’s guest.We welcome Stephen MacDonald, Founder & CEO of PropTech Connection, a global PropTech advisory firm bridging the worlds of real estate, construction, technology, and investment. With a background spanning audit, venture capital, real estate strategy, and global PropTech advisory, Stephen brings a uniquely holistic view of how the built world is being reshaped by innovation.Stephen MacDonald:🟦 Unveils the layers of the global PropTech ecosystem — from 19,000+ technologies to venture capital trends and adoption patterns.🟩 Decodes the complexity of AI, BIM, digital twins, construction technology, and real estate data strategies.🟧 Builds clarity on how developers, investors, and operators can adopt technology with real ROI and long-term value.3 Reasons to Listen1️⃣ Learn how real estate leaders can cut through PropTech noise and focus on what truly delivers value.2️⃣ Understand how VCs evaluate PropTech startups and what technologies attract capital today.3️⃣ Discover how AI, BIM, digital twins, and data will reshape construction and asset management over the next decade.If this conversation inspired you, don’t forget to subscribe, share the episode, and follow DT Vector for more insights into the future of real estate, technology, and investment.

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