Code and Concrete

Tyler Vinson is the CEO of REtokens USA Inc. and REtokens Capital LLC, a FINRA Member Broker Dealer and Alternative Trading System bridging traditional real estate with blockchain-powered securities. A real estate investor since 2002 and principal in over $100M in transactions, Tyler holds a designated broker license and Series 7, 24, and 63 securities licenses. He is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author. Tyler is building the infrastructure to expand access to institutional-quality real estate investment through regulated, tokenized securities.Connect with Tyler:https://www.linkedin.com/in/realestateinvestment/https://www.linkedin.com/company/retokens/https://www.youtube.com/@REtokenshttps://retokens.com/https://retokenscapital.com/Learn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Rowland Hobbs is the co-founder and CEO of Stake, a renter-focused fintech/proptech company that describes itself as “the network for renters.” Stake’s platform is built around helping renters earn cash back on leases and rent, build credit, and access renter-focused banking and savings tools. On its site, Stake says its network includes 550,000 homes, $50 million in cash back earned, and 10,000+ brands. The company frames its mission around accelerating renter wealth.Connect with Rowland:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowlandhobbs/https://www.stakerent.com/Learn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Karina Karn is a UK-based marketing strategist with over 14 years of experience working across the UK and U.S., specializing in B2B SaaS and complex products. She helps companies turn interest into real adoption by improving how users understand, trust, and navigate products from first interaction through long-term use. With experience working alongside real estate firms and developers, she brings a practical view into how decisions are actually made in the industry. Karina is also the author of two books on consumer psychology, focused on how people make decisions in real-world environments.Connect with Karina:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinakarn/https://www.instagram.com/karinakarn.uk/https://www.youtube.com/@karinakarnstrategyhttp://www.karinakarn.com/Learn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Erkan Yönder is an Associate Professor of Real Estate and Finance at John Molson School of Business and Director of the Jonathan Wener Centre for Real Estate at Concordia University. He specializes in commercial real estate, REITs, climate risk, and AI-driven analytics. As Founder and Director of ReFin Quant, he works closely with institutional investors and industry partners to deliver data-driven insights for valuation, risk management, and sustainable investment strategy in real estate.Connect with Erkan:link.comLearn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Brandon Hornibrook serves as a Digital Marketing Consultant for Quantum Digital Experience in Atlanta, GA. Prior to that, he spent over a decade leading Digital Marketing for an NMHC Top 50 Owner-Operator. More information about his services can be found at www.quantumdigital.aiConnect with Brandon:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonhornibrook/Learn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Code & Concrete shares the latest trends and the stories of trailblazers in the built environment. Whether you’re exploring these subjects for the first time or have decades of experience, we hope you gain insight from our wide range of hands-on topics such as real estate development, sustainability, manufacturing, robotics, and intangible innovations like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and data.Connect with Larry:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrybridgesmith/https://x.com/@LarryBridgesmi1https://bimhero.io/Connect with Ramona:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtudorancea/https://www.ixian.tech/Learn more about Building:https://building.inc

Jens Bezuidenhout is originally from South Africa and began his finance career in Sydney. He is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with expertise in blockchain, DeFi, and real estate. A former Citi Group investment banker in London, he specialized in derivative risk management. With over 20 years in property development across the UK and Spain, Jens now leads LANDHIVE from Zurich, driving innovation and growth with his financial expertise.Connect with Jens:www.linkedin.com/in/jensbezuidenhouthttps://t.me/LandiveRWAhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/landhive/Learn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Florian M. Spiegl is Founder & CEO of EVIDENT, a fully licensed, full-stack digital market for private-asset transactions. He works at the intersection of private markets, asset structuring, and digital market infrastructure, helping asset managers distribute private assets more efficiently while expanding access for professional and private-wealth investors. Florian focuses on practical deployment of asset tokenization, digitally enabled distribution, and liquidity solutions—bridging traditional finance and emerging digital capital markets with institutional standards and regulatory clarity.Connect with Florian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/florianspieglhttps://evident.capitalLearn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Mandy McGill, Founder of Decentralized Everything, is a FinTech-certified blockchain educator rapidly building authority as a content creator, posting daily on TikTok where she demystifies real-world asset tokenization and decentralized finance for real estate professionals. With over 15 years advising Fortune 500 clients including Amazon, Microsoft, Clark Construction, and CBRE, Mandy brings real-world credibility to emerging technologies. As founder of Aedifico AI and host of "Decentralized Everything," Mandy has influenced over $500 million in project value while establishing herself as the authoritative voice bridging traditional CRE with Web3 technologies.Connect with Mandy:http://www.tiktok.com/mandy.real.estatehttp://www.linkedin.com/mandymcgillhttps://stan.store/decentralizedeverything/p/join-the-decentralized-everything-communityLearn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

FREE! Questions to ask your builder or seller:https://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=66f329ad-0b31-4d0d-a1ec-172a626b8680Built to Last: Buyer Beware:https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/kaywcoGeorge Siegal specializes in creating impactful documentaries that shed light on hidden issues affecting homeowners and renters. His work focuses on uncovering unseen risks that threaten people’s safety and property, empowering audiences with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions before problems escalate.Connect with George:https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-siegal/https://www.instagram.com/movetheworldfilms/https://speakerhub.com/speaker/george-siegalLearn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

John Graham is a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, lifelong adventurer, and co-leader of the Giraffe Heroes Project, a global movement that celebrates people who take courageous risks to solve real problems. After years working in wars and revolutions around the world, John shifted his focus to teaching moral courage through storytelling. He is the author of Quest: Risk, Adventure, and the Search for Meaning and a sought-after speaker known for turning extraordinary experiences into practical lessons about courage, leadership, and purpose.Connect with John:www.johngraham.orghttp://www.giraffe.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnagraham1/https://www.instagram.com/badassgranddad/https://www.youtube.com/@badassgranddadhttps://www.tiktok.com/@badassgranddadLearn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Rick Khan is a 35-year AEC pioneer and digital transformation veteran. A member of NJIT’s inaugural "digital studio" in 1993, his career trajectory, from pipe-fitter to C-Suite executive at a Top 5 ENR firm, provides a unique perspective on bridging legacy trades with future technology. Through his Unstuck platform and proprietary 5 Pillar Strategy™, Rick now mentors the next generation of BIM/VDC professionals, transforming technical specialists into the operational leaders the industry needs to thrive.Connect with Rick:https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanricardo/https://www.youtube.com/@viewrick1Learn more about Building:https://building.incHosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r

Robert Orozco is a seasoned software professional with 15 years of experience, including 9 years in data analytics and AI. He consults for AI startups and enterprises implementing AI solutions. As the founder of Afirmity, Robert Orozco leads efforts to combat deepfakes in corporate and government communications. He is also a co-inventor of a pending patent using AI on video footage to generate comprehensive reports. Connect with Robert:https://www.linkedin.com/in/imcrimson/https://www.afirmity.com Learn more about Building:https://building.inc Hosted by Matthew Schneider:https://linkedin.com/in/realmattschneiderhttps://x.com/mattschneid3r