AI advisory built by operators,
for operators.
The best AI in commercial real estate is locked inside a handful of mega-funds. We exist to change that — combining real estate operating experience with hands-on AI engineering to give independent firms the same edge.
Built by operators. Backed by experience.
Philip Rothaus
Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Philip began his career building startups before moving into AI advisory at elite consulting firms. He has advised Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms on applying AI for measurable, bottom-line results. At AdviseAI, he leads strategy and client engagements — translating institutional AI playbooks into practical frameworks for CRE investors.
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John Zalkin
Co-Founder, Managing Partner
John brings over 25 years of experience in real estate investment, property management, and family office advisory. His deep network across single-family offices and boutique CRE shops gives AdviseAI a unique understanding of how independent firms actually operate — and where AI can make the biggest difference.
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Xander Rothaus
Co-Founder, CTO
Xander has spent 20 years in technology consulting and startups, with experience spanning managed tech consulting, programming, and systems architecture. He later entered commercial real estate as an in-house CTO and investor relations leader. At AdviseAI, he designs and builds the AI infrastructure that powers every client engagement.
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AI should earn its place.
We don’t deploy AI for the sake of it. Every tool we recommend has to clear a simple bar: does it save meaningful time, reduce real cost, or surface an edge that changes a decision? If it doesn’t pass that test, we don’t build it.
Speed matters. So does fit.
Most AI implementations fail because they’re built for a generic business, not a specific one. We start with how your firm actually operates — your deal flow, your data, your team — and work backwards from there. The result is AI that fits, not AI that disrupts.
We stay in the room.
Our engagements don’t end at delivery. Markets change, models improve, and your business evolves. We stay embedded as an ongoing partner — adjusting, optimizing, and building on what’s working. That’s how institutional-grade AI actually compounds over time.
Ready to stop leaving AI on the table?
It starts with a 30-minute conversation. No pitch deck, no obligation — just an honest look at where AI can help your firm.