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…

[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 209th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 500 GEM members on April 7th, 2022. Some links included below are to members-only articles.] Many are drawn to the real estate agent profession…

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…

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of the GEM, Condos.com, a new and pre-construction marketplace: CTO. The opportunity: Job Description – How Will You Make an Impact? Work with our CEO and leadership team to set the technical direction, strategy and…

The fifth and sixth event in the GEM Soirée series are coming up. One next week in San Francisco on Cinco de Mayo, followed by an event in Chicago on May 19th. Each an evening to mingle and celebrate the industry’s progress with real estate…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: LandOnEarth.] Location, Location, Location. We hear it all the time in the real estate industry. Where a home is located is the most important factor in its value–both…