Pillow Talk Sessions

Pillow Talk Sessions

Welcome to Pillow Talk Sessions, where we dive into the heartbeat of hospitality, lodging, and living—the places where hospitality and real estate meet. Hosted by Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski, we are your guides on a journey through the ever-evolving landscape of global lodging technolog...

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Community & Data in Modern Living with Robert Birch (Gravity Co)

Recent Episodes

April 24, 2025

Community & Data in Modern Living with Robert Birch (Gravity Co)

In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, Kristian and Jessica chat with Robert Birch, Head of Operations at Gravity Co, about creating meaningful living experiences across co-living, BTR, and hospitality. Tune in for insights...
April 10, 2025

Smart Tech in Living Spaces with Steve Davis (Operto)

In this brand-new episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica and Kristian chat with Steve Davis, CEO of Operto, about the powerful intersection of hospitality, multifamily, and smart technology. 💡 Listen in for key takeaways li...
March 27, 2025

PBSA 3.0: Beyond Housing with Bart Sasim (Spatial Experience)

In this week’s episode of Pillow Talk Sessions , our founder, Jessica Gillingham, and co-host, Kristian Lupinski, chat with Bart Sasim, CEO & Founder of Spatial Experience , about the evolution of Purpose-Built Student Accomm...
March 13, 2025

The Rise of Flexible Living with Begum Agca Okutgen (Blueground)

Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski are joined by Begum Agca Okutgen, Head of Partner Network at Blueground, to explore the ongoing transformation of the rental market driven by remote work, technology, and evolving gues...
Feb. 27, 2025

Why Build-to-Rent Needs a Unified Vision with Mitch Hammond (OnTheMarket)

Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski are joined by Mitch Hammond, Build-to-Rent Manager at OnTheMarket, for a candid discussion on defining and differentiating Build to Rent (BTR) in the UK and beyond. 💡 Tune in to explor...
Feb. 13, 2025

Redefining Hospitality with Philippa Wagner (PeoplePlacesSpaces)

Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Philippa Wagner, founder of PeoplePlacesSpaces, to unpack the shifting landscape of hospitality and how it influences sectors like Build-to-Rent. 💡 Tune in to explore: 🔹 ...