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Congratulations to MetaProp General Partners Zach Aarons and Zak Schwarzman for being named to Inman's 2024 "Best of PropTech" list! We’re in great company, with several MetaProp portfolio companies and industry peers also receiving recognition for their leadership in shaping real estate innovation: Nora Apsel (Morty), Brian Hardecker (Truehold), Marc Minor (Higharc), Clelia Warburg Peters (Era Ventures), Brendan Wallace and Sarah Liu (Fifth Wall), Jeffrey Berman (Camber Creek), and Constance Freedman (Moderne Ventures). The future of #PropTech is bright ??. Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/ecxb5jkF #VC #venturecapital #realestate

?? Exciting fireside chat with Columbia Business School and Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation students exploring transformative trends in #PropTech, guided by Zach Aarons.

Congratulations to 2024 MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University graduate Matthew DeSarno of Verfico Technology on being named to D Magazine's 500 CEOs for 2025. #PropTech

Last week, JLL Spark Partner Laurent Grill presented at the MetaProp annual general meeting. During the event, Laurent and Dan Ryan of VergeSense discussed the relationship between CVCs and start-ups. Thank you, MetaProp for hosting! #PropTech #VentureCapital #CVC Masatoshi Kodaka, Jay Sehgal, Joji Goto, Mike Ferrigno

Welcoming Philip Barrett to MetaProp’s Advisory Board! Phil brings a wealth of experience from his many leadership roles at PGIM Real Estate and has been a valued collaborator with MetaProp since 2017. A steadfast advocate for the global PropTech space, Phil is widely respected across international real estate and capital markets. His insights will be instrumental as we continue institutionalizing MetaProp’s platform and expanding our reach. In addition, Phil’s recent academic achievements and hands-on work in decarbonization directly strengthen MetaProp’s core mission: to ensure and improve the long-term survivability of the built world, leveraging technology to create a more affordable, sustainable, accessible, and resilient paradigm for the real estate industry. We’re excited for the impactful role Phil will play in MetaProp’s continued growth. Read more from MetaProp Co-Founder and Managing Partner Aaron Block here: https://lnkd.in/ek7Y8YuF #PropTech #RealEstate #Innovation #ClimateTech #decarbonization #CRE

?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/es8gmPKw Join MetaProp's Investment Team in a high-impact role that offers direct exposure to all aspects of #venturecapital. This internship is ideal for current or recent graduate students or select exceptional undergraduates seeking to launch their #VC career through hands-on experience in an environment that is dynamic, fast-paced, high-performance, and supportive. What sets you apart: > Passionate about the intersection of #technology and #realestate > Previous experience at a VC firm or technology startup (preferred) > Self-starter with exceptional analytical and organizational skills > Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment > High energy with a competitive drive and entrepreneurial spirit Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/es8gmPKw #PropTech

?? 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