About Drew Meyers

Founder of GEM Diamond. Zillow Alum. Real estate tech geek. Travel addict & former co-founder of Horizon. Social entrepreneurship advocate. Fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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Looking Back on 2022

Looking Back on 2022

[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 237th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 600 GEM members on December 22th, 2022. Below, I look back on a year that saw iBuying turmoil, carnage in the public markets, 3D…

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GEM’s Role in Navigating the VC/Angel Fundraising Waters

GEM’s Role in Navigating the VC/Angel Fundraising Waters

With about 65% of the more than 600 members of the GEM being proptech founders…almost all of which are constantly raising capital, I end up spending a lot of time reviewing pitch decks and helping founders navigate their respective fundraising needs. Beyond individual conversations and…

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Proptech’s Leader Has Been Crashing on Our Couch This Whole Time

Proptech’s Leader Has Been Crashing on Our Couch This Whole Time

[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 232th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 600 GEM members on November 10th, 2022.] Discussions about proptech leaders usually start and end with either CoStar or Zillow. Both are formidable proptech companies. CoStar has…

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Converting the Garage

Converting the Garage

[Editor’s note: Originally published in the GEM as a Weekly Radar entry.] SYMBiHOM is a company in the Bay area that designs prefabricated garage to ADU conversionprefab kits that take less than 4 weeks to install. Based on the garage dimensions, ADUs can be a…

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A GEM/Proptech Soiree in the OC, co-hosted with Greg Robertson

A GEM/Proptech Soiree in the OC, co-hosted with Greg Robertson

iOi is September 28th and 29th in downtown Los Angeles (grab your discounted ticket here). The evening before, in a special collaboration with the one and only Greg Robertson, the seventh GEM Soirée is taking place in Orange Country. Join us for cocktails and conversation…

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Ecosystem Intelligence

Ecosystem Intelligence

Our most common inquiry among the GEM is, “What proptech VCs should I speak with about my fundraising round?” Because, you know, we are a community of founders who are always raising capital. And we need to figure out which firms will help us reach…

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Blueprinting Proptech: Foxy AI

Blueprinting Proptech: Foxy AI

[Editor’s Note: The GEM is a real estate tech think-tank comprised of 500+ founders, executives, VCs, and practitioners. Our mission is to attract the 1,500 most forward-thinking, and diverse, innovators. Below is a sample of one of the in-depth startup briefings from our Blueprinting Proptech…

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Don’t Miss the “ONE” Proptech Conference for Founders/Execs

Don’t Miss the “ONE” Proptech Conference for Founders/Execs

Taking place at the MGM on September, Blueprint is rapidly approaching. With their inaugural event a year ago, the Blueprint team attracted an amazing turn-out in the middle of delta uncertainty. Frankly, I was beyond impressed with what Vik Venkatraman and David Hirschman pulled off. A few reflections previously shared with GEM members…

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Equity Crowdfunding: Risk, Reward, & Regulation

Equity Crowdfunding: Risk, Reward, & Regulation

Equity crowdfunding is one of the capital options that startup founders consider. Make sure you understand the topic. Motivo Media recently put out a documentary with experts breaking down equity crowdfunding and debating how regulators can most effectively foster innovation while preserving investor safety in…

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Wanted: Marketing & Community Manager (Contract)

Wanted: Marketing & Community Manager (Contract)

The GEM is a private community built for those in the PropTech industry (companies centered around those who use technology and software to assist in today’s real estate needs). We provide a space for 525 industry leaders and influencers to connect, and also share sourced…

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