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Mon Jun 15 2026
Why CRE Firms Keep Spending Millions on AI and Getting Little Back | Commercial Observer
Arunabh Dastidar, co-founder and CEO of Leni, writes in Commercial Observer about the gap between using AI and becoming an AI-enabled company, and why most CRE firms stall in between.

Fri Jun 05 2026
Leni Ranks #3 Product of the Day on Product Hunt
The tech launch platform, where early adopters go to discover what’s next in software and AI, has helped amplify products from companies including OpenAI, Notion, Figma, Perplexity and Gamma. For Leni, the ranking is a high-visibility signal that agentic AI for finance is entering the broader conversation around AI-native software.

Fri May 22 2026
How CRE Analysts Will Best Learn the Work That AI Can’t Do | Commercial Observer
Arunabh Dastidar writes in Commercial Observer on what happens to analyst training when AI takes over the reps, and why firms need to rethink how the next generation learns the work.

Mon May 18 2026
Leni selected for the Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forum
Leni joins 102 startups from 16 countries, selected from nearly 2,000 global applications, to participate in the Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forum at Google HQ in June, working directly with Google Cloud and Google DeepMind.

Thu May 14 2026
Marcio Sahade on AI and Commercial Real Estate’s Next Transformation | Urban Land
Marcio Sahade, Head of Industry Strategy at Leni, speaks with Urban Land about how AI is moving beyond adoption talk into real CRE workflows, from underwriting and reporting to portfolio decisions, and why better data infrastructure is becoming essential for operators.

Tue May 12 2026
Leni's Infrastructure Play Signals a Shift in AI Investment from Model Scores to Verifiable Workflows
Leni achieved a 91.25% score on SpreadsheetBench, outperforming major AI firms by demonstrating infrastructure superiority in automating secure, complex spreadsheet workflows.
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Tue May 12 2026
Leni tops globally across four independent AI benchmarks.
SpreadsheetBench, GAIA, DRACO, and Bullshit Benchmark v2. Above Genspark, Manus, Perplexity, Gemini, and OpenAI. Same production harness every time. No benchmark tuning.

Tue Dec 23 2025
Too Many Tools, Not Enough Truth: Why CRE Needs Smarter Systems, Not More Software
Arunabh Dastidar, Leni's CEO and co-founder, names a question every asset manager knows: which number do we trust, when each system defines occupancy differently. Writing in Forbes, he argues for better answers, not more metrics.

Wed Dec 17 2025
The Government of Canada announced a combined investment of over $19 million to support 20 businesses across southern Ontario, including Leni.
Leni was named a recipient of the Government of Canada's $19 million investment through the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative, supporting 20 businesses across southern Ontario to scale up and advance AI technologies.

Mon Dec 08 2025
From 450x Exit to AI Transforming Real Estate | Arunabh Dastidar
Arunabh Dastidar, CEO and co-founder of Leni, sits down with Mark Faris to talk about how AI is reshaping multifamily and commercial real estate, what an AI analyst can actually do, and why strong data infrastructure is becoming essential for operators and investors.

Wed Jul 30 2025
Sahade reflects on new role at Leni, AI's use in commercial real estate
The discussion goes past adoption talk into specifics: how teams are folding AI into underwriting, reporting, and portfolio decisions. Sahade brings the operator side, having spent over a decade managing assets before joining Leni.

Thu Jul 10 2025
Canada’s Top Companies to Watch in 2025 🇨🇦
FoundersBeta featured Leni among Canada’s Top Companies to Watch, highlighting its work bringing AI analysts to real estate owners, operators, and investment teams.

Mon Dec 16 2024
Arunabh Dastidar on Beyond Rent: Using AI to Solve Data Fragmentation in Real Estate
Arunabh Dastidar, CEO and co-founder of Leni, joins the Beyond Rent podcast to discuss how AI is transforming multifamily operations, from predictive rental pricing and cash flow optimization to faster, more confident portfolio decisions.

Wed Dec 11 2024
Leni Launches Industry-First Universal Data Model for Multifamily Real Estate
The industry has long struggled with data scattered across systems that do not communicate. The model converts each system's format into one shared schema, covering 300,000 units down to the individual unit level.

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As an investor, one of my biggest frustrations was the lack of communication. That's where tools like Leni are so valuable. With Leni, I can quickly see if we're actually hitting our goals. Having that level of insight makes it much easier to share clear updates with investors.
Kent Ritter
CEO, Hudson Investing
The real struggle in property management is getting systems to talk to each other. That's why having a solution like Leni matters. Instead of building costly data warehouses, Leni connects the pieces, pulling insights across systems so leaders can finally see one clear picture and act with confidence.
Aj slivinski
President, Zen Residential
Leni's leasing and marketing solutions have completely revolutionized the way we manage our leasing communications. With its powerful automation features and in-depth data, the platform provides us with real-time insights that empower us to optimize our operations and maintain a competitive edge.
Nazita Pashootan
Manager, Portfolio Operations, Zahra Properties
Leni is built to automate recurring reporting, performance tracking, and data consolidation, so our team can stop wrestling with spreadsheets and focus more on what truly matters: critical thinking, strategic planning, relationship building, and supporting our teams.
Amy E. Young
Managing Director, Friedman Real Estate
Leni is a game changer for my portfolio. Thanks to its easy-to-use platform and clear data visualizations, our company meetings have been cut in half, allowing us to make more informed decisions faster and more efficiently.
Jonas Emre
President, harrington housing
I remember talking to the Leni team about the challenges multifamily operators face in accessing comprehensive market data. It's fantastic to see the solution they have developed, which saves my team plenty of time when it comes to pricing rentals.
Andrew Lowe
Vice President, Multi-Residential Ops, Oxford properties
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