125. Navigating Risk and Opportunity in Flex Space with Anant Yardi, CEO of Yardi Systems
Description
In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Anant Yardi, the Founder & CEO of Yardi Systems, join us for a candid conversation on leadership, vision, and the next big moves in the coworking and flex space industry. Anant shares his unique journey from a team of four programmers to a global software enterprise with over 9,500 employees, offering insights into how Yardi Systems views the future of coworking and the transformative role of flex space.
Discussed topics:
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Anant’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings to creating Yardi Systems, and the principles that guided him along the way.
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Yardi’s strategy behind acquiring WeWork and the company’s vision for the future of coworking and commercial real estate.
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Insights on the growth potential of flex space and its expected impact on corporate real estate.
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The importance of institutional capital for coworking and flex space expansion and what it means for operators.
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How Yardi Systems balances its focus as a tech provider while supporting the coworking ecosystem at large.
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