Phil Kirschner - Thesis Driven

Deep Dive: AppFolio

The rise of agentic AI and recent software releases prompt hard questions about what “openness” really means

Brad Hargreaves Aug 20, 2026

Workshops & Courses / Real Estate Conference Guides

Doing Conferences the Right Way: A Tactical Workshop

Get ready for conference season with a 90-minute session on picking shows, prep, on-site execution, and follow-up

Brad Hargreaves Aug 19, 2026

Proptech

Why Realpage Bought Cherre

Realpage is betting that decades of accumulated data can become an AI-era advantage

Brad Hargreaves Aug 18, 2026

Phil Kirschner is the founder of PK Consulting and the author of The Workline (walktheworkline.com), a newsletter for executives to navigate and lead sustainable change across the lines of modern work.

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Property Management / AI in Real Estate

Tenants Are Hacking the Building

Multifamily residents are using consumer AI and open tools to work around building systems and regain control of how their apartments operate

Phil Kirschner May 19, 2026