Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace on wildfires, insurance, and the unquenchable demand for data centers

In this episode, Brendan Wallace of Fifth Wall Ventures shares his insights on the transformative power of PropTech in addressing modern challenges like sustainability, housing affordability, and urban resilience. From rebuilding wildfire-stricken Los Angeles to navigating the intersection of real estate and AI-driven data centers, Wallace explores the innovations shaping the future of cities and the real estate industry. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - TikTok Ban 03:35 - The Los Angeles Wildfires: 09:10 - The Role of Civic Pride in Political and Urban Change 11:05 - Insurance Challenges in California’s Real Estate Market 14:01 - Wildfires and the Changing Landscape of Real Estate Valuation 19:10 - The Future of PropTech and Wildfire Mitigation 27:39 - Data Centers, Energy Development, and the AI Revolution 30:50 - Closing Thoughts: PropTech’s Role in Building Smarter Cities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices