Oliver Gleave: Innovating Dubai's Property Market with brokerbroker

Welcome to another episode of Rebel Agent Dubai! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Oliver Gleave, a visionary in the real estate tech industry. Join us as we delve into Oliver's journey from computer science student to tech entrepreneur, and learn about his innovative ventures, including Jupix, Loop, and his latest project, Broker Broker.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:06 - Welcome and introduction to Oliver Gleave
0:10 - Topics of discussion: Loop, Jupix, and Broker Broker
0:26 - Oliver's appearance on the Christopher Watkin podcast
0:42 - Oliver reaching out to David in Dubai
0:55 - Meeting at the Green Community
1:10 - Oliver's background: Studying computer science
1:18 - Studying at the Royal Military Academy, Cranfield University
1:44 - Early career in investment banking technology
2:03 - Working globally: New York, Tokyo, Bahamas
2:25 - Impact of the credit crunch and redundancy
2:50 - Starting Jupix from an IT repair company
3:06 - Partnering with Tom Leecher
3:36 - Growing Jupix from a small startup to a major company
4:10 - Features and impact of Jupix in the real estate market
4:50 - Selling Jupix to Zoopla
5:20 - Zoopla: UK's second largest property portal
5:54 - Moving on to the next venture: Loop
6:19 - Introduction to Loop: A CRM with prospecting tools
6:45 - The idea behind Broker Broker
7:19 - The concept and goals of Broker Broker
8:00 - Ensuring trust and credibility in Broker Broker
8:37 - Potential impact of Broker Broker on Dubai’s real estate market
9:15 - Cutting through market noise and improving broker collaboration
9:40 - Automation and speed in real estate transactions
10:12 - Building a community of credible brokers
10:45 - Engaging with brokers for feedback and continuous improvement
11:10 - Oliver’s thoughts on Dubai’s real estate market
11:50 - Future plans and local recruitment for Broker Broker
12:20 - Oliver’s impression of Dubai and potential move
12:40 - Education and family considerations in Dubai
13:10 - Further discussion on the advantages of Dubai
14:00 - The evolution of Dubai’s real estate landscape
14:35 - The multicultural aspect of Dubai’s market
15:10 - The importance of infrastructure and service in Dubai
15:45 - Insights on deal flow and velocity in Dubai
16:20 - Comparing Dubai’s market to other global markets
16:55 - Long-term plans for Broker Broker in Dubai
17:30 - Challenges and opportunities in Dubai’s real estate sector
18:05 - The role of technology in modern real estate
18:40 - Broker Broker’s unique value proposition
19:15 - Feedback and adaptation in product development
19:50 - Building a network of trusted brokers
20:20 - Importance of verified listings
20:55 - The impact of technology on broker relationships
21:30 - Vision for the future of Broker Broker
22:05 - The importance of community in real estate tech
22:40 - Final thoughts on the potential of Broker Broker
23:10 - Wrapping up: Oliver’s closing remarks
23:40 - David’s concluding thoughts and thank you
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