In this episode, hosts Hector Kolonas & Mike LaRosa welcome Sam Rosen, CEO and founder of Deskpass, and Will Sandford, Head of Coworking Initiatives at Yardi, to discuss Yardi’s recent acquisition of Deskpass and UK-based Hubble.
They delve into the implications of this acquisition for the coworking industry, the strategic reasons behind Yardi’s move, and the future potential of integrating the unique strengths of DeskPass and Hubble into Yardi’s ecosystem.
The conversation highlights the collaborative synergy expected between the companies, the preservation of service quality to current customers, and the long-term vision of creating a unified platform for flexible workspace solutions.
The episode also touches on the operational aspects of the merger and the industry’s response to this development.
Chapter
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:43 Big News: Yardi Acquires Hubble and Deskpass
01:36 Congratulations and Industry Impact
02:25 Interview with Sam and Will: The Future of Deskpass
04:08 Yardi’s Vision and Strategy
08:42 Technical Integration and Market Impact
17:29 Customer Concerns and Data Security
24:12 Future Plans and Final Thoughts