Spencer Rascoff – Co-founder of Zillow: Rascoff has been instrumental in revolutionizing online real estate listings. Zillow’s user-friendly platform and ‘Zestimate’ feature changed the way individuals buy and sell homes, making property valuation data accessible to the masses.
Gary Keller – Co-founder of Keller Williams Realty: Under Keller’s leadership, Keller Williams has ventured into the tech space with tools like “Kelle”, an AI-driven virtual assistant, emphasizing the importance of technology in modern realty.
Brian Chesky – CEO of Airbnb: Chesky’s Airbnb transformed the real estate rental market. The platform not only made it easier for people to rent out their properties but also created a new paradigm of travel accommodations.
Glenn Kelman – CEO of Redfin: With Redfin’s technology-driven approach, Kelman emphasizes a consumer-first model. Redfin’s tools, like the ‘Home Price Tool’, have set it apart by empowering customers with data.
Rob Reffkin – Founder and CEO of Compass: Compass, under Reffkin, utilizes technology to simplify the real estate process. It integrates multiple facets of the home-buying process into one platform, from searching for a home to closing the deal.
Mike DelPrete – Real Estate Tech Strategist: Known for his insights into the intersection of real estate and technology, DelPrete’s analyses and reports are invaluable to anyone interested in the future of digital real estate.
Dottie Herman – CEO of Douglas Elliman: Herman, leading one of the nation’s oldest and largest real estate firms, recognizes the importance of digital transformation. Douglas Elliman’s collaboration with tech platforms indicates her vision for a tech-integrated future in realty.
Ragnar Lifthrasir – Founder of IBREA (International Blockchain Real Estate Association): Lifthrasir is pioneering the integration of blockchain into real estate. His association explores the many ways blockchain can simplify and secure property transactions.
Ryan Gorman – CEO of Coldwell Banker: Steering a legacy real estate brand, Gorman has championed technological innovations like the CBx tech platform, which uses big data for property listing strategies.
Brendan Wallace – Co-founder of Fifth Wall Ventures: Wallace’s firm focuses on technology innovations within the Built World. By investing in tech startups that benefit the real estate industry, Fifth Wall bridges the gap between property and technology.