Applications are open for the 2022 iOi Pitch Battle! The champion will be awarded a prize package that includes $15k, a booth at the 2022 National Association of REALTORS® NXT Event this November, a feature in RISMedia, and the opportunity to meet with the executive team at Second…

In this week’s founder interview, we interviewed Cyril Berdugo from Landis. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I’m the co-founder and CEO at Landis, a social impact-driven company with a mission to guide renters on their unique path to homeownership….

In this week’s founder interview, we interviewed Hayden James from Fraction. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? My name is Hayden James, and I am the CEO and Co-Founder of Fraction. I am a husband and father and above all,…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Latchel.] One upside to renting is the ability to call someone else when something goes haywire with the property. While a great perk for tenants, the hassle of…

In this week’s founder interview, we interviewed Melissa Kwan of eWebinar. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? My name is Melissa Kwan, and I’m the Cofounder and CEO of eWebinar. I was previously the Cofounder and CEO of Spacio, the industry-leading open…

This week, we interviewed Michael Wisnefski of MaterialsXchange. Let’s get to it! Who are you and what do you do? My name is Mike Wisnefski. I am one of the founders and the CEO of MaterialsXchange (MX), the digital marketplace for lumber. I am a…

[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of Part I of our 214th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 500 GEM members on June 2nd, 2022. Some links included below are to members-only articles.] Imagine sitting down to play a…

There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it, and while we’re certainly returning to some sense of normalcy, there are a few trends that emerged that are likely here to stay. In the property management industry, virtual property tours…

This week, we interviewed Dan Simpkins from Dwellwell Analytics. Let’s get to it! Who are you and what do you do? My name is Dan Simpkins. I’m a technologist who holds more than 20 U.S. patents, and I’m a serial entrepreneur with more than two…

This week, we interviewed Jay Reno from Feather. Let’s get to it! Who are you and what do you do? I’m the founder and CEO of Feather, a company that is redefining furniture rental for the modern generation. In 2017, I launched Feather as an…