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Why Real Estate Goes Hand in Hand With the Platform Economy

Top Boss
6 min readMar 12, 2025
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Most valuable companies are no longer those built on tangible assets like buildings and land, but those that thrive on networks, knowledge, and experiences. Companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google have reshaped the global economy by leveraging the power of digital platforms to connect people, facilitate transactions, and create seamless ecosystems. Real estate, an industry historically defined by physical assets, must now evolve to embrace the platform economy or risk falling behind in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond Bricks and Mortar: The Power of Interactions

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For centuries, the value of real estate has been tied to its physical footprint — the size of a building, its location, and the price per square foot. But today, real estate’s greatest asset is no longer just the space itself but the interactions, services, and experiences that take place within and between buildings. The success of an urban district or development is increasingly determined by how well it fosters economic and social exchange.

Imagine a city where every building is seamlessly connected — where tenants can…

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