The industry is coming together in Chicago for the sixth annual iOi Summit, a two-day conference on August 28th and 29th where NAR's venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will host a pitch battle competition. Each participant will give a four-minute live presentation about their product or service, followed by a four-minute rapid-fire question-and-answer session with a panel of judges. The 12 participating startups were announced this morning.
Overview of participating companies:
Azure uses 3D printing technology to build sustainable, affordable housing. Faura provides loss control solutions for insurance companies and homeowners of high-risk properties. Home Lending Pal leverages AI-powered underwriter and borrower insights to provide equitable solutions for homebuying. Kukun is a real estate data, analytics, and application platform for industries serving homeowners and homeowners. LeanCon produces data-driven insights and automates project planning and management for developers and construction companies. Maverick Systems leverages data to help brokers identify top talent, foster agent loyalty, and optimize performance. PremiseHQ creates an advanced digital workforce to streamline property management tasks. PropTexx provides generative AI, data analytics, and actionable real-time business intelligence for the real estate industry. Scout empowers agents to find and engage homeowners with AI-driven automated, personalized email outreach. Tether RE improves critical safety for agents from first client contact to closing. Tuesday is a social MLS app built exclusively for agents. Unlock helps consumers unlock the power of home equity with no interest or monthly payments.
The winner will receive $15,000, a booth at NAR’s annual conference (NAR NXT) in November, secure a meeting with SCV management and be featured in the next issue of REALTOR® Magazine.
Congratulations to everyone who was selected! We look forward to seeing them take to the stage at the end of next month.