Ep.9 - Behind the Industrial Data Curtain: Leading with Analytics - with Matthew Rand

What does it take to lead a cutting-edge research and analytics team in one of the biggest names in industrial real estate? Everything—and then some. On this episode, Nadine and Ryan welcome Matthew Rand, Managing Director of Research and Analytics at Link Logistics, for a no-holds-barred conversation about leadership, legacy, and data. Matt spills the secrets on mastering the "build vs. buy" tech dilemma, and tackling change management head-on. He breaks down the communication barriers between real estate pros and data scientists and shares his strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome in an ever-evolving industry.

Discover what Matt’s goals are for 2025, and don’t miss his take on how to measure success and the legacy he’s working to leave behind in the real estate world. This episode is packed with insights, laughs, and inspiration you won’t want to miss. Tune in now and get ready to level up your mindset!

Show notes:

0:24: Happy New Year!/Intro
4:16: 2025 predictions
8:28: Data analytics 101
10:27: Welcome, Matt Rand! / Matt’s 2025 goals
12:41: Matt’s career journey; from journalism to data analytics
20:49: Build vs buy technology; how Link Logistics decides 
23:50: The role of data analytics at Link; where AI will come in
29:44: Running analog vs digital when implementing new tech
32:42: Matt’s approach to change management 
41:18: The communication gap between practitioners and data scientists
45:50: How Matt tackles imposter syndrome and cognitive dissonance
52:50: Measuring success 
55:06: The legacy Matt wants to leave behind
58:58: Nadine & Ryan’s takeaways

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