Is this tech Billionaire the next Mayor Of Los Angeles? | Adam Miller

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Adam Miller for LA Mayor: Tech Billionaire on Fixing LA's Housing Crisis, Homelessness & Government Inefficiency | No Vacancy Podcast. Taylor Avakian sits down with Adam Miller — founder and former CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand (sold for $5.2 billion) — who is running for Mayor of Los Angeles. In this wide-ranging conversation, Miller breaks down his bold plan to transform the city through operational excellence, accountability, and private sector innovation. From scaling a global education technology company to tackling LA’s most pressing challenges, Miller shares insights on leadership, incentives, efficiency, and what “good” governance actually looks like. Key Topics: - LA’s interconnected crises: homelessness, public safety, housing affordability, and economic decline - Why government needs a complete mindset shift on targets and expectations - His 7x7 Plan for immediate, measurable change as Mayor - Fixing permitting, recruitment, transparency, and infrastructure - Building affordable housing at a fraction of current costs - Leadership lessons from scaling a company from an apartment to 3,000 employees across 25 countries Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Government Mindset Problems 00:21 - Adam Miller Background & Cornerstone OnDemand Story 02:55 - Education, Overachievement & Early Life 05:00 - Was Building Wealth Worth It? 06:19 - Founding Cornerstone: Online Education Vision 11:52 - AI, Tech Bubbles & Cloud Computing Lessons 15:24 - Early Days, Pivots & Building the Business 18:04 - What Really Happens in Boardrooms 21:03 - LA’s Overlapping Crises & The 7x7 Plan 24:50 - First Week as Mayor: Immediate Actions 30:03 - Setting the Bar Higher in Government 32:28 - Changing Incentives, Accountability & Recognition 39:53 - Entering the Housing Space & Better Angels 43:46 - Building Housing at 1/3 the Cost 46:59 - Pitching Investors on LA & Predictability 53:28 - Waste, Fraud & Broken Incentives in Government 55:55 - Adam Miller’s Superpowers & Philosophy 59:12 - Purpose, Impact & Advice for Success 1:06:44 - Who Adam Miller Really IsAdam Miller is a tech entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of LA, urban policy, housing solutions, and effective leadership. No Vacancy Podcast with Taylor Avakian — Real conversations with leaders in commercial real estate, tech, and city innovation. Sponsor - Loan Titan Upscale your experience with https://loantitan.com/ Sponsor - AI for CRE Collective AI for CRE Community: https://www.skool.com/ai-for-cre-collective/about?ref=3b3ff2c0ccce44ba8039fafd54bf291a Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market. 🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian 📈 Connect with me: Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/ Email: taylor@thegroupcre.com X: https://x.com/TAYVAY_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/#realestate #losangeles #business #podcast #entrepreneur #realestateinvesting #commercialrealestate #cre