EPISODE SUMMARY: What if you had the power to seamlessly merge technology with real estate? Imagine being able to streamline the process of raising funds, document distributions, and attracting investors. Let's dive into a riveting conversation with Andy Crebar, who has done just that! The finance whiz and tech-savvy entrepreneur shares his journey from investment banking to launching his company, GP Flow, amidst the metropolitan hubbub of San Francisco. With stories of his architect father stirring his interest in real estate, Andy paints the picture of how his past experiences have shaped his unique vision for the industry. GP Flow, Andy's brainchild, has revolutionized the real estate landscape by providing an integrated platform for GPs and fund managers. Ever wondered how lead magnets, website optimization, and CRM platforms could come together to create a single source of truth? Andy not only explains this in detail but also gives insights on how GP Flow lends a helping hand to GPs and sponsors, creating an easier and efficient fundraising process. The conversation also digs into how GP Flow has made investor portals simple and trustworthy with automatic funding, and its integration with Dropbox for distributions. Last but not least, Andy decodes the enigmatic concept of tokenization within syndications and how GP Flow aids fund managers in this intricate process. From adopting a tokenization plan to getting investors to opt-in, he breaks down the steps involved, affirming how GP Flow streamlines the entire process. Speaking of long-term thinking for success, Andy's personal narrative reveals his deep-rooted motivation to provide for his family and how that has shaped his approach to work. So buckle up for this engaging talk that traverses the realms of real estate, technology, and personal motivation. Andy's journey is indeed inspirational and packed with lessons for all! ANDY'S BIO: Andy is the CEO and co-founder of GP Flow which is on a mission to unlock the potential of real estate. He's spent his career working in fintech and real estate and lives in New York with his young family. GET IN TOUCH WITH ANDDY: www.gpflow.com EPISODE CHAPTERS: (0:00:00) - Real Estate and Technology Andy's journey from investment banking to tech entrepreneurship, real estate's impact on quality of life, and tech's role in the pandemic are discussed. (0:06:26) - GP Flow GP Flow helps GPs and fund managers raise capital by integrating CRM platforms, optimizing websites, and providing support. (0:09:53) - Integration and Ease in Investor Portals GP Flow streamlines distributions and subscriptions processes, offering wire, ACH, and digital currency funding options, integrating with CRM platforms and Dropbox to automate funding. (0:16:46) - Tokenization and Digital Securities in Syndication Tokenization plan adoption, investor opt-in, and GP Flow streamlining the process to provide better investor experience. (0:26:20) - Long-Term Thinking for Pursuing Success Andy provides for his family, is a basketball fan, and has improved his fitness with a hang bar routine. If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/