Whether you're an industry professional or a tech enthusiast, this podcast series offers a rare glimpse into the minds of two thought leaders shaping the future of multifamily housing.
Join Kerry W. Kirby and Jimmy Lancaster, the masterminds behind the Multifamily Tech Gurus Podcast Series, as they explore one of the most critical and controversial battles unfolding in the PropTech world: the high-stakes power struggle between tech providers and operators, revealing how the battle over API access is redefining innovation, collaboration, and control in multifamily housing.
In this episode, Kerry and Jimmy unpack the growing tension between platform providers and property operators, the economic impact of integration lockdown, and how forward-thinking companies are advocating for open access and collaboration. They dive deep into how closed ecosystems and restricted data access are creating barriers that stifle innovation, slow down operations, and leave multifamily operators locked into inflexible platforms.
Kerry and Jimmy’s Words of Wisdom: “APIs are the lifeblood of innovation in PropTech. When providers lock them down, they’re not just limiting access—they’re limiting progress. This isn’t just a technical debate; it’s a battle over the future of our industry. Closed systems create digital silos that derail collaboration, slow down operations, and trap operators in outdated workflows. If we want to build smarter, more responsive communities, we need open, interoperable platforms that empower—not restrict—what’s possible.”
Kerry W. Kirby is a renowned entrepreneur, technology innovator, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of 365 Connect, a global leader in providing the most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily housing communities. Executing on a progressive vision of creating leading-edge products and services, Kerry has won more technology awards than any other company in his home state, as well as the industry he serves.
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Jimmy Lancaster is one of the most well-known engineers on the Silicon Bayou, specializing in custom software development. He specializes in building high-performance teams that deliver results and exceed expectations. He is the Chief Product Officer of 365 Connect, a global leader in providing the most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily housing communities.
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