L149 : Revolutionizing Real Estate with AI & Big Data: Olivia’s Inspiring Journey at Deepblocks!

In this engaging interview, Mayur welcomes Olivia Ramos, a remarkable AEC Tech founder, who shares her inspiring journey from migrating from Cuba to becoming a prominent tech entrepreneur. Olivia discusses pivotal life moments that shaped her discipline and resilience, such as her rigorous musical training and her educational experiences in architecture and real estate. Viewers are given insight into her innovative approach to integrating big data and AI in the real estate sector through her startup, Deepblocks. Olivia emphasizes the crucial learning curves she faced, the importance of understanding real estate finance for architects, and how digitizing zoning data has revolutionized their business model. She talks about the challenges of being a first-time founder, adaptive strategies, and the importance of staying updated with technology. Viewers will appreciate her visionary thoughts on how AI and blockchain could transform the future of real estate investments and city planning, making this video a must-watch for anyone interested in tech-driven innovation in urban development. 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:31 - Olivia's Early Life and Highlights 01:00 - Migration from Cuba and Cultural Adaptation 01:31 - Musical Discipline and Structure 02:01 - Graduate Studies and Impact on Career 03:36 - Aspirations During Columbia Days 06:02 - Tips for Young Architects 06:46 - Impactful Professors and Mentors 08:37 - Use of AI and Big Data in Real Estate 10:05 - Early Days and MVP of Deepblocks 11:59 - Challenges in Bringing Product to Market 14:12 - Handling R&D vs Revenue and Customer Development 18:01 - Experimentation and Practical Application of AI 20:44 - Deepblocks Today and Future Plans 25:35 - Learning and Staying Updated as a Founder 27:10 - Recommended Books and Their Impact 29:50 - Week in the Life of Olivia 31:28 - Key Decisions for Deepblocks' Trajectory 33:01 - Deepblocks Vision for 2030 36:37 - AI and Blockchain in Real Estate 37:31 - Data Ownership and Transparency Issues 42:46 - Rapid Fire Round 46:01 - Final Thoughts and Reflections on Biomimicry in City Development #deepblocks #oliviaramos #bigdataforrealestate