Inside a PropTech Business: 10 Years of Growth, Challenges & Lessons | Episode 48: Paul Davis

In this episode, Paul Davis, Co-CEO of Nimbus, property developer, investor, and entrepreneur, shares the journey behind the growth of Nimbus. From its founding to becoming a leading player in the PropTech space. With over a decade of experience, Paul gives an inside look at the business side of scaling a technology company in the property industry. Developers will also learn how embracing data and tech can dramatically improve decision-making and uncover opportunities in property development.

In this episode, you'll learn:
- How the idea for Nimbus came to life and the challenges of scaling from a small team to 60+ staff members
- The importance of staying focused and maintaining laser-sharp direction through growth and challenges
- How to lead a team and ensure everyone is aligned with the business vision
- Key strategies for staying ahead of the competition in a fast-moving tech industry
- Paul’s biggest lessons learned over the last 10 years of building Nimbus and how they continue to innovate
- How Nimbus can support property developers and businesses to make better, data-driven decisions

Whether you’re a property developer, business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable advice on leadership, growth, and staying ahead in a competitive market. Plus, developers will gain valuable insights on how technology can give them a competitive edge in identifying opportunities and making smarter investment decisions.

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Chapters:
00:00 Coming up 
01:13 Where did the idea for Nimbus come from?
03:40 What is Nimbus?
04:36 Scaling from two founders to a 60-person team
07:41 How did you stay focused over the last 10 years?
13:05 What’s your role in the business now?
14:03 How do you stay ahead and look after your mindset?
17:55 What’s it like working with your brother?
20:48 How do you keep your team aligned?
23:36 The biggest challenges of the last few years
24:59 Where will Nimbus be in 5 years?
26:37 Why growing slowly leads to better success
29:10 How Nimbus stays ahead of the competition
36:43 The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far
37:30 How can people use Nimbus?