Season 4, Episode 3: Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Kevin Heras, CEO of InvestNext, to explore how a Detroit-built platform is reshaping how real estate firms raise and manage capital.

Kevin shares his path from Spain to Michigan Tech to the early Handshake days, then explains the first InvestNext prototype and why standardizing subscriptions, funding, and reporting matters for both GPs and LPs. He breaks down sponsor best practices, the case for partnerships over vertical integration, and where proptech is heading as data and building connectivity unlock better decisions. He also previews what’s next at InvestNext and how potential accreditation changes could expand access to private real estate.

TOPICS

0:09 – From Spain to Detroit and Early Influences
3:06 – Handshake Lessons and Startup Bug
5:57 – Corporate Consulting to Entrepreneurship
9:21 – What InvestNext Is and Who It Serves
11:02 – Standardizing Subscriptions, Funding, Reporting
12:01 – One Portal for LPs Across Sponsors
17:32 – What Makes a Good Sponsor vs a Bad Sponsor
21:02 – Partnerships Over Vertical Integration
29:37 – Proptech Outlook and Market Discipline
35:24 – What’s Next for InvestNext and Access to Capital

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