Proptech CEO: I Dropped Out of Stanford to Transform Real Estate | Helen Chen

Helen Chen, co-founder of Nomad Homes, reveals how AI is transforming real estate, making home buying faster, smarter, and more accessible. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Starting in real estate at the age of 10! 02:07 Lessons learned from her parents 03:04 Choosing Nomad Homes as the name 04:47 Helping people find their homes is a big responsibility 05:11 Empowering real estate agents 06:30 How does the tech behind Nomad Homes work? 08:35 Verticalization strategy 10:10 Helen’s investment advice 13:22 The S&P 500 or elsewhere? 15:35 Rent or buy? 17:14 Dropping out of grad school 22:19 The pandemic hits 23:16 Getting investors on board 24:06 A pivotal moment for the company 24:49 The hardest time 28:09 The ever-changing global property market 30:43 Using lessons learned in Dubai in the more mature property markets 32:01 Choosing an emerging market 32:45 What lies ahead? 34:45 Rapid fire Subscribe to join the conversation that is shaping the future of emerging markets 👉    / @moneymovesbymoniify   In this episode of Money Moves, Helen Chen, co-founder of Nomad Homes, shares how AI is revolutionizing real estate, making home buying faster, smarter, and more accessible. From her early start in real estate at just 10 years-old to dropping out of Stanford University to build her company, Helen’s journey is filled with bold moves and industry-changing insights. She breaks down why real estate remains the world’s largest store of wealth, the hidden inefficiencies that frustrate buyers and agents, and how industry-specific AI agents are transforming the market. With a background at Goldman Sachs and Blackstone, Helen also shares expert investment strategies, explaining why buying a home remains one of the best financial decisions—even as markets shift. With expansion from Dubai to Europe and the U.S., Nomad Homes is redefining how people buy and sell homes. Helen discusses why AI is essential for modern agents, how tech-driven solutions can streamline transactions, and why access to financing is key to real estate’s future. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of home buying, AI’s role in real estate, and expert tips on investing in property. --- #moneymoves is a deep dive into the minds of the most successful and influential entrepreneurs in frontier markets, shaping the conversation around money and innovation. Each week, entrepreneur and academic Muhammed Mekki brings you exclusive insights from the sharpest minds in business, tech and investing in high-potential markets. From crypto and AI to startups and global giants, Mekki and his guests deliver the ideas and tools you need to seize opportunities and grow your wealth. Subscribe to join the conversation that is shaping the future of emerging markets 👉    / @moneymovesbymoniify   --- Welcome to MONIIFY: the media brand for the next generation of ambitious dreamers, fearless thinkers, and unstoppable changemakers. Our purpose is simple: empowering you to gain knowledge, build wealth and achieve financial freedom on your terms. We’re not just about reporting the news. We’re about helping you make the most of new opportunities, to navigate markets, to build businesses and make smart career choices. We will help you take control of your financial future – no matter where you are. Join us for expert interviews, quick explainers, and masterclasses on the topics shaping the future of money and markets. Subscribe to start building the life you want! 👉   / @moneymovesbymoniify   What is MONIIFY? Your go-to space for business, tech, and finance updates in emerging markets. Stories, insights and everything you need to know about crypto, AI, DeFi, and more, delivered right to where you're already scrolling. https://moniify.com --- Discover More From MONIIFY Dive Deep With Money Moves Interviews 👉    • Dive Deep With Money Moves Interviews   MONIIFY Daily: Your daily dose of the latest in tech & crypto👉   • Playlist   Every Page From MONIIFY Playbook👉    • Every Page From MONIIFY Playbook   Gulfonomics: The Region's Next Chapter👉   • Gulfonomics: The Region's Next Chapter   --- Follow us on other social platforms: Linkedin:   / moniifybusiness   Instagram:   / moniifybusiness   TikTok:   / moniifybusiness   X: https://www.x.com/MoniifyBusiness Facebook:   / moniifybusiness   Moniify Website: https://www.moniify.com