Real Estate is a Rich Man’s Game - Blockchain is About to Unlock It

In this episode, we sit down with Matthew A. Schneider—Founder and CEO of Building, Inc. and a leading voice in PropTech—to discuss the radical modernization of the "built environment." Matthew shares his journey from day trading and fiction writing to identifying the massive data fragmentation that makes real estate a "rich man's game."Matthew explains how Building, Inc. is creating a "Carfax for buildings," replacing archaic paper boxes with a secure data platform anchored by blockchain. From the shifting geopolitical power of the BRICS nations to the urgent need for Gen-Z to embrace "boring" but essential careers like civil engineering, we explore how verifying the truth about our properties can move civilization forward.We dive deep into the reality of tokenization, why "Building Certified" assets will drive the next wave of institutional capital, and how to stay competitive in an era where infrastructure and energy are the ultimate currencies. Matthew’s insights prove that the most successful founders are those who ground disruptive tech in the hard reality of bricks, mortar, and verifiable data.What to Expect:The "Carfax for Buildings": How Matthew is using blockchain as a digital notary to create a "golden copy" of property data that banks, insurers, and developers can finally trust.Tokenization vs. Hype: Why tokenization isn't just about crypto—it's about the ultimate verification of real-world assets (RWAs) like deeds, contracts, and private equity.Global Wealth Transfer: A look at why Saudi Arabia and Dubai are leading the race in digital deeds, and what the weakening of American hegemony means for the next 20 years.The Infrastructure Gap: Why the AI race isn't limited by software, but by energy—and how China is quietly outpacing the U.S. in producing the engineers and power needed to win.Building as a Verb: A call to action for Gen-Z to pivot from "sensationalist" careers toward the architects and engineers who will build the next century of infrastructure.The Members Room is a space for founders, creators, and business owners to share their journey—hosted by Alex Thiakos.Guest – Matthew A. SchneiderINSTAGRAM: /@realmattschneiderX (TWITTER): /@mattschneid3rYOUTUBE: @building-incWEBSITE: building.incHost – Alex ThiakosINSTAGRAM: /@alexthiakosMembers RoomINSTAGRAM: /@membersroomTIKTOK: /@membersroom