5 PEOPLE WE CAN’T WAIT TO
LEARN FROM AT INMAN
CONNECT NEW YORK
JANUARY 29, 2019
The CEO of a top CRM company. The COO of one of the most innovative real estate
technology corporations in the country. A blockchain and cryptocurrency expert. What do
these three people have in common? For starters, they’re some of the most influential
figures in the real estate industry. And lucky for us, they’ll all be with us at Inman Connect:
a week-long event where today’s real estate leaders can learn, network, and grow with one
another.
With hundreds of brilliant individuals speaking at the conference and discussing
everything from social media to MLS, there will undoubtedly be a wealth of knowledge
passed around. Though real estate is one of the largest industries in the world, it’s also one
of the slowest to evolve in terms of technology. Here are five people dedicated to
innovation, making it their mission to move the industry forward in a myriad of ways.
Zvi Band
CRMs have been around for years, but Band has played an integral role in developing one
specifically tailored to real estate. As the co-founder and CEO of Contactually, Band knows
what brokerages are looking for when it comes to technology. His platform is conveniently
designed in order for agents to extract the most value from their relationships, helping
them automize, simplify, and prioritize their communication with clients across all their
devices. With features like professional email templates, a customizable follow-up
reminder system, and an easy-to-navigate pipeline productivity interface, Contactually lets
agents work smarter—not harder.
It’s fitting that the seasoned engineer and entrepreneur will be speaking on a panel called
“The Brokerage-Vendor Relationship” on Tuesday, January 29th at 2:20 p.m., specifically
advising on the top things companies need to know before investing in new software.
Band promises to share tips on how to maximize the tools agents already have as well as
how to decide when it’s time to make an upgrade. Band’s technological expertise and
innovative attitude are sure to make for an enlightening and motivating speech.
Maëlle Gavet
Known for their out-of-the-box thinking and rapid expansion, Compass’ focus is on
digitization, creating the model of a modern real estate brokerage. Having served as the
COO of the company for the past two years (and helping it close a $400 million round of
seed funding last September), Gavet has invaluable knowledge regarding real estate
technology. Gavet will be appearing on the panel entitled “Lighting a Fire in the Age of
Innovation” on Wednesday, January 30th at 10:15 a.m. As the Chief of Operations, Gavet is in
a unique position to speak about the multi-billion dollar business. We can’t wait to see
what she and Compass have planned for 2019.
Natalia Karayaneva
Blockchain, Bitcoin, crytocurrency—you’ve no doubt heard these terms. But what do they
have to do with the real estate industry? Well, according to Karayaneva—the CEO of Propy,
a global property store and decentralized title registry built on Ethereum blockchain—the
answer is a lot. An expert on some of the most exciting yet risky technology in recent
history, Karayaneva knows that blockchain and cryptocurrency continue to be buzzed
about topics in the estate industry and remain at the forefront of numerous technological
and financial-based discussions. We can’t wait to catch her on the “Enhancing the
Consumer Experience Through Technology” panel on Monday, January 28th at 3:35 p.m.,
where she will discuss the limitless potential this technology presents for real estate
transactions.
Jessica Edwards
Ranked the #1 realtor at Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, Edwards is truly an expert
when it comes to luxury property worldwide. Not only that, but she has also been making
waves for her work on the company’s YouTube page, hosting short, educational videos with
topics like the difference between a condo and a townhouse and sharing
key tips for first-time sellers. The content has amassed millions of views, making her a
recognizable face in the industry and accessible resource for people all across the globe.
It’s more than appropriate that Edwards will be appearing on the “Agent Connect” panel on
Tuesday, January 29th at 10:35 a.m.
Mike Schneider
Everyone knows they can increase their business by taking on new clients, but many
people don’t realize they can also expand their reach by maximizing relationships they
already have. One of the biggest mistakes agents can make is not understanding the full
value and potential of current clients. The CEO and Co-founder of First, a predictive
analytics platform that uses artificial and predictive intelligence to help make client
outreach more effective, personal, and timely, Schneider is a master at growing
businesses and maintaining meaningful client relationships. Better yet, the platform’s
features are specifically designed to help you save time. This balance is invaluable
anywhere, but it is especially crucial in the real estate market. We can’t wait to get his
insight during the discussion entitled “Hunting, Fishing, and Farming: Finding People Who
Need You” on Wednesday, January 30th at 2:05 p.m.
Who are you most excited to see at Inman Connect this year? Which panels are you most
looking forward to? Don’t miss our CEO Malte Kramer on the “From Marketing to Closing:
Automating the Deal” panel Tuesday, January 29th at 10:25 a.m.
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