Join The Proptech House at SXSW 2025
Hosted by the US Proptech Council
March 9th, 11 AM - 6 PM | Free to Attend!
800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
AGENDA
Keynote | From Zero to Viral: Scaling Startups with Social Media
Jarod Angeher
A leading real estate influencer with over 230,000 followers and 100 million views on social media. A licensed Texas Real Estate Agent, he brings expertise from his previous roles at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.
Currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Texas, Jason serves as CEO and Head of Sales at Mo.Ai, an AI-powered platform for real estate agents. He has strong industry connections, including with the CEO of Compass Real Estate and the President of Keller Williams Texas.
AI in Real Estate
Anne Hollander
GTM leader & board member with twenty years of experience in leading go-to-market strategy, launching innovative AI products and platforms, strategic planning, and building value-based partnerships with growing companies in the commercial real estate (CRE), financial services, and B2B technology industries.
John Andrews
I am a seasoned innovator with a career defined by adaptability, collaboration, and a relentless focus on creating value. I’ve driven digital transformation at Fortune 500 companies across retail, brand, and technology sectors, delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in dynamic environments.
As a startup trailblazer, I reshaped consumer industries like photography and founded a company that positioned social media at the forefront of retail media innovation. Today, as Retail Co-Innovation Director at Ricoh USA, I partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute cutting-edge retail solutions. My work integrates collaboration and experimentation, leveraging Ricoh's expertise in six core areas to drive measurable results.
Moderator - Kate Ritter
I started my career as an early adopter of new technology in the cosmetic industry. I was one of the first airbrush certified makeup artists in the country. After almost 20 years in the entertainment industry, where my (and my team's) work could be seen in British Vogue, Emmy magazine, countless music videos, editorials, commercials, red carpets, and on TV; I pivoted!
Like many others, 2020 shut down my industry and my agent closed her doors.
After 8,500+ tech enabled room designs, along with feedback and requests for products from agents and homebuyers; my team and I started building out the Homekynd studio. A proptech and retail tech SAAS platform. Homekynd utilizes proprietary AI to turn and flat photo into a 3D playground creating beautiful renders in minutes, not days. Follow along as we pave a new path for reimagining spaces!
Sports Tech: Smart Stadiums and Beyond
Ryan Petkoff
Ryan Petkoff is a dynamic leader, strategic advisor and consultant who partners with startups and legacy businesses to build solutions that create meaningful value. Ryan’s expertise as an operator and an advisor ranges from strategy development and execution to high-level marketing, communications and storytelling, capital raise and allocation, change management, crisis mitigation and executive coaching.
Before launching his consulting practice, Ryan spent almost 20 years in the sports industry, where he helped transform the Kansas City Chiefs into one of the most successful franchises in global sports. As a top executive at Hunt Sports Group (the parent company of the Lamar Hunt family’s sports franchises), Ryan was "one of the driving leadership forces behind the Chiefs’ ascent to the top of the NFL" (Sports Business Journal).
Jordan Enke
Jordan Enke is the Senior Vice President of Stadium Operations at Austin FC, where he plays a key role in overseeing the management, maintenance, and overall operations of Q2 Stadium. With extensive experience in venue operations, Enke ensures that the stadium delivers a world-class experience for fans, players, and event organizers. His responsibilities include facility management, event logistics, security, guest services, and sustainability initiatives, all aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Austin FC’s home venue.
Before joining Austin FC, Enke built a strong background in stadium and event operations, working with major sports venues and organizations. His expertise in optimizing fan experience, implementing innovative stadium technologies, and leading large teams makes him a vital part of Austin FC’s leadership. Under his direction, Q2 Stadium continues to be recognized as one of the premier soccer venues in Major League Soccer, hosting not only Austin FC matches but also international soccer games, concerts, and other large-scale events.
Enke’s leadership in stadium operations reflects his deep commitment to excellence in sports venue management, ensuring that Q2 Stadium remains a top destination for fans and an asset to the Austin community.
Moderator - Amy Polvado
After graduating from Purdue University in 1998, I spent a few years working in the software and semiconductor manufacturing industry. In 2003, I began my career in commercial real estate as a general contractor. By 2014, we were in 16 states building retail stores.
Along that journey, began real estate investing in 2008 and created a vertically-integrated real estate private equity firm with more than $1 billion in assets under management. In 2019 founded an AI proptech company, Facilimax, to solve the inefficiencies in the commercial real estate industry.
Currently, serve as Founder and CEO of Facilimax and Chairwoman of the US Proptech Council, the trade association for the proptech industry in the United States.
Climate Resistant Housing Strategies
Jennifer Castenson
An experienced business professional with 20 years of driving true results. Unique level of flexibility, innovativeness and passion for success.
• Depth of knowledge in the built environment, including established relationships with leaders in all verticals.
• Eagerness to develop knowledge and broaden skill set.
• A propensity to try the untried.
• Ability to translate business needs into programs for long term success.
• Experienced leader, facilitator and team manager.
• Contributing writer to Forbes.
Judy Roessner, AIA
Nick Wanzenried
I am a highly experienced and effective technology executive delivering a relationship-enabled, consultative approach to supporting the transformation of enterprise client workflows, processes and business via software and data.
Proudly supporting CoreLogic’s key customers and internal stakeholders, I’ve developed a reputation for:
➜ Creative, solution finding, and problem solving with a track record of revenue producing and industry defining product innovations
➜ Effective and impactful support of the sales process and developing new business organically
➜ Excelling in enabling transformational change or constant incremental change for customers
➜ Working with and between the customer and the delivery team to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
➜ Building loyal, trusted working relationships with customers.
Moderator - Dan Weisman
Have you ever looked at something and it’s changed your entire career path? Between my sophomore and junior year of college I was exploring Chicago, looked up, and saw the construction of a 70+ story building. That was it…I started my degree in engineering and never looked back. I continue to be a part of the real estate, development, and construction industries but my career has evolved where I now have a heavy focus on future trends, technology, and business process in these spaces.
Today, I enjoy engaging with people and strategizing on how the future of the industries, including technological advances, can positively impact business performance. With open minds and an eye on the future, there is a huge opportunity to create competitive advantages, minimize risk, and accelerate growth. Working with others to collaboratively plan for “what’s next” and help future proof one’s business is what I love to do.
Space Tech to Proptech: The Next Frontier
Dr. David J Lary
As a Professor of Physics at the Hanson Center for Space Science, I have over 30 years of experience in applying science to solve real-world problems and support societal needs. My mission is to use smart sensing technologies, such as distributed sensing systems, machine learning, wearables, and remote sensing, to provide scientific insight and decision support for preemptive human protection, the environment, and human health.
I love working with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and students to develop and deploy innovative sensing solutions, such as robotic teams, unmanned aerial vehicles, smart city sensors, and biometric sensors. I have also contributed to the advancement of knowledge and education in the fields of atmospheric chemistry, big data, smart cities, and health applications, through multiple publications, awards, and teaching roles. I am passionate about using science to create a more sustainable and resilient society.
Noah Schochet
I strive to design and build things that make the future brighter!
I am a former mechanical engineer at SpaceX where I wore many hats. I worked as a mechanical design engineer on the Starlink User Terminal, and designed/built/tested/exploded rockets on the Starship program.
I attended Princeton University, majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Robotic Intelligent Systems.
I am working non-stop on amazing startups that use innovative technology to solve problems that are truly worth solving.
I have experience in AR/VR, solar+battery systems, autonomous vehicle systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, CAD, manufacturing, 3D printing, industrial automation, software engineering, and rapid prototyping.
Moderator - Umair Surani
Space nerd turned built environment sustainability and resilience champion. Knack for simplifying complex problems, delivering robust solutions, and bridging cultures. On a mission to optimize buildings, commercialize innovative cleantech and proptech, and transform HVAC businesses.
Skilled at developing and executing creative strategies for public and private sector organizations to optimize health, comfort, energy usage, and carbon footprint of our built environment. 14+ years of experience with software (EAM, CMMS, digital twins) and hardware (heat pumps, controls) solutions.
Open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring opportunities to drive a just energy transition.
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