Most of the hype around AI in property management is still centered on features: An AI-powered leasing agent that responds to prospects, prequalifies tenants and even schedules showings before a human ever gets involved  AI screening tools that scan applications, bank statements and financial documents…

After announcing the proptech operator-investor collective in December, we’re happy to announce that we finally have a website for GEM Ventures. Plus, a wonderful LinkedIn page (please follow it!) to go along with it. Given we are among a community of geeks obsessed with AI — the website was built using…

From where I sit, the proptech market is entering a period of transition. Companies building both hardware and software are discovering competitive advantages that go well beyond simple product bundling. They’re moving faster and strengthening their competitive position. With AI tools able to rapidly generate…

GEM members have spoken — and we’re proud to recognize Heather Harmon as our inaugural GEM of the Year. This award honors the member who most consistently embodies the GEM ethos:• Be Present• Support the Community• Show Curiosity• Harness Authenticity• Do the WorkHeather exemplifies these values every day….

Building companies is hard. Heck, life is hard. Even if you’re not leading a company. We’ve all done it. You get caught up in the day to day, checking one thing after the next off your endless task list. Selling your next customer on your…

GEM remains a highly intentional community of proptech builders, operators, investors, and advisors—spanning roles, sectors, and geographies across the Built World. Looking back on 2025, there is much to be proud of. Despite continued macro uncertainty across real estate and venture, the community stayed active,…

In my twenty years in real estate technology, I’ve watched the industry shift through waves of advancing technology, regulatory change, evolving tenant expectations and new market pressures. Today, one challenge stands out from the rest for tech leaders in our industry: navigating the increasingly complex…

I’m not sure how to reflect on 2025, other than to say we’ve seen this before: lawsuits, discount brokerage plays, rough fundraising waters, M&A, and AI upheaval. David Bluhm’s 2025 “more of the same” prediction was spot on. Here’s a snapshot of the most notable industry dynamics that…

In 2023, fundamentals mattered again. Profits ruled. Bad unit economics didn’t. 2024 was chaotic—capital pulled back while experimentation ran hot. 2025 was the year AI stopped being optional. Now it’s 2026. The machines didn’t just rise—they moved in. This isn’t adoption. It’s saturation. AI is in every product roadmap,…

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…