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  • Meet the RE Tech Executive: Eric Eckardt from Purplebricks

    Geek Estate Blog

    In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Eric Eckardt, the CEO of Purplebricks in the US. Without further ado… What do you do? As U.S. CEO, I’m responsible for Purplebricks’ U.S. market growth, penetration and profitability. I am tasked with preserving Purplebricks’ core principles and culture of excellent customer service, value for money, transparency and convenience. In my role, I lead cross-functional teams that span across product, development, operations, …

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  • THE 2017 #CRE #TECH CEO OF THE YEAR IS?

    Duke Long Blog

    Arie Barendrecht CEO WiredScore. Company Founded. 2013 Company Headquarters. New York, New York Website: www.wiredscore.com Company employees approximately 11-50. WiredScore is the organization behind Wired Certification, the internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate that helps landlords design and promote their buildings' great digital connectivity to tenants. In an increasingly tech-driven economy, connectivity is fast becoming the most criti…

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  • Durst Organization, anonymous sources dish on Amazon’s rental strategy

    The Real Deal – New York

    The Durst Organization is suing Amazon after a lease imploded in 2014 and isn't shy about talking about the details. Durst representatives and court documents from the ongoing suit, reveal that the company spent $1.6 million tailoring New York office space to the tech giant's specifications only for the company to walk away from the deal, which was worth $20 million, according to the New York Post. Anonymous sources, out of fear of reprisals, told the Post Amazon negotiates deals and t…

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  • Emirates unveils super fancy private suits with virtual windows

    Curbed – National News

    A luxurious new way to fly has touched down courtesy of Emirates. Last month, the Dubai-based airline unveiled brand new cabins for its Boeing 777 fleet, and they’re truly in another class. The First Class private suites are fully enclosed and offer up to 40 square feet of personal space, with floor to ceiling sliding doors, reclining “zero-gravity” seats, virtual HD windows, a pull-out dining table, integrated vanity, and a plethora of other high-end amenities. Designed in collaboration with Me…

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  • From chicken farm to tech powerhouse: As Microsoft’s campus renovation plans emerge, look back at the site over the years

    BizJournal – Commercial Real Estate

    Microsoft is planning a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the company's Redmond campus. Here's what the land looked like throughout the past 100 years:

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  • Related’s Floyd Warkol among Tech Titans honored by Brooklyn Tech Alumni

    Real Estate Weekly

    Nov 30, 2017• Nov 22, 2017• Nov 20, 2017• Nov 13, 2017• The Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation celebrated the 95th anniversary of the specialized high school by honoring three Titans of Tech at its annual gala at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. Gayle King, co-host of CBS this Morning and editor at large of O magazine; actor and comedian Tracy Morgan and Debra Lee, chairman ad CEO of BET Networks, came out to support the event. The gala honored Brooklyn Tech graduates Floyd Warkol (‘65), …

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  • Friday Flash: A matter of style

    1000 Watt Blog

    You can say that Dave Liniger rode the 100% commission business model into the industry like a wild-eyed desperado, turning real estate forever into an agent town.   You can say that Gary Keller’s intellectual contributions (“The Millionaire Real Estate Agent“ is our industry’s Great Book) have been at least as impressive as the growth of his franchise. You can say that Realogy’s Richard Smith mastered a mix of financial brilliance and brand caretaking in franchising’s mature years. You can say …

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  • Connect/Reflect: Network! Network! Network!

    Inman News – Features

    No stranger to Inman Connect New York, Coldwell Banker Director of Media Engagement Lindsay Listanski shares how the personal and professional relationships fostered and grown at Inman Connect have changed not only her career, but also her life. We recently sat down with Lindsay to discuss her take on how to make the most of Connect, learn where she likes to focus and hear her tips for how to network most effectively at evening events. SAVE MY SEAT You've been coming to Inman Connect New Yo…

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  • Tech Giants Leading the Charge Toward Smart Cities

    Hightower Blog

    There is a lot of talk about smart cities that are being built, or in the works, and it could spell big changes for the commercial real estate industry. Just as Amazon is changing the face of CRE with its purchase of Whole Foods and its expansion into other areas of physical retail real estate, as well as planning a second headquarters that will likely have smart-city elements, certain firms and organizations are now rethinking how an entire community can be built from scratch. If they have a su…

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  • CRE Tech Buzzwords: What You Need to Know

    Reonomy

    Surprising to many, the commercial real estate tech scene has become quite sophisticated. Initially slow to adopt tech, the industry now relies on an array of apps and software solutions to meet its needs. But the rapid growth of the CRE tech landscape has led to confusion for some customers. Struggling to keep up with all of the tech jargon? You’re not alone. With continually changing terminology and advancements in tools, there is always more to keep up with. Yet neglecting to learn the most c…

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