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BuildTech: The AI and Tech Transforming Commercial Real Estate Development

Alumni Ventures invites NAIOP members to an exclusive session on the future of commercial real estate development through the lens of emerging AI and tech solutions.

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Join Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Ron Levin and Associate Jason Bird for a forward-looking discussion on how BuildTech and AI are reshaping design, construction, and asset management. Discover real examples of how breakthrough innovations are driving efficiency, sustainability, and profitability across CRE. This webinar is designed specifically for real estate executives looking to gain valuable insights in a rapidly evolving market.

The Alumni Ventures Investing team evaluates hundreds of deals per year and our portfolio of over 1,400 startups includes cutting-edge CRE, construction and PropTech companies like:

  • Canvas – Robotics to accelerate commercial drywall installation
  • Doorvest – Buy and manage residential rental properties remotely
  • Pacaso – Tech-enabled co-ownership of luxury second homes

Why Join?

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    🧠 Expert Insights:

    Learn from top investors on how AI and automation are streamlining real estate development.
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    🚀 Innovation Showcase:

    See real-world examples of startups transforming CRE tech stacks.
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    📈 Strategic Investment Lens:

    Understand where capital is flowing and why it matters for your portfolio or projects.
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    🏗️ Futureproofing Perspectives:

    Hear how smart tech is being applied to mitigate risk and increase long-term asset value.

Alumni Ventures is America’s Largest Venture Capital Firm for Individual Investors.

About your presenters

Ron Levin
Ron Levin

Managing Partner, Seed Fund

Ron has spent his career in a variety of entrepreneurial, leadership, and business development roles. He has been an angel investor and advisor to over a dozen technology startups. Ron was Co-Founder and CEO of TravelPerk, a VC-backed travel management platform that is now a “unicorn” company with thousands of employees and customers across the globe. Prior to TravelPerk, he started the B2B division of Booking.com and before that was a consultant with McKinsey & Co. Ron began his career at Lycos, one of the web’s pioneer search engine and web portals. Ron graduated from Babson College and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is the author of the impact-focused book, Higher Purpose Venture Capital.

Jason Bird
Jason Bird

Associate, Seed Fund

Jason contributes his expertise in financial analysis, sales development, and market research to the Seed team. Previously, Jason served as an Analyst at Yard Ventures, specializing in sourcing and conducting due diligence for investment opportunities across various stages. His professional background is primarily in sales, with significant experience in real estate and tech sales. Jason is also an entrepreneur, having co-founded Hinzu, a one-stop promotional outlet offering development, design, marketing, and startup advice services to artists. Jason is an alumnus of Babson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on entrepreneurship and finance.

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