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?? What should proptech entrepreneurs focus on when starting and building their companies? Fifth Wall CEO & CIO Brendan Wallace and MetaProp Co-Founder and General Partner Zach Aarons discuss what founders should be thinking about. 1. Domain expertise matters. Prior experience in real estate or at a technology startup goes a long way, and it's a great thing to see in a founding team. (Of course this is not a golden rule, and good ideas can come from anywhere.) 2. Product, marketing, and sales all matter. Don't focus on one too much, at the detriment of another: you shouldn't be all sales and no marketing, nor should you be all marketing and no product. They might not all be a 10 out of 10, but it's a balance. They're all key things, and Zach has seen this mistake made a lot. 3. Speak the language of the real estate industry, and understand that your end user wants to see near-immediate return-on-investment when adopting your tech product. Master articulating how your product creates efficiency and improves margins for your end user. #proptech #entrepreneurship

MetaProp's Evan Petitt and Valkyrie Holmes of Faura, a 2024 graduate of the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University, discussed the impacts of the MetaProp Accelerator on early-stage #PropTech startups at CREtech New York during #NYCRealEstateTechWeek. Learn more and apply to join the 2025 cohort of the MetaProp Accelerator here: https://lnkd.in/e9E2ztYe

?? Highlights from our 2024 Annual General Meeting in NYC This week, we brought together our global community of Limited Partners, portfolio founders, and industry leaders to share insights on the trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities in real estate and technology. MetaProp is dedicated to building impactful relationships that empower our investors, portfolio, and team to collectively drive the long-term resilience of the built world. Our AGM is a direct reflection of this mission. We're deeply grateful for the continued trust of our LPs and energized by the boundless potential within our portfolio and the broader #PropTech ecosystem. Thank you to our many speakers for their insights and contributions: Portfolio Companies: Caren Maio (Get 100) Brian Hardecker (Truehold) William Clark (The Demex Group) Ely Greenberg (Kelvin ) Sheida Shahi (Adaptis) Dan Ryan (VergeSense) Ashwin Agarwal (Advocate Technologies) David Barakchian (Light RFP) Raffi Holzer (Palazzo) Industry Leaders and Partners: Maureen Waters (Measurabl) Bradley Tusk (Tusk Venture Partners) Julie Samuels (Tech:NYC) Laurent Grill (JLL Spark) Bryan McDonnell (PGIM Real Estate) MetaProp Team: Aaron Block Zach Aarons Zak Schwarzman Sage Shamsai David Friedman Jackson Feder Philip Barrett We'll be sharing more highlights from the AGM in the coming days—stay tuned! #PropTech #realestate #venturecapital #VC

Super excited to be presenting "10 Years of the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University" at the #CREtechNY conference this Thursday, November 14th. Join me and star 2024 #Accelerator graduate Valkyrie Holmes, CEO at Faura, on the #InnovationStage at 10:00am to learn about her experience and the program history, benefits, and details around applying for the 2025 cohort. If you're interested in becoming a #mentor or an early-stage #founder solving a big problem in the built environment, this presentation and fireside chat are definitely for you ?? #CREtechNewYork #MetaProp #PropTech #NYCRealEstateTechWeek

?? Apply now to the 2025 MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University: https://lnkd.in/e9E2ztYe Since day 1, our Accelerator has been purpose-built to equip entrepreneurs with the strategic guidance, funding, and network to scale in the multifaceted world of real estate. Now entering its 10th year, the MetaProp Accelerator has graduated over 50 startups, collectively raising more than $200 million in venture funding and achieving notable exits, including acquisitions by industry leaders like JLL, Comcast, Realtor.com, and Alarm.com. ?? Learn more about our 2025 program and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e9E2ztYe Thank you to Fifth Wall for capturing and sharing the program’s origin story and its unique value to early-stage PropTech companies. Watch the full interview between MetaProp’s Zach Aarons and Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace here: https://lnkd.in/esyUGPEv #PropTech #Accelerator #RealEstate #VC #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

If you haven’t brought your ticket to CREtech NYC on Nov 13/14th, NOW is the best time to do so!!! Also going to be a terrific week to be in NYC for Real Estate Tech Week organized by our friends at MetaProp. Zach Aarons Aaron Block Wes Mizell Zak Schwarzman

??We are 2 weeks away from NYC Real Estate Tech Week 2024!?? For the 9th year, MetaProp, in partnership with REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) and CREtech, is bringing together the world’s leading real estate innovators for a transformative week focused on the digitization and decarbonization of the built world. Join us in New York City from November 11-14 for insights, networking, and the latest in #PropTech. ? Flagship Event: CREtech ?????? ???????? (Nov 12-13) Taking center stage at Javits Center, this is the world’s leading conference for innovation and sustainability in the built environment. ???????? 25% ???????? ???????? ??????????????????????????????25. Register here ??https://lnkd.in/esmcrtrh 2024 Featured Events: → MetaProp Annual General Meeting and LP Dinner (Nov 12-13) An exclusive gathering of our global Limited Partners to share insights into what’s ahead for our industry, firm, and portfolio companies. → CREtech, Measurabl, Cherre, and Dealpath: VIP Cocktail Reception (Nov 13) Wrap up day one of CREtech New York with an exclusive cocktail event at Convene’s premier venue. Request an invitation here ? https://shorturl.at/nlcDg → Proptech Norway and Columbia University: Norwegian PropTech Summit (Nov 11) Showcasing leading research and advancements in the Nordic PropTech ecosystem and Center for Smart Streetscapes. → BuiltWorlds?AECO Innovation: A Full Lifecycle Perspective (Nov 12) Exploring major trends, themes, and innovations across building technology, design, construction, and operation of buildings. Register here ? https://lnkd.in/gqCA2FJi → Streetlife Ventures and Fram Energy: Increase Portfolio Value with Climate Tech (Nov 13) Discover how climate tech solutions can boost real estate value for property owners of all sizes. Register here ? https://lu.ma/36ov1nmr → Yardi and CREtech: Future of Technology Summit (Nov 12) Uncover and discuss the latest trends in built world innovation from the perspectives of global real estate CIO leaders. → JLL Spark: Networking at TidalForceVR (Nov 13) Explore immersive VR and see how virtual and augmented reality can drive innovation in commercial real estate. → Diplomat Capital's Women Leaders in Real Estate and PropTech (Nov 12) Celebrate and empower female founders and senior leaders in real estate with Robin Nevart Barone. → LMRE's 2nd Annual Poker & PropTech Night (Nov 14) Close out NYC Real Estate Tech Week with industry leaders from around the world for a night of high-stakes networking. Register here ? https://lu.ma/o2k049mx ?? View the full schedule, speakers, and registration info on our website here: https://lnkd.in/e-8RvtPq #PropTech #VC #NYCRealEstateTechWeek #NYC

Zach Aarons and MetaProp have played a pivotal role in the development of the proptech industry. Before Aarons founded MetaProp, which today is a leading proptech firm, he began his career in investment banking and later launched a walking tour startup, before transitioning to work in his father’s real estate firm. This blend of real estate and technology exposure sparked his interest in modernizing the real estate industry through technology. Like many leaders in proptech, he became passionate about using technology to enhance the efficiency and modernization of the real estate sector. Aarons went on to earn an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he combined his enthusiasm for New York’s startup ecosystem with the real estate industry. In a class led by General Partners from RRE Ventures, Aarons was encouraged to explore real estate technology further and even wrote a paper about emerging proptech companies like VTS, Hightower, and CompStak?. Aarons' career serves as a strong example of how leveraging one's unique strengths and experiences can lead to professional success, particularly in the early stages of a career. Learn about his story in this conversation with Fifth Wall CEO & CIO, Brendan Wallace. #proptech #realestate #entrepreneurship

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?? Applications are open for the 2025 MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University program! Entering its milestone 10th year since inception, the MetaProp Accelerator has graduated over 50 startups, who have collectively raised more than $200 million in venture funding and achieved notable exits, including 6 acquisitions by industry leaders such as JLL, Comcast, Realtor.com, and Alarm.com. Our flagship 22-week program provides up to eight early-stage startups with unprecedented access to strategic funding and new enterprise clients around the world. If your company is addressing critical real estate industry challenges and is ready to accelerate market penetration, we want to connect with you. We're thrilled to reveal our first 2025 cohort member: BuildrFi, a Miami-based startup streamlining financial workflows for the construction industry. We're also proud to announce our renewed partnership with the REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York), who will provide exclusive opportunities for its members to engage with cutting-edge PropTech innovations through events, pilot days, and mentorship programs. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e9E2ztYe Read more here: https://lnkd.in/enhTUuy6 #PropTech #venturecapital #VC #realestate #PropTech #accelerator #startupaccelerator #innovation