A pioneer in the world of real estate crowdfunding, Jilliene Helman joins Brad on the Thesis Driven Leader Series this week. She’s the founder of RealtyMogul, an online investment platform that gives members access to real estate deals traditionally reserved for larger investors. Late last year, RealityMogul announced that more than $1 billion has been invested on their platform. Through her platform, Jillian has made real estate investing more accessible to individuals who want to diversify their portfolios.

This episode explores Jilliene’s experience innovating in the real estate investing world and the key lessons she’s learned as a successful proptech entrepreneur. The conversation kicks off with her insights from the 10 years of work behind the first $1 billion, including how her team won over raving fans, designed product and UX for retail investors, and found investors who were a great fit.

Jilliene and Brad go on to discuss how Jilliene plans to achieve the next $1 billion and why educating new customers about the space and building trustworthiness are essential parts of those operations. They also talk extensively about the unique landscape of real estate investing, the rise and fall of their competitors and why RealtyMogul’s focus on individual investors has been critical to their success.

This is a great conversation for anyone working at the intersection of real estate, investment and innovation. But it’s a must-listen for proptech entrepreneurs. Jilliene shares invaluable insights that will help them immensely on their journey. Enjoy!