It’s been 591 days since our Geek Estate 4.0 release. I’m excited to say, that Geek Estate 5.0 is here. Special thanks to Darian Woolley for tackling all the design updates Jessica Wright and I asked for, Jeff Ognita for the base 4.0 design work (and some parts of 5.0), plus…

For years, GEM members have asked for a way to invest in companies in the GEM network. And seldom does a day go by when I don’t talk to a founder looking for investment. Finally…we’ve found a way to serve both sides of the market…

[Editor’s note: This is a cheeky and comical version of our Proptech Earnings Radar for Q3 2025. It’s is written entirely with AI using Gemini. If you want the serious version, head over to the original article on Crystal, or join GEM.] Gather ’round, fellow…

Congratulations to Christian Calusa and the NEO (New Estate Only) team for winning the 2025 NAR Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle! The event took place in Houston during NXT this past weekend. The result…a wave of social media exposure and a $15,000 check from Second…

Every successful journey has a story of an instrumental connection or insight that changed the trajectory. One relationship can—and does—change everything for a founder. Meeting the person who opens the door to a meeting with your first customer. The one who worked with your future…

Applications are open for the 2025 NAR NXT Pitch Battle! Previously held at the iOi Summit, this years Pitch Battle will be hosted for the first time at NXT on Nov 15th in Houston, TX with a larger audience. Only 6 companies will be selected…

From the team at StackPoint, a GEM Diamond member, the “Real Estate AI: A CEO’s Guide to What Matters” is an unbiased, in-depth, and actionable handbook designed for: Leaders at any stage of the AI adoption journey, from skeptics and beginners to seasoned experts Owners,…

The Housing Innovation Alliance announced the 11 finalists for its 2025 Pitchfest competition. This year’s finalists provide cutting-edge solutions that tackle housing’s biggest challenges like supply shortages, housing attainability, environmental impact, home management, and adapting existing homes. They will pitch live at the Pacific Coast…

An applied academic institution at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Ivory Innovations is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions in housing affordability. They recently announced the final Winners for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. These winners will join the 122 other…

Geek Estate is about celebrating entrepreneurship, focused on real estate tech (residential and commercial). The REACH program, backed by the National Association of Realtors and Second Century Ventures, is a big part of the broader ecosystem. This week, the 2025 US Resi Cohort was announced….