When I created GEM more than seven years ago, I knew GEM (Diamond)’s place in the world would be fostering deep industry relationships. Now, we’re ready to go even deeper to help proptech founders in the solitary journey they have undertaken. Relationship-building already happens at…

REACH operates a variety of accelerator programs around the globe, created and operated by Second Century Ventures and backed by NAR. The program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies working to scale their businesses across the U.S. residential and commercial real estate markets…

If you’re looking for a proptech content fix in the slow December month of travel/events, tune in to the FUTURESTATE Consumer Virtual Conference on December 18th. The webinar is being curated by Evan Duby, and will explore how tech startups are build the future of homeownership with…

The Foundation for Innovation in Real Estate launched a job board, with almost 4,000 open jobs already included from more than 100 companies. The goal is to “catalyze stewardship and sustainable innovation in real estate and construction tech…[with] a job board that serves the ENTIRE industry.” Like Matt Knight, I get those same inquiries from people interested in…

Blueprint is an annual gathering of influential companies, investors, and startups at the forefront of real estate and construction technology. This conference is great for: Entrepreneurs: network with investors, innovators, and industry leaders to build partnerships, learn what investors are looking to fund globally, and…

Applications for the 10th Cohort of the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University are open. The 22-week program provides up to 8 early-stage PropTech startups with access to strategic funding and new enterprise clients. The program has graduated over 50 startups who have collectively raised over $200M in…

We are taking a group of proptech innovators international in May 2025 to the Camino de Santiago! The proptech quest, which we’re calling GEM Walks the Camino, led by Heather Harmon and myself will be like none other. Taking place May 19-26, the plan is…

REACH operates a variety of accelerator programs around the globe, created and operated by Second Century Ventures and backed by NAR. The program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies working to scale their businesses across the UK and European markets and expand into…

NAR’s strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures, presented this year’s Pitch Battle in Chicago at the 2024 iOi Summit. The grand prize of $15,000 and a booth at NAR’s annual conference in November (NAR NXT) went to Tether RE. It’s suite of tools is designed…

[Editor’s Note: Geek Estate Offers are special offers from members of the GEM Diamond] Taking place November 13th and 14th, CREtech New York will bring together leaders in the commercial, residential, PropTech, and climate tech industries for two days of speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and…