Is this tech Billionaire the next Mayor Of Los Angeles? | Adam Miller

*Adam Miller for LA Mayor: Tech Billionaire on Fixing LA's Housing Crisis, Homelessness & Government Inefficiency | No Vacancy Podcast*Taylor Avakian sits down with Adam Miller — founder and former CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand (sold for $5.2 billion) — who is running for Mayor of Los Angeles. In this wide-ranging conversation, Miller breaks down his bold plan to transform the city through operational excellence, accountability, and private sector innovation.From scaling a global education technology company to tackling LA’s most pressing challenges, Miller shares insights on leadership, incentives, efficiency, and what “good” governance actually looks like.*Key Topics:*- LA’s interconnected crises: homelessness, public safety, housing affordability, and economic decline- Why government needs a complete mindset shift on targets and expectations- His 7x7 Plan for immediate, measurable change as Mayor- Fixing permitting, recruitment, transparency, and infrastructure- Building affordable housing at a fraction of current costs- Leadership lessons from scaling a company from an apartment to 3,000 employees across 25 countries*Timestamps:*- 00:00 - Introduction & Government Mindset Problems- 00:21 - Adam Miller Background & Cornerstone OnDemand Story- 02:55 - Education, Overachievement & Early Life- 05:00 - Was Building Wealth Worth It?- 06:19 - Founding Cornerstone: Online Education Vision- 11:52 - AI, Tech Bubbles & Cloud Computing Lessons- 15:24 - Early Days, Pivots & Building the Business- 18:04 - What Really Happens in Boardrooms- 21:03 - LA’s Overlapping Crises & The 7x7 Plan- 24:50 - First Week as Mayor: Immediate Actions- 30:03 - Setting the Bar Higher in Government- 32:28 - Changing Incentives, Accountability & Recognition- 39:53 - Entering the Housing Space & Better Angels- 43:46 - Building Housing at 1/3 the Cost- 46:59 - Pitching Investors on LA & Predictability- 53:28 - Waste, Fraud & Broken Incentives in Government- 55:55 - Adam Miller’s Superpowers & Philosophy- 59:12 - Purpose, Impact & Advice for Success- 1:06:44 - Who Adam Miller Really IsAdam Miller is a tech entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of LA, urban policy, housing solutions, and effective leadership.*No Vacancy Podcast with Taylor Avakian* — Real conversations with leaders in commercial real estate, tech, and city innovation.Sponsor - Loan TitanUpscale your experience withhttps://loantitan.com/Sponsor - AI for CRE CollectiveAI for CRE Community: https://www.skool.com/ai-for-cre-collective/about?ref=3b3ff2c0ccce44ba8039fafd54bf291aSubscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/#realestate #losangeles #business #podcast #entrepreneur #realestateinvesting #commercialrealestate #cre