Owen Barrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shine, a cleantech company helping multifamily property owners maximize NOI through onsite solar. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and clean energy, Owen previously managed $60M in projects and launched a successful energy venture for schools before founding Shine to solve the split incentive problem in solar. Shine’s turnkey solution targets tenant electricity—95% of a building’s usage—enabling owners to generate new income while cutting tenant costs. With 36,500+ panels installed and a recent $5M seed round, Owen is leading Shine’s national expansion to transform how real estate decarbonizes.

(01:31) - Owen’s Journey from Finance to Clean Energy
(04:27) - Multifamily Solar Challenges & Solution
(09:43) - Solar NOI for Multifamily
(15:16) - Installation and Maintenance
(17:51) - Feature: CREtech New York 2026
(19:10) - Overcoming Industry Misconceptions
(20:46) - Convincing Asset Managers
(23:15) - Shine’s New Solar Analysis Tool
(25:31) - Targeting New and Existing Buildings
(26:32) - Fundraising and Growth Strategies
(27:59) - Building a Remote Team
(29:43) - Collaboration Superpower: Paul Sween (Dominium Board Chairman)

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➡️ Visit Shine
➡️ Owen Barrett on LinkedIn

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Maor Greenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Spacial, the AI-powered engineering partner delivering coordinated, permit-ready structural, MEP, and energy plans for residential construction. With over 19 years of experience as a builder and founder, Maor previously scaled Greenberg Construction, Greenberg Design Gallery, and VRchitects, earning Inc. 5000 honors and multiple design awards. At Spacial, he combines deep field experience with cutting-edge AI to reduce permitting friction and accelerate housing delivery. His work has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, and CTech, and he actively invests in forward-thinking AEC and AI startups.

(01:33) - Maor's Journey to the US
(02:54) - Challenges in Architectural & Engineering Processes
(04:05) - The Pain Points Leading to Spatial AI
(05:31) - Permitting Bottlenecks in Construction
(06:05) - Design & Construction Integration Issues
(08:24) - AI’s Role in Streamlining Processes
(09:29) - Success Stories & Milestones
(15:07) - Shoutout: AmTrustRE's $217M Office Acquisition of 260 Madison
(15:54) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026
(17:02) - Standardized Pricing & Adoption
(18:55) - Speed vs. Quality in Engineering
(24:53) - Modular Housing
(28:25) - Future Vision for Spatial AI
(29:09) - Collaboration Superpower: Elon Musk

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➡️ Visit Spacial AI
➡️ Maor Greenberg

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Tzvika Graiver is the co-founder and CEO of RoboChute, the company reinventing how buildings manage trash chutes using smart, autonomous robots. With a background in law and a deep commitment to environmental innovation, Tzvika brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational grit to the built world. RoboChute’s system proactively cleans, monitors, and extends the life of garbage chutes—already delivering healthier air and lower costs in buildings across Israel. Tzvika is also the longtime Chairman of KeepOlim, a nonprofit supporting new immigrants in Israel through business development and community advocacy. Whether launching robotics or empowering new communities, he’s focused on building smarter, more inclusive buildings and cities from the inside out.

(01:35) The Problem with Garbage Chutes
(05:46) Cost & Maintenance of Garbage Chutes
(07:49) VC on hardware vs. software
(12:06) Challenges & Opportunities in Robotics
(21:16) Future of Real Estate & Robotics
(24:02) Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass
(24:51) Robots in Real Estate Operations
(25:16) The Importance of Building Automation
(27:06) Innovative Solutions for Waste Management
(28:23) The Role of AI in Building Management
(32:03) The Rise & Fall of Roomba / iRobot & Amazon's Blocked Acquisition
(35:14) Competition with Chinese Manufacturers
(42:22) Collaboration Superpower: Hannah Szenes (Wiki) & Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (Wiki)

💚 Learn more:
➡️ Visit RoboChute
➡️ Tzvika Graiver on LinkedIn

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➡️ Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
➡️ Zach Aarons on LinkedIn
➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn

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