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September 15, 2023 45 mins

THE EPISODE:
Laura and Ashley discuss how startups and tech companies are reimagining how regular people can buy and invest in real estate. They also unpack how forward thinking companies can use web3 technology to future-proof their processes and infrastructures. REITIUM, described as the “Kickstarter for real estate”, uses blockchain to store sensitive data and to enable their users to buy and sell fractionalized equity ownership on their secondary marketplace. Laura shares some of the challenges of navigating the regulatory environment when bringing something new and unchartered to market. The ladies also brainstorm how AI may revolutionize real estate investment strategies moving forward. Host Ashley Smith has an extensive real estate background in Canada as a Realtor and a governance leader in the professional sector. For her, this was a particularly fun conversation as, in her opinion, little has changed in the industry over the last several decades, and she’s excited to explore opportunities outside of status quo practices and business models.

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GUEST:
Laura Fortey is a real estate powerhouse with a knack for turning properties into profit. She's a seasoned pro when it comes to buying, managing, renovating, and selling her own investments, she's also dabbled in REITs, MICs and Private Equity. She's a tech-savvy entrepreneur, with years of experience helping startups and small businesses grow from the ground up. This combination of skills inspired her to co-found REITIUM, a revolutionary real estate crowdfunding platform that makes it easy for anyone to invest in private equity with as little as $100. As a leader in the fintech industry, Laura is passionate about financial literacy and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Plus, she's always on the lookout for opportunities to mentor and invest in female-led businesses.  

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