“Algae naturally performs about 50% of the planet’s carbon capture. We’re harnessing this incredible natural process to solve multiple environmental challenges at once,” explains David Gory, CEO of AirBuild, an environmental biotechnology startup that’s turning polluted water into clean resources while capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Nature’s Carbon Capture Technology, Decentralized AirBuild was born ...
“Sunlight is the ultimate disinfectant,” says Brooke Pfautz, founder of Comparent, as he explains his mission to bring transparency to the vacation rental industry. With a spotlight logo symbolizing his commitment to “shining a light in dark corners,” Pfautz is transforming how property owners find managers and how quality property managers get discovered. From Financial ...
Mario Cambardella’s love for the outdoors began long before he became a leader in the landscaping industry. “I was always the kid in the backyard playing in the creek, getting new shoes muddy. I can still hear my mom rattling the wooden spoon, upset about the mud tracked through the house, but I just love ...
Water has always been a central concern for Esther Altura. Growing up in Israel, she learned early on that conservation is not optional. That lesson stayed with her and now shapes the mission of DrizzleX, the water management technology company she co-founded and leads as CEO. “In Israel, every kid grows up knowing that water ...
In commercial real estate, where multimillion-dollar transactions hinge on dense and often inconsistent paperwork, time is rarely spent on flashy software. Instead, it is consumed by the tedious work of reviewing, organizing, and processing documents, which slows down deals and drains resources across the industry. “80% of time in commercial real estate goes into dealing ...
Land surveying, one of humanity’s oldest professions dating back to ancient Egypt, is poised for significant technological advancement. While aerial drones have already begun changing the industry, the next technological step appears to be ground-based: robotic dogs and humanoid robots capable of navigating complex terrain with high precision. “I foresee robotic dogs or humanoid robots ...
With most homebuyers starting their search online, visual presentation has never been more critical. Collov.ai is helping real estate professionals meet this demand with speed and precision. The Silicon Valley-based startup has developed AI foundation models with spatial intelligence tailored for real estate, enabling agents to virtually stage properties in seconds instead of days. “We ...
After syndicating over $7.5 billion in real estate deals and selling his previous company with $1 billion in assets under management, Michael Anderson, Founding Member of PREIshare, could have enjoyed a well-earned retirement. Instead, he’s tackling one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: the lack of liquidity for limited partners in real estate syndication deals. ...
In today’s evolving commercial real estate landscape, data-driven decision making has transitioned from competitive advantage to absolute necessity. As organizations navigate the complexities of hybrid work models, cost optimization, and sustainability requirements, occupancy intelligence has emerged as a critical tool for forward-thinking CRE leaders. “Traditional methods of planning and allocating space based on headcount alone ...
As federal drone bans reshape the industry, American manufacturers are filling the gap with secure, high-efficiency platforms—offering real estate firms a strategic edge in a rapidly evolving market. In the fast-moving world of real estate development, where timelines are tight and margins depend on accuracy, the rise of drone technology has changed the game. But ...
“We’re experiencing a significant growth period for EV charging amenities, particularly in multi-family housing,” notes Chris Kluesener, Co-founder & CEO at Matcha Electric, a company specializing in EV charging solutions for apartment buildings. While public charging networks struggle with various challenges, residential settings are seeing substantial progress through innovative business models addressing critical infrastructure gaps. ...
“Last year we caught 3,610 leaks. We reported them so quickly to the buildings that not one of those turned into an insurance claim,” says John Rusk, co-founder of ProSentry, a risk mitigation service that significantly improves how multi-family buildings detect and respond to water and gas leaks. That’s a remarkable statistic: 3,610 potential disasters ...
“For every 50 contractors that retire, only seven enter the workforce. And in 2025, we’re facing a 50,000 employee labor shortage across the US,” explains Shanna Greathouse, Founder and CEO of pigybak, a platform connecting local contractors with nearby projects. This stark reality is driving an innovative response: micro-community networks that are changing how construction ...
“Everybody wants to adopt AI, but nobody knows how to. If you show up at people’s doors and say, ‘I’m building for you,’ people are really receptive to solutions,” observes Francesco De Camilli, Co-Founder and CEO of Uniti AI. This sentiment captures the current paradox facing the real estate industry: eagerness to embrace artificial intelligence ...
“People have been working on instant title searches for 25 years. The race is on to do an instant search, with underwriters well-positioned because they own all the data, and data is king,” says Erich Wiedel, President of Mortiles, describing the technological competition reshaping the title insurance industry. The title insurance sector, traditionally methodical and ...
