After announcing the proptech operator-investor collective in December, we’re happy to announce that we finally have a website for GEM Ventures. Plus, a wonderful LinkedIn page (please follow it!) to go along with it. Given we are among a community of geeks obsessed with AI — the website was built using…

From where I sit, the proptech market is entering a period of transition. Companies building both hardware and software are discovering competitive advantages that go well beyond simple product bundling. They’re moving faster and strengthening their competitive position. With AI tools able to rapidly generate…

Join me in welcoming GEM’s new Ambassador for the Denver market, Ben Wright. He joins the Ambassador ranks of Mark Choey (Bay Area), Heather Harmon (Sacramento + Bay Area), and Pierre Calzadilla (NYC). Ben is a founder, strategic advisor, and adventure-based leadership facilitator. Through his fractional executive leadership, capital strategy, and…

GEM members have spoken — and we’re proud to recognize Heather Harmon as our inaugural GEM of the Year. This award honors the member who most consistently embodies the GEM ethos:• Be Present• Support the Community• Show Curiosity• Harness Authenticity• Do the WorkHeather exemplifies these values every day….

Building companies is hard. Heck, life is hard. Even if you’re not leading a company. We’ve all done it. You get caught up in the day to day, checking one thing after the next off your endless task list. Selling your next customer on your…

The compliance clock is ticking for property managers. What once started as a best practice in rental listings is rapidly becoming a regulatory expectation that demands real action. Fee disclosures that were previously buried in fine print, PDFs, or buried conversations during the leasing process…

GEM remains a highly intentional community of proptech builders, operators, investors, and advisors—spanning roles, sectors, and geographies across the Built World. Looking back on 2025, there is much to be proud of. Despite continued macro uncertainty across real estate and venture, the community stayed active,…

For the first time in modern history, an entire generation faces the prospect of being permanently priced out of homeownership, with long-term consequences for wealth accumulation, community stability, and economic mobility. At the same time, the philanthropic landscape has quietly changed. Donor-advised funds have accumulated…

The GEM Soirée series continues in Orange County, this edition co-hosted with Coleton Boyer, Greg Robertson and Dan Woolley. An evening to mingle and celebrate the industry’s progress with real estate tech founders, execs, VCs & angels, and practitioners. Hang with the cool kids of proptech and organized real estate at Greg Robertson’s and Dan Woolley’s…

In my twenty years in real estate technology, I’ve watched the industry shift through waves of advancing technology, regulatory change, evolving tenant expectations and new market pressures. Today, one challenge stands out from the rest for tech leaders in our industry: navigating the increasingly complex…