PropHero - Pablo Gil Brusola Ep 189

By Dexter Cousins on 19/07/2024

In episode 189 of Fintech Chatter Dexter Cousins is joined by Pablo Gil Brusola, CEO of PropHero. 

About PropHero

PropHero, founded in July 2021, is Australia’s leading PropTech platform redefining property investment through cutting-edge data & AI technologies. The platform empowers over 1000 clients worldwide to craft high-return, low-risk property portfolios.

PropHero simplifies the entire investment journey by connecting clients with trusted partners and handling everything from market research to property management. As we fast forward to today, the PropHero team has grown to over 100 dedicated members and expanded to property markets in Sydney, Spain, Bali, and Ireland.

Prophero has sought minimal investment from Jelix and Afterwork ventures as it continues its global expansion.

About This Episode

Pablo dials in from Barcelona to share his secrets on building a global Fintech/Proptech.

Dexter goes in depth with Pablo to understand how he, and his co-founder Mikael Roger, have built a global business with over 100 people across Australia, Spain, Bali and Ireland.

Dexter digs deeper to understand Pablo’s values, principles and motivations that drive him towards success.

Tune in as we discuss:

  • How to expand an Aussie Fintech globally
  • Seeking the right investors and the right amount of capital
  • Why a Bootstrap mindset is essential for success 
  • The secrets to hiring executive talent
  • Understanding the different stages of growth and the people required for each stage
  • How to commercialise an idea and find paying customers
  • Recognising your strengths and what to look for in a co-founder

About Pablo Gil Brusola 

As a native Spaniard Pablo moved to Australia to study in 2009. He instantly fell in love with the country and decided he had to come back. Starting his career in a Big 4 consulting firm, he quickly realised he was an entrepreneur and started his first company Growpro. After a successful exit, Pablo teamed up with a friend and fellow co-founder Mikael Roger to launch PropHero.

Find out more www.prophero.com.au

Article written by Dexter Cousins
Founder of Tier One People and host of the Fintech Chatter Podcast.

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