The GEM Soirée series continues in Orange County, this edition co-hosted with Coleton Boyer, Greg Robertson and Dan Woolley. An evening to mingle and celebrate the industry’s progress with real estate tech founders, execs, VCs & angels, and practitioners. Hang with the cool kids of proptech and organized real estate at Greg Robertson’s and Dan Woolley’s…

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…

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…

The growth of proptech has transformed the rental experience, yet many workflows still feel disjointed. Operators often juggle multiple systems for leasing, access, and maintenance. Residents encounter similar fragmentation as they move from touring to move-in and daily living. This disconnect has limited the full…

[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…