
The Tenant Experience Network (TEN) features leading commercial real estate (CRE) professionals in conversation with HILO Co-founder & CEO, David Abrams. Each episode cuts through the ever-evolving, and sometimes polarizing opinions around the future of the workplace, and what it means for the importance of buildings and tenant experience.
From hybrid solutions to newly imagined spaces and amenities, TEN covers the latest thinking and insights on all things property and tech from people in the trenches: building owners, property managers, tenants and leading PropTech founders.
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Kendall Pretzer | CEO | Grace Hill | The creative and flexible imperative for hybrid work success
Season 3 / Episode 22 / 35:01
In this episode, we learn that Kendal believes hybrid work may well be the new normal, and companies must be flexible and creative to help it succeed. Kendall reminds us that people are people, and there is a need for some in-person collaboration and casual conversation.

Sara Tabita | Community Experience Manager | Granite Properties | Facilitating workplace needs through tenant partnerships
Season 3 / Episode 21 / 27:02
In this episode, Sara acknowledges the shift from office space to office experience, and the need for buildings to provide their tenants with unique and memorable experiences that will also foster a sense of community. She stresses the importance of communication to help inform customers of any changes that may be necessary to deliver a better workplace experience.

Rita Tené Ellison | Associate Director | T. Dallas Smith & Company | Putting customers first in CRE
Season 3 / Episode 20 / 22:20
In this episode, Rita explains that access to local amenities is becoming more of a driving factor in real estate decisions, causing smart landlords to become more attentive to tenant needs, and respond with appropriate programming. With a “client-first” mentality, her firm has maintained a consistent approach throughout the pandemic in responding to the evolving needs of its customers.

Jamie Petten | President & Executive Director | Kanata North Business Association | Connecting the community in Canada’s largest technology park
Season 3 / Episode 19 / 31:09
In this episode, Jamie shares that in order to attract and retain talent, a big part of the conversation is adding new opportunities to live and play at Kanata North Technology Park, and making new investments to enhance physical workspaces. Jamie is enthusiastic about the role that HILO will play in helping to connect all the partners in the park and promote all of the park’s activities.

Sheila Botting, Principal & President, Americas Professional Services at Avison Young | The art of the possible in CRE | 37:41
Season 2 / Episode 14
In this episode, we will learn about Sheila’s unexpected journey to commercial real estate and her desire to discover the art of the possible. We also had a great discussion about the shared responsibility to create workspaces and human experiences that people will want to be a part of.

Susi Yu, Principal & Head of Development at MAG Partners | Connecting residents to their community | 31:50
Season 2 / Episode 13
In this episode, we will learn about Susi’s journey from – architect to building developer and now, entrepreneur. She will share her learning from working with many amazing women who have been successful in managing both their careers and their personal lives.

Daniel Tropp, Founder & President of AEBOV | Innovation & Tenant Experience in the Industrial sector | 29:04
Season 2 / Episode 12
In this episode, we will learn about Daniel’s journey working in investment sales, moving to brokerage and then spending time as a product specialist, ultimately leading to his decision to branch out on his own, with the goal of bringing more innovation to the industrial sector.

Linda Foggie, EVP at Turner & Townsend | Designing human, safe, healthy and sustainable spaces | 28:27
Season 2 / Episode 11
In this episode, we will learn about Linda’s journey to her current role, where she brings together her love of architecture, design and real estate. We will tap into her unique perspective about being in a role that she can do 85% in her sleep, while being challenged the other 15% of her time.

Craig Leibowitz, Executive Director at Avison Young | Humanizing the Real Estate story | 33:53
Season 2 / Episode 10
In this episode, we will learn about Craig’s journey to his current role, where with his team he designs custom data analytics products that enable occupiers and investors to solve their complex real estate strategies.

Joanna Frank, President & CEO at Center for Active Design | How healthy buildings drive ROI | 37:55
Season 2 / Episode 9
In this episode, we will learn about Joanna’s journey to her current role, where she advances design and development practices to foster healthy and engaged communities. We will tap into her unique skillset, including a love of science, her never-ending curiosity and passion for continuous learning.

Michael Mintz, Founder and CEO of MD Squared | Building tenant relationships to improve engagement | 40:59
Season 2 / Episode 8
In this episode, we will learn about Michael’s journey to his current role, where he focuses on multifamily syndication, real estate consulting and 3rd party property management. We tap into his learning from early beginnings as a property manager and how he found his way to starting his own firm.

Dave Cairns, Founder of CBRE Forward | The importance of uniquely tailored tenant experience | 35:12
Season 2 / Episode 7
In this episode, we will learn about Dave’s journey to his current role, where he focuses on working with high growth companies in the tech sector, Space as a Service operators and financial service firms.

Haniel Lynn, CEO of Kastle Systems | Redefining touchless experience with focus on the end user | 40:22
Season 2 / Episode 6
In this episode, we will learn about Haniel’s journey to his current role, where he brings his engineering, business consulting and startup experience to the work that he does in building out a platform company.

Glenn Felson, Author of PropTech and the Future of Real Estate | A new voice on tech in CRE | 24:44
Season 2 / Episode 5
In this episode, we will learn about Glenn’s journey to his current endeavours, where he combines his experience from working in residential brokerage, with his learning from the building access and flex-space industries.