Bridging Tech & Real Estate: The AI Revolution - Ft. Olivia Ramos

Discover how a visionary architect transformed her expertise into an AI platform that revolutionizes real estate development. Olivia Ramos, CEO of Deep Blocks, joins me to unveil the magic behind her technology, which is turning the tide in how developers approach project feasibility. From our conversation, you'll gain unique insights into how this groundbreaking tool is not only enhancing market visibility but also tackling the complex challenges of data fragmentation head-on.
Venture into the fascinating world of Deep Blocks, as Olivia and I journey through the five-year saga of digitizing city data, a cornerstone for AI application in real estate. The discussion takes a turn into the intricate process of converting zoning ordinances into digital formats and how AI is slashing the time needed for these monumental tasks. Olivia recounts the evolution from laborious manual processes to the lightning-speed capabilities, now capable of processing a new city's data every single day. It's a narrative that underscores the technological gap among municipalities and the relentless quest to keep the data current.
To cap off our discussion, we examine the emerging role of AI models in infrastructure development. Reflecting on my own experiences with AI in speech analysis, we contrast various AI applications, from large language models to natural language processing, and their implications for industries far and wide. We also confront the strategic decisions between proprietary and open-source models concerning data privacy. Olivia and I lay bare the boundless potential of AI in real estate and beyond, acknowledging the excitement and trepidation it brings to the future of the industry.