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Arunabh Dastidar
CEO at RealSage
- Real Estate
- AI
- Executive
- 📍Toronto, Ontario
Once Arunabh Dastidar realized that a career as a pro footballer or a celebrity singer wasn’t within reach, his focus shifted towards the world of real assets and technology. From an early age, Arunabh, an engineer who fell in love with coding during his early teens (in fact, he penned his first C# program at twelve), developed a deep interest in building, driven by an innate desire to tackle challenges head-on.
Fast forward to the present, Arunabh has joyfully navigated diverse roles within the industry. His contributions have spanned enhancing real estate and infrastructure project outcomes by infusing technology, crafting innovative platforms, integrating data science into decision-making processes, and mentoring startups. Arunabh further solidified his entrance into the North American market by obtaining an MBA with a real estate focus from Schulich.
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LET'S TALK ABOUT
- Revolutionizing Real Estate Decision-Making with AI: Bridging the Data Decision Gap
- The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making in Real Estate
- Leveraging AI for Enhanced Asset Management with CoPilot
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With the majority of his career spent as an asset manager utilizing technology and being a PMP® certified management consultant, Arunabh has successfully led numerous teams, managing projects worth up to $5 billion. He thrives on collaborating with top-tier teams and making meaningful contributions to iconic projects across six countries, with no end in sight.
Currently, Arunabh serves as the technical co-founder of RealSage, where he is on a mission to revolutionize the way real estate decisions are made using state-of-the-art technology. His diverse background in product development, asset management, and international consulting empowers him to devise innovative and efficient solutions.
Despite his dedication to work, Arunabh has a lighter side. As a self-professed gadget aficionado, he loves exploring the latest tech trends. He also has a fondness for reading, particularly speculative fiction, where he enjoys drawing parallels between imagined future worlds and the current real estate landscape.
When Arunabh is not working, he dedicates time to studying market research, machine learning, and human psychology. However, his true passion lies in exploring the world. Over the past three years, they have traveled to nine countries and over 50 destinations worldwide, accumulating a wealth of incredible stories to share!
BOOK NOW FOR your podcast
Arunabh Dastidar
CEO at RealSage
- 📍Toronto, Ontario
- Real Estate
- AI
- Executive
Once Arunabh Dastidar realized that a career as a pro footballer or a celebrity singer wasn’t within reach, his focus shifted towards the world of real assets and technology. From an early age, Arunabh, an engineer who fell in love with coding during his early teens (in fact, he penned his first C# program at twelve), developed a deep interest in building, driven by an innate desire to tackle challenges head-on.
Fast forward to the present, Arunabh has joyfully navigated diverse roles within the industry. His contributions have spanned enhancing real estate and infrastructure project outcomes by infusing technology, crafting innovative platforms, integrating data science into decision-making processes, and mentoring startups. Arunabh further solidified his entrance into the North American market by obtaining an MBA with a real estate focus from Schulich.
read more
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LET'S TALK ABOUT
- Revolutionizing Real Estate Decision-Making with AI: Bridging the Data Decision Gap
- The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making in Real Estate
- Leveraging AI for Enhanced Asset Management with CoPilot
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With the majority of his career spent as an asset manager utilizing technology and being a PMP® certified management consultant, Arunabh has successfully led numerous teams, managing projects worth up to $5 billion. He thrives on collaborating with top-tier teams and making meaningful contributions to iconic projects across six countries, with no end in sight.
Currently, Arunabh serves as the technical co-founder of RealSage, where he is on a mission to revolutionize the way real estate decisions are made using state-of-the-art technology. His diverse background in product development, asset management, and international consulting empowers him to devise innovative and efficient solutions.
Despite his dedication to work, Arunabh has a lighter side. As a self-professed gadget aficionado, he loves exploring the latest tech trends. He also has a fondness for reading, particularly speculative fiction, where he enjoys drawing parallels between imagined future worlds and the current real estate landscape.
When Arunabh is not working, he dedicates time to studying market research, machine learning, and human psychology. However, his true passion lies in exploring the world. Over the past three years, they have traveled to nine countries and over 50 destinations worldwide, accumulating a wealth of incredible stories to share!
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“Toronto-based proptech startup RealSage has closed $2.1 million CAD ($1.6 million USD) in pre-seed funding to fuel its North American expansion and product development plans.”Â
“RealSage is revolutionizing the future of rental management by eliminating the manual reporting around spreadsheets and meetings that often lead to human error and hinders growth in the industry. The platform uses machine learning algorithms and predictive AI models to identify hidden patterns and navigate tricky market conditions, resulting in more profitable portfolios for asset managers. Portfolio managers using RealSage have added $400K in annual economic value, experienced up to 42% better returns, and saved over $100K in payroll reallocation.”Â
“Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced the six companies selected for its 2023 REACH Canada program. These firms operate within a diverse range of market segments and specializations, helping agents and brokers become more efficient as they serve consumers, enhancing business capabilities, and addressing some of the persistent challenges facing global housing markets.”Â
“RealSage aims to help asset managers make more data-driven decisions and optimize their portfolios by using machine learning algorithms and predictive AI models. The platform promotes collaborative workflow across all departments with real-time dashboards that deliver actionable insights and forecasts to help businesses stay ahead of the competition.”Â
Timeline
Jul 2019 - Present
RealSage
Chief Executive Officer

Aug 2018 - Nov 2020
Zahra Properties
Director of Asset Management and Investments

Jan 2015 - Sep 2017
Consultant
Self-Employed
Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
Rockethomes.in
Chief Technology Officer
Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
Gupta Bros
Manager, Projects & BD
Aug 2010 - Apr 2013
Ebees Infotrain Consultancy
Corporate Trainer & Consultant – Construction
Ask me
| In the complex world of real estate, many of us grapple with scattered and nontransparent data. How can the application of AI and data analytics transform this challenge into an opportunity for better decision-making? |
| As we strive to improve our portfolio returns and optimize leasing processes, could you share some real-life examples where the power of data has made a significant impact? |
| We're all looking for ways to enhance our asset management efforts. Could you share some insights on how AI-powered tools are shaping this aspect of the real estate industry? |
| We often find that personal journeys inspire innovation. Could you share your story and how it led to the mission of revolutionizing decision-making in the real estate industry? |
| As we look towards the future, how do you envision the evolution of decision-making in real estate, and what role will AI and data analytics play in it? How can we adapt to this future? |