Tangent 💚 Proptech

Ryan Simonetti is the CEO and co-founder of Convene, a global hospitality company that owns and manages premium Meeting, Event & Workplace locations around the world. His unique expertise in real estate acquisitions, development, and finance has helped catapult Convene to become a pioneer in the commercial real estate industry. Ryan is also the co-founder & Chairman of Ease Capital, a digital-first commercial lending platform that combines data, technology & world-class customer support to streamline the multifamily financing process from end-to-end. Ryan has been recognized for his transformative achievements on Commercial Observer’s inaugural Power PropTech List, Real Estate Forum’s 50 Under 40 list, Inc. Magazine’s '30 Under 30', a list of America’s Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs; was named 'Top Entrepreneur' by Crain’s New York, and was a finalist in Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year® New York Awards.

(3:00) - WeWork's bankruptcy impact on the Office industry
(8:17) - Tech vs Real Estate valuations
(11:13) - Feature: Housing Trust Silicon Valley (site)
(12:26) - Office Markets comparison
(16:44) - Convene's performance & KPI's
(18:07) - Innovative experience management
(25:11) - Office AR & VR adoption
(29:07) - Ease Capital - tech-enabled Multifamily lender
(31:52) - Collaboration Superpower: Michael Jordan

💚 Learn more:
➡️ Convene's site
➡️ Ease Capital's site
➡️ Ryan Simonetti on LinkedIn
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💚 Feature:
➡️ Housing Trust Silicon Valley's site - Housing finance & public-private partnerships to create more equitable & affordable communities.

💚 Connect with Tangent:
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Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
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Edward Cohen on X
➡️ Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
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➡️ Zach Aarons on LinkedIn
➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn
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Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.

Creators & Guests

Host
Edward Cohen
Host & Executive Producer at Tangent
Host
Jeffrey Berman
Partner at Camber Creek
Guest
Ryan Simonetti
CEO & Co-founder at Convene

What is Tangent 💚 Proptech?

A new era is upon us, and Tangent💚 is back with our fourth new limited series, hosted by Proptech entrepreneur Edward Cohen, and venture capitalists Jeffrey Berman (Partner at Camber Creek) and Zach Aarons (Co-founder and GP at MetaProp). Tangent unites Proptech founders💡, real estate investors🏢, urban leaders🏙 and passionate creators🌎 who are improving our communities and cities. Join us to learn how we can solve present day challenges with innovative technology and greater collaboration.


💚Tangent Tank: Housing Crisis: Intrepid founders apply to come pitch their impactful business ideas to help solve the housing affordability, accessibility and supply crisis in the US and worldwide.



If you would like to apply to pitch your startup on Tangent Tank: Housing Crisis, email us your application to tangentcommunity@gmail.com .



💚Tangent Proptech: Proptech founders, real estate CEO's and urban leaders sharing groundbreaking companies, ideas, entrepreneurial lessons and inspiring stories. Stimulating debate may include the future of cities, the hybrid work era and Discomfort Zones (TM). Edward & Jeff cover also cover trending topics in Commercial real estate, Residential real estate, Proptech, Venture Capital and Finance with select industry experts.



If you're working with a non-profit org., a small business or an early-stage Proptech, that makes our communities and cities better, and would like to have your mission featured during our Features segment, please apply to tangentcommunity@gmail.com.



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Stay curious and always be learning! 🤓



PS. Do not take anything said on this podcast as investment advise or seriously, this is for entertainment purposes only. 🙃