Keats Ali

CTO

Lincoln Property Company

Keats Ali is a seasoned technology expert with over 20 years of experience across various industries. As the Chief Technology Officer at Lincoln Property Company, Keats will oversee all aspects of information technology (IT), including infrastructure, security, enterprise applications, data architecture, and property technology. With his extensive knowledge and skills in developing and scaling technology solutions, he plays a crucial role in driving digital transformation and enhancing the client experience at Lincoln. In his previous role as Vice President at Hines, Keats was responsible for leading the emerging technologies program and improving the digital client experience. He successfully integrated existing and emerging technologies to digitally transform the company’s commercial real estate and investment management sectors. Keats also worked closely with external venture funds to identify and invest in technology firms tackling important issues such as climate change and aging infrastructure. Prior to joining Hines, Keats spent nearly a decade at Chevron Corporation where he led the company’s large-scale digital finance transformation using advanced technologies like AI, ML, and Data Analytics. He also made significant contributions to digital HR, IT infrastructure, and operations transformation at Chevron. Keats’ career also includes influential positions at BMC Software and HSBC Holdings where he streamlined operations through digital transformations.

Ibrahim AshShohail

CEO

Aqar

Ibrahim AshShohail, an experienced technology leader with over a decade of experience in technology, drives innovation as the Chairman & CEO of Aqar, the award-winning real estate platform in Saudi Arabia. Aqar empowers property owners, brokers, and seekers with cutting-edge solutions, streamlining the Saudi real estate landscape. Prior to joining Aqar, his record includes executive and technical management, engineering, product management, and extensive experience in various sectors such as financial technologies, e-commerce, collaborative economy, technology platforms, and technical consulting services. He achieved success in his technical founding role at Hala Group, one of the largest financial technology companies in business payments and digital wallets, and in the technical executive management at Hunger Station, the largest food ordering platform in the Kingdom. He also worked at Nimblify to provide consulting services for startups in digital transformation, building internal technical teams, cloud transformation, and software engineering. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from King Saud University, and he has many recognized professional certifications and licenses.

Angel Baltimore

SVP, Information Technology

NAA

Angel Baltimore is the Senior Vice President of Information Technology at the National Apartment Association (NAA), where she leads the organization’s enterprise-wide technology strategy. In this role, she is responsible for aligning information technology operations with NAA’s broader organizational objectives, ensuring a secure, scalable, and member-focused digital infrastructure. She brings extensive experience in digital strategy, enterprise technology, and organizational transformation. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Digital Strategy and E-Commerce at the American Pharmacists Association, where her leadership resulted in the development and execution of a multi‑million‑dollar, three‑year digital transformation strategy. That work modernized digital platforms, strengthened data capabilities, and significantly enhanced the member and customer experience. Earlier in her career, she held senior technology roles at the State Department Federal Credit Union and the American Institute of Architects, building a strong foundation in technology operations, infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making across complex organizations. At NAA, she works closely with executive leadership and senior stakeholders to define the role of information technology across the association. She oversees technology operations, infrastructure, data, and applications management, and leads teams focused on delivering sustainable, audience‑first solutions that support NAA’s members and mission. Her leadership and impact have been recognized industry-wide. She is a recent recipient of Momentive Software’s Bring on Better Leader of the Year award, honoring leaders who drive meaningful change through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to better outcomes.

Blake Berg

SVP Development & Construction

DC Partners

As the Chief Development Officer at DC Partners, Blake Berg is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in the real estate and construction industry. With a proven track record, he serves as a dynamic leader overseeing all facets of development, design, and construction within the organization. Before joining DC Partners, Blake co-founded DB Partners, a highly successful commercial real estate development and construction management firm boasting a national portfolio of commercial development projects. His experience at DB Partners showcases his strategic prowess and ability to navigate complex projects within the industry. Prior to his entrepreneurial venture at DB Partners, Blake held the position of Director of Construction at WeWork in New York City. This role allowed him to contribute to the dynamic and fast-paced environment of a prominent company in the real estate sector. Earlier in his career, Blake refined his skills in construction management during his tenure at Turner Construction.

Mike Bergelson

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Glencrest Group

Mike has built and led three successful technology businesses focused on using data to personalize and improve end-user experiences. ​ Most recently, he was the co-founder and CEO of Everwise, a technology company focused on creating high value, personalized learning experiences for employees of clients such as Salesforce, Genentech, Twitter, Best Buy and AmEx. He led all aspects of the business with an emphasis on sales, marketing, product vision and fundraising ($26M of venture capital with Series B led by Sequoia Capital). ​ His first venture, Audium, grew into a market leader with its customer interaction technology that, today, helps personalize billions of calls for large enterprises around the globe. After selling Audium to Cisco in 2006, Mike led product for Cisco’s customer contact business unit and, eventually, led strategy for the enterprise collaboration division. ​ He also co-founded adMarketplace, an early advertising-technology provider and was a strategy consultant with First Manhattan Consulting specializing in helping to calculate, drive strategy and operate with customer-level profitability, work that led to the widely adopted discipline of customer-relationship management.

Jeffrey Berman

General Partner

Camber Creek

Jeffrey Berman has more than two decades of experience and deeply rooted relationships in the start-up, real estate and venture capital ecosystems. Jeffrey is a General Partner at the world’s first proptech venture capital firm, Camber Creek, where he sources deal flow, leads due diligence, makes investment decisions and serves on the boards of numerous portfolio companies. Prior to Camber Creek, Jeffrey was a Principal at one of the Washington DC area’s largest privately held real estate development and management firms where he was involved with a number of large - scale repositioning projects such as University Town Center & Downtown at the Gardens. Jeffrey is also an active early stage investor backing more than a dozen startups including Side, Flex, Oxygen, Jackpocket, Kindbody and Rappi. He is a graduate of the Stern School of Business at New York University.

Matt Boras

Managing Director & Head Of The RADV Fund

RXR

Matt Boras is the Managing Director and Head of RADV at RXR, where he focuses on early-stage technology investments within the real estate and construction industries. Prior to joining RXR in 2018, Matt was a Vice President at Colony Capital, now DigitalBridge, where he was a member of the special situations group focused on private equity investments across multiple sectors. Previously, he was a Vice President at NorthStar Asset Management Group where he focused on real estate acquisitions and credit investments. Before joining NorthStar, worked in the acquisitions group at Five Mile Capital focused on distressed debt and opportunistic real estate investments. Matt holds an AB in International Relations from Brown University and is a Kauffman Fellow.

Steve Boyack

Chief Operating Officer

JVM Realty

Steve Boyack is the Chief Operating Officer of JVM, where he drives the strategy and vision to provide best-in-class multifamily communities throughout the Midwest. As part of his role, Steve is responsible for the performance of JVM's property management platform, as well as overseeing its corporate operational functions including technology and innovation, sales and marketing and asset management. Over the course of his more than thirty-year career, Steve has demonstrated a track record of maximizing asset values by building resilient platforms and high performing teams through his strong leadership, broad experience, and keen insights. As a member of several industry advisory boards and associations, Steve is a recognized subject matter expert and thought leader, with particular focus on integrated property technology. Prior to joining JVM, Steve served as COO and global head of property management for CA Ventures, a parent company of CA Student Living, where he laid the foundation for the firm's European student operating platform (Novel Student), global sustainability initiative, wellness program and innovation department.

Mike Brewer

Co-Founder

Multifamily Media Network

With three decades of experience in multifamily operations, Mike is passionate about fostering productive environments emphasizing data-driven decision-making and streamlined workflows. His expertise spans leadership, customer service, negotiation, marketing and advertising, social media, talent development, coaching, and mentoring. Guided by a commitment to excellence and innovation, Mike consistently delivers top-tier performance and drives profitable business outcomes.

Gabriella Brignardello

Principal

Fika Ventures

Gabriella Brignardello is a Principal at Fika Ventures, an early-stage fund based in Los Angeles that invests across B2B software, fintech, marketplaces, and digital health. Her primary focus areas include fintech, proptech, construction tech, and vertical SaaS. Gabriella began her career as a consultant at Parthenon in the industrials private equity practice before transitioning to a venture role at WndrCo, a consumer tech multi-stage fund. Outside of Fika, Gabriella is very involved in fundraising and operational initiatives for Mi Casa de Angeles, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit she founded in 2009 that is dedicated to improving the quality of education in underserved areas of Peru, her father’s home country. Gabriella holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Symbolic Systems with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction from Stanford University.

Kelley Brine

President

Rose Valley Capital

Kelley Brine is a transformational real estate executive with more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale asset management, development, and operational platforms across multifamily and student housing portfolios. As President of Rose Valley Management, Kelley oversees a $2 billion, 10,000-unit national multifamily portfolio. She leads enterprise strategy, operational performance, capital deployment, and organizational development across a 200+ person team. Under her leadership, the firm has accelerated growth through owner-operator acquisitions and expanded third-party management partnerships, while driving disciplined execution, NOI expansion, and portfolio optimization. Prior to Rose Valley, Kelley served as Executive Vice President at HH Red Stone Properties, where she directed a 10,000-bed student housing portfolio and led $800 million in acquisitions. She delivered a 98% occupancy rate for five consecutive years while executing complex repositioning strategies and strengthening institutional capital relationships. Earlier in her career, Kelley spent 15 years as Managing Partner of a New York-based residential real estate firm, where she built and led high-performing property management and development teams in one of the nation’s most competitive markets. During this time, she developed a reputation for operational rigor, revenue growth, and hands-on leadership. A passionate advocate for innovation in real estate and women in leadership, Kelley serves on the advisory board of Girls Gotta Run, a nonprofit supporting girls’ secondary education in Ethiopia through athletics and mentorship.

Jonathan Buckelew

Co-Founder

CRE AI Studio

Jonathan Buckelew has spent over a decade in real estate private equity building, scaling, and modernizing multifamily asset management teams — integrating technology and AI into every layer of portfolio strategy and property operations. Beginning his career at DRA Advisors, he has led teams across the NYC and Southeastern markets, developing a conviction as early as 2020 that AI and automation would fundamentally change how assets are managed. That conviction became a movement: Jonathan now shares his approach with more than 16,000 LinkedIn followers and co-founded CRE AI Studio, an educational platform where hundreds of commercial real estate professionals learn to apply AI in their workflows. He brings a rare combination of institutional operating experience and hands-on technical fluency to everything he does.

Jeanne Casey

Head Of Real Asset Ventures

Nuveen

Jeanne Casey is the Global Head of Proptech and Innovation at Nuveen, leading investments and insights in Proptech for the firm. Previously, Jeanne was a Principal at MetaProp, a New York-based venture capital firm. Prior to joining MetaProp, Jeanne was a founding team member and Vice President at Digital Alpha where she worked on the launch, fundraising, and deployment of a $300 million growth equity fund focused on digital infrastructure. She has previous experience with Cisco and Morgan Stanley, and holds a MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA with honors from Johns Hopkins University. Jeanne Casey leads investments and insights in Proptech for Nuveen Real Estate. Jeanne has a background in venture capital, private equity and technology, with prior roles at MetaProp, Cisco and Morgan Stanley. She is a graduate of Harvard Business School and Johns Hopkins University.

Amanda Cox

President & COO

Bellaire Partners

Amanda Cox serves as the President & COO; Co-founder for Bellaire Services Corporation and Bellaire Multifamily Management. Within Bellaire Services Corporation, she leads the team in asset acquisition efforts and monitors performance through the lifecycle of the portfolio. Within Bellaire Multifamily Management, Amanda supports the property operations team, leads value- add initiatives, and spearheads business development efforts. She is passionate about being a solution to underserved Texas syndications and has successfully built the third-party business for the firm directly through referrals who have witnessed and attested to her leadership. Ms. Cox has spent the last 18 years in multifamily property management, and before joining Bellaire Services Corporation, she was overseeing 11k units amongst 8 markets across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas as a Regional Vice President of Operations with one of the largest Texas based property management firms. She is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management, of which she served as the President of the Austin Chapter in 2020, and currently holds a seat in the International Governing Council for the organization. She is a mentor to many and is also a strong believer in knowledge growth, thus she is continuously expanding her industry knowledge beyond her B.A.in Business Management from Texas State University by achieving her CAM in 2013, ARM in 2014, and earned her CPM designation in 2016.

Jonathan Crosier

CTO

Kilroy Realty

As Chief Technology Officer, I lead modernization agendas that integrate data, AI, and cloud capabilities to deliver measurable improvements in operational performance, client experience, and long-term value creation. With over 15 years at the intersection of business and technology, I’m known for aligning IT strategy with enterprise goals, unlocking portfolio intelligence, and delivering results that drive growth, efficiency, and shareholder value. I work closely with executive leadership to ensure technology functions as a strategic enabler—not just a support role.

Michael DiMella

CEO

Charlesgate

Michael is a 20-year multifamily strategist and CEO of CHARLESGATE who brings a rare blend of operator realism and venture-style vision. Michael leads a team at CHARLESGATE known for challenging industry conventions to design and execute innovative approaches to property operations, marketing, and leasing that outperforms the market for partners and clients across their portfolio - while always keeping people-first outcomes at the forefront.

Dan Doyle

President & COO

The Beach Company

Dan Doyle joined The Beach Company in 2004. Today, as President & Chief Operating Officer, Dan is responsible for the overall operations of The Beach Company and its real estate interests throughout the Southeast. He has over 30 years of real estate industry experience, with the majority spent in the multi-family residential development and management sectors. Dan’s undergraduate and graduate degrees are from the University of Michigan. His community involvement includes serving on the Board of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, Operation Home, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, its Executive Committee and past Chair of its Developer’s Council. Under Dan’s leadership, the company’s footprint has expanded to more than 20 areas in the Southeast to include dynamic emerging cities such as Greenville, SC, Nashville, TN, Richmond, VA, and Huntsville, AL.

Mollie Eisler

Vice President

Neuberger Berman

Mollie is the Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Almanac Realty Investors, the private real estate investment platform at Neuberger Berman. She spearheads efforts within the Almanac portfolio to adopt and implement new technologies, improve internal processes, and drive innovation. Mollie also leads the firm’s portfolio-wide data initiative, chairs the AlmanacAI Committee, and hosts the biennial Almanac Real Estate Technology Summit. She has been involved in the PropTech scene since 2017, and prior to joining Almanac in 2022, Mollie was the Vice President of Ventures at WAM Equity Partners where she made investments in early stage PropTech companies. Before that, she worked as an internal consultant and strategist at IBM. Mollie graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and a minor in Marketing.

Mariana Estrada

Chief Strategy Officer

RPM Living

Mariana Estrada is the Chief Strategy Officer at RPM Living, where she leads technology, strategic planning, ancillary and centralized services. With nearly twenty years in the multifamily industry, she brings deep expertise in scaling operations, improving performance, elevating associate and resident experience, and driving innovation across a national portfolio. Mariana holds a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and received her CPM designation in 2015.

Rachael Ferrera

Manager, Investments & Ideation

Zachry Construction Corporation

Rachael Ferrera is a dedicated leader with over 17 years of experience at Zachry Construction Corporation, where she currently serves as Manager of Investments & Ideation. She holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and has driven key initiatives in Estimating, ERP implementations, Project Controls, and more - consistently bringing innovation and strategic insight to her work. Rachael also plays an active role in advancing the construction industry through board service and cross-sector collaboration between AEC professionals and technology innovators.

Dan French

CEO

Northpoint

Dan French brings more than two decades of leadership experience in real estate operations, investments, and property management to his role as Chief Operating Officer at Northpoint. He oversees all core operational functions, including process optimization, technology integration, team development, and portfolio performance. Dan’s focus is on building a scalable, data-driven operational platform that supports Northpoint’s long-term growth and delivers superior service to clients and residents. Prior to joining Northpoint, Dan played a key role in scaling multifamily and single-family rental platforms across Texas and Florida, contributing to organizations that collectively managed and transacted over $2 billion in assets. His background includes leading cross-functional teams, improving operational efficiency, enhancing resident experience, and supporting strategic capital initiatives.

Josh Gampp

CTO

UDR

Josh Gampp is a seasoned technology executive and is currently the Chief Technology Officer at UDR, Inc., a leading real estate investment trust specializing in multifamily housing. In his role at UDR, Josh is responsible for overseeing the company's Centralized, Marketing, and IT operations. In addition, he helps lead innovation efforts for the company and has been key in expanding UDR’s reputation as an innovation leader during his tenure. He brings a wealth of expertise to the position, having worked in various technology focused roles for over 20 years.

Dave Garland

Managing Director

Second Century Ventures

Dave Garland invests in technology and entrepreneurs that promise to advance the global real estate industry. As Managing Partner of Second Century Ventures (SCV) - the venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors®, he oversees NAR REACH: the world's top real estate technology scale up program. As an industry practitioner, Dave has acquired, owned and managed portfolios of single family residential, commercial and development properties across America. He has provided two decades of strategic advisory and board services to numerous, public and private real estate and financial technology firms. Dave lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Raja Ghawi

Partner

Era Ventures

Raja Ghawi is a Partner at Era Ventures, a new Proptech-focused venture capital firm that invests in ideas that leverage technology and innovation to reimagine the built environment. Born and raised in Homs, Syria, he is a graduate of Harvard University where he studied bioengineering. Raja started his career as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company and also spent time with QuantumBlack, McKinsey’s AI/ML arm. Most recently, he was the Investment Director at Suffolk Technologies, the corporate venture arm of Suffolk Construction, where he invested in Contech and Proptech startups and helped them scale through the firm’s network and resources.

Mick Gilbert

Director Of Energy & Sustainability

Fairstead

Yuval Golan

CEO & Co-Founder

Waltz

Yuval Golan is the Founder and CEO of Waltz, a Fintech-Proptech-Wealthtech startup providing foreigners with a simple, remote experience to invest in, purchase, and financially manage U.S. residential real estate. Golan was recently featured in Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, The Washington Post, Inman, and HousingWire, and quoted in and other leading international media outlets with over 2.5 billion impressions globally. In addition to global news coverage, he has received accolades such as The 2024 Inman Best of Proptech, The Miami Israel Collective Community Recognition Award, and The FiNext Leadership Visionary Award. Golan has managed operations generating billions of dollars in revenue across 18 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. His expertise spans M&As, leveraged buyouts, venture capital, and real estate investment, with a portfolio of properties in the U.S., Europe, China, and Israel. He is an experienced executive in business development, consulting, finance, fund-raising, operations and sales (B2C, B2B, B2G, G2G). He was previously the CEO of Unique 1 Asia International, which provided strategic consulting and project management services.

Ali Haidar

SVP, Head Of Real Estate Portfolio Management

GIC

Ali is a seasoned real estate investment professional with 16 years of global experience in portfolio and asset management, investment strategy, designing scalable & resilient data ecosystems, data governance, and artificial intelligence. He currently leads the Portfolio Management team for the Americas at GIC, where he is responsible for performance oversight, portfolio exposure, data analytics, strategic asset planning, and partner and investment return optimization across a multi-billion dollar real estate platform. Ali is widely recognized for resolving complex financial structures, particularly in distressed assets and evolving market environments. His leadership includes reworking leases, executing hold-sell analyses, and driving critical allocation decisions through in-depth performance review and exposure management. He combines strategic acumen with technical strength in data analytics, portfolio modeling, and reporting systems. He is well-versed in data governance and cleansing, and is actively integrating LLM and AI capabilities into real estate workflows to enhance insight and scale. Prior to GIC, Ali was a Senior Director at EY, where he advised Fortune 500 companies and institutional investors on capital markets, acquisitions, divestments, restructuring, valuations, and digital transformation strategy. Ali holds a MS in Real Estate Finance from New York University (NYU).

Brad Hargreaves

Founder

Thesis Driven

Brad is the editor of Thesis Driven, a publication covering innovation in the built world. Over the past decade he has co-founded General Assembly, a pioneer in education and career transformation specializing in today's most on-demand skills, as well as Common, a multifamily operating company focused on innovative housing typologies like coliving. In addition, Brad sits on the boards of Playcrafting and StageGlass and is an advisor to a number of companies including Breef, Stacklist, and Arrange.

Anne Hollander

VP, AI & Innovation

WinnCompanies

Anne is a strategic advisor for real estate organizations with over twenty years of experience leading strategy and technology development across real estate, technology, and financial services companies. Prior to The Strategic Edge, Anne founded, developed, and sold two technology companies, steered strategic planning and development for an $18 billion affordable housing & commercial real estate portfolio, and established impactful partnerships with Fortune 100 companies and real estate industry associations.

David Howard

Principal & Founder

Real Estate & Housing Advisors (REHA)

David Howard is Principal and Founder of Real Estate & Housing Advisors (REHA), a public affairs and consulting practice based in Washington, DC working with housing companies - owners, investors, developers - to understand and respond to issues involving policy and media scrutiny. David is a frequent speaker and author on a range of real estate and housing issues, to include single-family and multifamily rental housing; build-to-rent development and investment; housing affordability; corporate operating and business practice; and institutional ownership.

Prior to founding REHA, David served for six years as CEO of the National Rental Home Council (NRHC), the nonprofit organization representing the interests of the single-family rental housing industry. As NRHC's first CEO, David was instrumental in developing and delivering the single-family rental housing industry's public affairs agenda, establishing a presence for the organization and industry on Capitol Hill and in state houses and city halls across the country. During his time at NRHC, David frequently testified on behalf of the industry in legislative and regulatory hearings, and was regularly featured in the mainstream and trade press, to include the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNBC, NBC Nightly News, and other media outlets.

David has also served in executive roles at the Home Builders Institute, workforce development affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders; the Urban Land Institute (ULI), an international research and policy organization supporting sustainable urban development and responsible land use practice; and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit), the trade association representing the REIT and publicly traded real estate industry.

Chris Johnson

COO

University Partners

Chris Johnson is the Chief Operating Officer at University Partners, where he leads operations strategy, asset management, and IT systems. Focused on driving efficiency and innovation, he oversees initiatives that optimize asset performance at scale across the organization. Prior to joining University Partners, Mr. Johnson served as Senior Vice President of Property Operations at UDR, where he led portfolio operations, platform innovation, revenue management, FP&A, and data analytics for over 60,000 apartment homes. Mr. Johnson joined UDR in 2012 as an Internal Auditor before transitioning into Operations in 2013, where he supported new development, redevelopment, and NOI-enhancing opportunities on the West Coast. He later moved into portfolio management and was promoted to Vice President and Area Director for the Southern California region in 2018.

Tony Julianelle

CEO

Atlas Real Estate

Tony has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the finance and real estate industry. Before joining Atlas Real Estate, he was a senior leader at a top-four bank, overseeing cross-functional teams in the US and overseas. He leads the overall strategy and direction of Atlas Real Estate while maintaining a relentless commitment to the firm’s values and culture. In 2024, under Tony’s leadership, Atlas Real Estate was named Best of Colorado Property Management for the seventh consecutive year by ColoradoBiz Magazine. In addition, Tony was awarded Most Admired CEO by the Denver Business Journal and he is a finalist for CEO of the Year in the 3rd Annual SFR Industry Awards.

Dalia Kalgreen

VP

Unified Residential

Dalia Kalgreen is a multifamily leader and passionate advocate for using AI to strengthen the human side of property management. She focuses on transforming mindsets, elevating teams, and teaching organizations how to work with technology in ways that feel practical, empowering, and genuinely usable. In addition to her work with Unified Residential and Direct Path Solutions, Dalia serves the industry as a Region 3 Delegate for the National Apartment Association, the Vice President of Education for the Columbus Apartment Association, and a member of the Columbus Apartment Association’s Board of Trustees. Whether she’s consulting, teaching, or speaking on national stages, her mission remains the same: empower people, elevate leadership, and shape a future where tech and humanity operate in true partnership.

Chris Kelly

General Partner & Co-Founder

Stackpoint

Chris Kelly is a serial entrepreneur and Co-Founding General Partner at Stackpoint, a venture studio that conceives, funds, and builds agentic AI companies in high-barrier industries. Chris and his co-founder Adam Pase have created over $2 billion in equity value across multiple ventures. Previously, Chris co-founded Convene and EvoJets, which generated over $2B in revenue and attracted hundreds of millions in funding. Known for his hands-on support of founders, he brings deep operating experience and a powerful network to every stage of company building. Chris has been named twice to Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30” list of Most Promising Entrepreneurs and recognized by Ernst & Young, Crain’s, and CoreNet Global for his leadership in entrepreneurship.

Paul Kurzawa

President

Centennial Real Estate

Paul is a real estate executive with over 25 years of open-air, lifestyle, and enclosed mall real estate experience. Throughout his industry tenure, he has worked for some of the most distinguished global real estate and entertainment companies in the world including The Blackstone Group, Equity Office Properties, DreamWorks Animation, Westfield Corporation, and Caruso. Most recently, Paul served as Chief Operating Officer for CenterCal Properties where he was responsible for the oversight and leadership of the entire operating company and was responsible for the launch of its third-party advisory business. Paul’s most notable accomplishments include launching a $660 million redevelopment and repositioning project for Willis Tower in Chicago, the largest redevelopment project undertaken by The Blackstone Group anywhere in the world and the development of 8500 Burton Way and The Americana at Brand; both mixed-use developments located in Los Angeles. He held leadership roles in the redevelopment of Westfield Century City and Westfield Valley Fair and oversaw the executive management of Westfield’s west coast operations. Paul also pioneered a multimillion-dollar retail development and entertainment business for DreamWorks, launching two first-of-its-kind location-based entertainment concepts specifically developed to embrace and enhance the changing retail environment.

Jackie Lee

CEO

Brandywine Homes USA

Jackie Lee is the CEO of Brandywine Homes USA, a leading property management firm overseeing more than 4,000 single-family rental homes across 13 markets. Under her leadership, Brandywine has evolved from a single-client operation into a high-performing, process-driven organization serving some of the largest institutional investors in the country. With a background spanning maintenance operations, leasing, and property management, Jackie brings hands-on experience and strategic insight to the single-family rental sector. She has led efforts to standardize operating procedures across markets, improve leasing velocity, and streamline maintenance workflows—while also launching resident-facing initiatives like flexible payment plans and limited hardship assistance programs. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Jackie serves on the board of the Georgia Rental Home Council. Her leadership is guided by a clear personal mantra: do the right thing—for residents, employees, and partners alike.

John Luff

Founding Partner

Beach Street Development

As Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner at Beach Street Holdings and Beach Street Development & Operations, John and his partners are leading the development and operations of a portfolio of pioneering surf-lagoon anchored resort, club, and residential projects in top tier markets across the United States. Beach Street's projects sit at the intersection of real estate, technology, hospitality, wellness and active lifestyle culture. John has been at the forefront of the surf park and surf-anchored real estate movement for over a decade. He co-founded Surf Park Central and Surf Park Summit, the first media platform and global conference dedicated to the surf park and man-made surf anchored real estate industry. Beach Street’s current developments include DSRT Surf in Palm Desert, California—the first surf-lagoon anchored for-sale residential community and resort in North America (currently under construction, opening Summer 2026)—along with large-scale projects in Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, South Florida. Beach Street is also the long-term operator of Atlantic Park Surf in Virginia Beach, VA which is also currently in the final stages of construction and scheduled to open later this summer.

Braden Lyons

VP

Slate Asset Management

Braden joined Slate in 2019. He is responsible for the asset management of Slate Grocery REIT and Slate’s investment strategy focused on essential real estate assets in North America, including managing relationships with joint-venture partners, supervision of third-party property management and leasing professionals, preparation of annual operating budgets, and approval and execution of capital spending and leasing programs. He previously managed investor relations for both of Slate’s publicly-listed REITs. Prior to joining Slate, Braden was on the real estate investment banking team at Scotiabank. He holds an Honors Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University.

David Madrid

VP, Innovation & Venture

AvalonBay

David is VP of Innovation and Venture at AvalonBay, where he drives NOI through product incubation, strategic investing, and P&L ownership. He’s built and scaled business lines across real estate tech and global alternatives, with full-cycle experience from concept to execution. A trained architect turned operator, David brings a systems-thinking lens to growth and capital allocation. He chairs the firm’s Innovation Committee and is a frequent speaker on sustainability, strategy, and investing. David holds an M.Arch from Penn and a B.S. in Architecture from UNLV.

Erin Mahone

SVP, Innovation & Implementation

CLS Living

Erin Mahone brings over 15 years of experience to her role as SVP, Innovation and Implementation at CLS Living. She has served in diverse roles from Leasing Professional to Regional and National Training Support. At CLS, Mrs. Mahone specializes in training and customer experience and is certified by Forbes Travel Guide. She developed CLS’s proprietary 5-Star Service Training platform, which integrates luxury hospitality standards into multifamily property management. At CLS, Mrs. Mahone is responsible for leading innovation and implementation efforts, driving process improvements, and introducing strategic solutions that enhance operational efficiency and performance.

Robin Mesirow

Global Innovation

PGIM Real Estate

Robin is a member of the Global Innovation Team at PGIM Real Estate. She is responsible for leading innovation initiatives to enhance operations both internally and at the property level through the use of technology. Robin was involved in establishing an AI strategy for the company which laid the groundwork for expansion of AI applications across the firm. Robin holds a MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from the University of Michigan.

Alexandra Nicoletti

Partner

Camber Creek

Alexandra Nicoletti is a Partner at Camber Creek and supports the firm’s deal flow, diligence, transactions, and portfolio management. Alexandra currently serves on numerous Camber Creek portfolio company boards. Prior to joining Camber Creek, Alexandra worked in real estate private equity; her roles included acquisitions and asset management positions at several leading real estate investing and operating companies globally, including Brookfield Properties, Norges Bank, and Apollo Global Management. She has over a decade of experience structuring complex deals and has closed commercial real estate transactions and managed portfolios totaling over $10 billion in value. Alexandra began her career in real estate investment banking at Goldman Sachs. She received a BS from Duke University.

David O'Reilly

CEO

Howard Hughes Holdings

David O’Reilly is the Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hughes, responsible for driving the sustainable growth of the company’s assets and unlocking meaningful long-term value across the company’s portfolio. He previously served as the company’s President and as its CFO, the role in which he joined Howard Hughes in 2016. As the architect and leader of the company’s 2019 Transformation Plan, he realized meaningful reductions in overhead, executed on the sale of non-core assets, and refocused the company on its highly profitable MPCs. His leadership has successfully positioned the company for growth, further diversifying Howard Hughes’ funding sources and increasing its liquidity to enable the company to pursue value-creating opportunities. Prior to joining Howard Hughes, Mr. O’Reilly served as Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer of Parkway Properties, a New York Stock Exchange-traded real estate investment trust focused on office properties. He served in the position from November 2011 through October 2014 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in August 2012. He also served as the company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer from May 2012 through August 2012. Previously, Mr. O’Reilly served as Executive Vice President of Banyan Street Capital and as Director of Capital Markets for Eola Capital LLC. He served in the investment banking industry as Senior Vice President of Barclays Capital Inc. and in a similar capacity for Lehman Brothers. Mr. O’Reilly graduated from Tufts University with a BS in Civil Engineering and received his MBA from Columbia University.

Roman Pedan

CEO & Founder

Kasa

Roman Pedan is the Chief Executive Officer of Kasa Living, Inc., the leading flexible accommodations brand and manager which he founded in 2016. Roman has over a decade of experience in real estate investing and technology entrepreneurship. He was an early team member at KKR's Real Estate Private Equity group where he worked on hotel transactions totaling $1.2 billion across the U.S. and was involved in every hotel transaction that KKR closed during his tenure. Roman was also an early team member at Juniper Square, a market-leading investment management platform, and was the founder of a startup called book.ly, a profitable, vertical e-commerce website that sold more than $15mm of textbooks. Roman earned a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.S. in Economics with a Real Estate and Finance concentration from The Wharton School, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. In addition to leading Kasa, Roman is an avid skier, traveler, and reader with particular interests in hospitality organizations, history, and leadership.

Ryan Perez

EVP

Capital Square Living

As executive vice president of Capital Square Living, Ryan Perez is responsible for marketing, business solutions, revenue management and learning and development. With a core focus on operational performance and business analytics her role guides Capital Square Living’s digital strategy, customer experience, expense control, rent growth and technology platforms.

Clelia Peters

Managing Partner

Era Ventures

Clelia Warburg Peters is the Managing Partner of Era Ventures, a venture capital firm she founded in 2022 to invest in innovative business models that reimagine the physical world. Previously, Clelia was a Venture Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, supporting the firm's Proptech practice and investments. Prior to Bain Capital Ventures, she was a co-founding Partner at MetaProp, one of the foundational early-stage Proptech venture funds. Clelia was the President of Warburg Realty until its sale to Coldwell Banker in 2021, where she worked alongside her father, CEO Frederick Warburg Peters. She currently lives in her native city of New York with her husband and two children.

Jeremy Poteet

EVP, Technology

JBG Smith

Jeremy Poteet is the EVP of Technology at JBG SMITH where he leads a team of business minded technologists responsible for technology and innovation based transformative initiatives. He has over 20 years in real estate technology across many asset types in the real estate space and is passionate about the adoption of technology and leading others in solving complex process, technology, reporting, and organizational challenges.

Andy Power

CEO & President

Digital Realty

Andrew (Andy) Power is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Digital Realty. Andy also has served as Digital Realty’s President since 2021 and as Chief Financial Officer since 2015 with responsibility for global portfolio operations, technology development and innovation, service provider and enterprise customer solutions, asset management and information technology, as well as the company’s financial functions across its global platform. Prior to joining Digital Realty, Andy held positions of increasing responsibility at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he most recently served as Managing Director of Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging Investment Banking and was responsible for relationships with over 40 public and private companies, including Digital Realty. Prior to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Andy was employed by Citigroup, where he held similar positions. During his career, he has managed the execution of over $30B of public and private capital raises, including the largest REIT IPO to date, and more than $19B of merger and acquisition transactions. Andy was part of the lead underwriting team that advised Digital Realty on its initial public offering in 2004 and served as a lead manager on nearly every subsequent public capital raise. Andy serves on the Board of Directors of Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), where he is a member of the audit committee and investment committee. He has also joined The Real Estate Roundtable’s Board of Directors for a three-year term on July 1, 2024. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Analytical Finance from Wake Forest University.

Jay Richard-Yu

VP, Tech & Innovation

Jamestown

Jay Richard-Yu, VP of Tech & Innovation at Jamestown, is a visionary leader dedicated to infusing the “wow” factor into Jamestown’s premier mixed-use properties and vibrant communities. With an unrelenting passion for the intersection of creativity, technology, and discovery, Jay champions elevating digital marketing, pioneering proptech solutions, and avant-garde innovation to craft unforgettable experiences that both delight and inspire. Under Jay’s stewardship and with his experience supporting pilots and deployments of emerging and new technologies, Jamestown’s assets remain at the cutting edge of technology in the commercial real estate landscape. His innovative approaches range from immersive LED screens and interactive digital kiosks to dynamic experiential programming, EV and parking operations, and state-of-the-art AV/IT solutions. These initiatives not only enhance the guest experience but also drive NOI and create operating efficiencies for Jamestown’s teams and properties. Jay is a relentless innovator, consistently pushing the boundaries of technology to amplify guest and tenant experiences.

Ryan Serhant

CEO & Founder

SERHANT.

Ryan Serhant is one of the most successful and well-known real estate brokers in the world and he is credited with innovating and changing how real estate is sold. He is the founder and CEO of SERHANT., a multidimensional real estate brokerage that sits at the intersection of media, entertainment, education, and technology. Ryan is an award-winning innovator, entrepreneur, producer, author, public speaker, educator, content creator, and star of multiple TV shows, including the two-time Emmy-nominated Million Dollar Listing New York and star and executive producer of Netflix’s first NYC-based real estate reality show, Owning Manhattan. Prior to SERHANT., for more than a decade, Ryan led the #1-ranked residential real estate sales team in New York City. In September 2020, during the height of the pandemic and amid uncertain market conditions, Ryan launched SERHANT., a next-generation real estate brokerage built as a content-to-commerce ecosystem, with a vision to change the way real estate is viewed, bought, and sold. SERHANT.’s flywheel model spans its award-winning in-house film studio, tech-enabled edtech subsidiary SellIt.com, and the S.MPLE AI platform, creating scalable customer acquisition across brokerage, education, and content creation. Since then, the firm has solidified its position as one of the fastest growing and top real estate companies in New York City, now operating in 15 states, and has become the most-followed real estate brand in the world, amassing over 10 million followers across all social platforms, and a critically acclaimed Netflix-series. Under Ryan’s leadership, SERHANT. has grown to more than 1,500 agents and over 200 employees. The firm approaches real estate with a business model flywheel that includes content, community, pop culture and commerce – and SERHANT. received the prestigious industry award as the 2025 Inman Most Innovative Brokerage. The firm is headquartered in Manhattan and has a 15,000-square-foot headquarters in the heart of SoHo called ‘SERHANT. House,’ which was designed to be the real estate brokerage office of the future and serves as part office, part creative studio, and part clubhouse.

Seth Siegler

Chief Innovation Officer

eXp Realty

Seth is the Chief Innovation Officer at eXp Realty with a past that includes two startup exits and a couple of technology patents. At eXp, he leads innovation initiatives focused on applying AI, automation, and other emerging technologies to help agents work smarter, grow their businesses, and drive operational efficiency. He started in real estate as an agent and broker, but spent most of his career as a startup founder in real estate technology. After multiple acquisitions, exits, and leadership roles, he joined eXp about six years ago to focus on innovation at scale. Seth lives in San Diego, CA, with his wife, 7-year-old son, and a very mischievous goldendoodle.

Jack Sipes

Partner & EVP

Dominium

As Partner and Executive Vice President, John “Jack” Sipes led Dominium’s property management department, handling more than 34,000 owned/managed units in 19 states. He was responsible for managing all property management operations staff along with the marketing, maintenance and purchasing, and compliance functions. He is particularly proud of his focused efforts to develop leaders at all levels of Dominium. Jack will hold an advisory role in which he focuses on special projects and programs that he is passionate about. Sipes is a West Point graduate and has an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. After proudly serving his country as a US Army officer throughout the world, he embarked on a career of progressive leadership in property management at Archstone, CWS Capital Partners, and WinnResidential.

Ethan Smith

CEO

Graphite

Ethan is Founder and CEO of Graphite, a premium Vertical AI Growth Agency that helps companies like Webflow, Notion, and MasterClass drive sustainable revenue growth via SEO, content, and AEO.

Bryan Smith

CEO & Trustee

AMH Homes

Bryan Smith was appointed Chief Executive Officer of AMH and named a member of the company's Board of Trustees in January of 2025. Prior to his current appointment, Smith served as Chief Operating Officer since 2019, helping drive the company's growth to become a leading owner, operator, and developer of single-family rental homes in the U.S.  Smith has held several leadership positions at AMH since the founding of the company, including Senior Vice President of Acquisitions before its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2013 and Executive Vice President and President of Property Management. As of 3Q24, AMH owns a geographically diversified portfolio of approximately 60,000 rental homes, and has built more than 180 communities and over 11,000 properties through its in-house development program.

Adam Smolyar

Chief Innovation & Technology Officer

American Landmark Apartments

Adam Smolyar serves as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at American Landmark and is a member of the Senior Executive Management Committee. In his role, he leads the firm's enterprise technology strategy, innovation agenda, and digital transformation across core systems, data architecture, cybersecurity, and resident-facing platforms — with a focus on outcomes over tools. Adam brings 30 years of experience driving complex technology and innovation initiatives across real estate and related industries, most recently as Director of Innovation Initiatives and Tech Investments at UDR, and previously as Chief Marketing and Technology Officer at the Urban Land Institute. His career also includes senior roles at Savills, JFNA, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Pitney Bowes, and KPMG Consulting. Adam holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Boston University.

Kazim Somji

SVP, Information Technology

Fengate Asset Management

Kazim Somji is Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Head of Technology at Fengate Asset Management, an alternative asset manager, where he leads enterprise technology, data, AI, and cybersecurity strategy supporting Fengate’s real estate platform. He partners closely with business leaders to build secure, scalable platforms that improve operations, strengthen risk management, and support long‑term value creation. Previously, Kazim led business‑first technology transformations across financial services and served as CTO of a Brookfield Asset Management–backed technology firm.

Jameson Valone

AVP, Marketing

Macerich

Jameson Valone, AVP, Marketing, Macerich Jameson leads digital marketing for Macerich, overseeing a multidisciplinary team that manages all web, email, social, SMS, paid media and reputation management platforms. He is also a product leader for Quikspace, a proprietary platform to browse and lease commercial space online. Prior to this, he was head of marketing for BrandBox, a solution enabling direct- to-consumer brands to open physical retail stores. He holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and a BA in advertising from Pepperdine.

David Voorhees

Executive Director Of Labs

Keller Williams

David Voorhees serves as the Executive Director of Labs, the innovation hub of Keller Williams (KW). He ensures the voice of the real estate agent remains as the foundation of KW technology and solutions. Voorhees is focused on disrupting the traditional approach to real estate. He trains and consults internationally with 1000s of real estate agents and teams on systems and models, technology and best practices. Voorhees also serves as the owner of a top producing Austin, Texas-based real estate team, Voorhees/Powell Real Estate Group. Since 2015, Voorhees has served as a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams.

Brendan Wallace

CEO & Chief Investment Officer

Fifth Wall

Brendan Wallace is founder, CEO & CIO of Fifth Wall, the largest investment firm focused on technology for the built environment. The Firm is driving the growth of nearly 170 companies, backing category-defining PropTech leaders such as Opendoor, Procore, Blend, Hippo, and Bilt. It's supported by nearly 115 of the world's largest real estate owner-operators including CBRE, Hilton, Hines, Marriott, Public Storage, Related, and Starwood. Prior to starting Fifth Wall, Brendan co-founded Identified, a workforce optimization data and analytics company that raised $33M of venture funding and was acquired by Workday (NYSE: WKDY) in 2014. He also co-founded Cabify, the largest ridesharing service in Latin America, and has been an active investor, leading more than 60 angel investments. Brendan started his career at Goldman Sachs in the real estate, hospitality, and gaming group before joining Blackstone’s real estate private equity practice. He graduated from Princeton, where he received his BA in political science and economics. He received his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

David Walther

CRO

Asset Living

David Walther is responsible for partnerships, strategic initiatives, and M&A for Asset Living. David has worked in finance for over 15 years, gaining experience and expertise in real estate, acquisitions, and financial reporting. Prior to Asset Living, David worked at companies such as KPMG and RSM providing transaction advisory services. At Asset Living, his goals include driving organizational growth through acquisitions and leading initiatives for continuous improvement. ‍ David is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelors and Master of Business Administration from Valparaiso University. When David is not in the office, he enjoys kayaking, reading, and spending time with his wife and two kids.

Donal Warde

Principal

Folio Strategy Partners

Donal Warde is the Principal of Folio Strategy Partners, where he advises real estate investment firms on portfolio strategy, data infrastructure, and operational execution. He spent nine years at HQ Capital Real Estate (now CP Capital), managing $2.4B in multifamily portfolios with Investment Committee voting rights across an $11B AUM platform. He subsequently held CEO and director-level roles at real estate technology companies and inside institutional owner-operator portfolios, gaining hands-on experience in how data and technology create value at the property level. Donal has authored six research papers published in AFIRE Summit Journal and Thesis Driven, and serves on the board of Columbia University's Real Estate Alumni Network (RENCAA). He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.

David Weiden

Founding Partner & Managing Director

Khosla Ventures

David Weiden is a co-founder and Managing Director at Khosla Ventures, a $20b venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. David focuses on Internet, enterprise and financial services. Within real estate, David has served on the board of directors of companies including Opendoor and co-manages a residential real estate portfolio. David has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes as one of the top technology investors.

Christopher Yip

Managing Partner

RET Ventures

Since joining RET Ventures as Partner in 2019, Chris has overseen much of the firm’s activity, including leading new investments, fundraising and providing guidance to RET’s growing portfolio of real estate technology companies. Prior to RET, Chris spent twelve years at global private equity firm TPG, where he led growth investments in tech-enabled companies and partnered closely with CEOs and entrepreneurs. He began his career as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. Chris has an MBA from the Stanford GSB as well as an AB in Economics and an SM in Computer Science from Harvard University.