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Philip Russo

A noted writer and speaker on Proptech, Philip Russo is Special Correspondent for the Commercial Observer's weekly newsletter, Proptech Insider.

In 2019, Phil founded PRUSSO Proptech Consulting, a full service advisory and consulting business for Proptech startups, encompassing investor and client networking, as well as a unique CEO training experience. A 16-year veteran of commercial real estate communications, from 2016 through 2018 he was the Founding Partner of MetaProp Advisors, and Chief Communications Strategist for all MetaProp NYC businesses.

Phil has been a regular contributor to Propmodo; created and hosted the world’s first PropTech podcast, The MetaPropCast; co-produced and co-hosted Norway’s Proptech Innovation Conference 2020 and subsequent conferences, as well as moderated a number of industry panels.

Prior to joining MetaProp, Phil was at CBRE Group, Inc., where he was Senior Director, Communications and Marketing, for the New York Tri-State Region. He also previously worked at Cushman & Wakefield, where he was Senior Managing Director of Media & Corporate Affairs.

He is a longtime resident of Brooklyn.

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Infrastructure · Technology
National

Towne Park Launches Parking Management Platform Nexity

By Philip Russo
 
Trending Stories
Office · Leases
California

Goodwin Law Firm Leaves Downtown L.A. Tower After 20 Years

Residential · Columnists
New York City

New York’s Statewide Housing Crisis Needs Statewide Solutions

Office · Investments & Sales
New York City

CIM Group Sells 88 University Place for $46M to New Investment Partnership

Industrial · Investments & Sales
Florida

Clothing Supplier Intradeco Sells Miami-Dade HQ for $49M

Antoni Watts.
Industrial · Technology
National

Fuji Lane Debuts ‘Laser’ AI System for Self-Storage Operators

By Philip Russo
Aidan Richards.
Residential · Technology
New York City

Leads Generator Rezora IO Launches AI Voice Platform

By Philip Russo
Oliver Alexander.
Industry · Technology
National

Land Search Company Prophetic Expands Its Technology

By Philip Russo
Ashley Stinton.
Residential · Technology
National

Ashley Stinton of the National Association of Realtors’ REACH: 5 Questions

By Philip Russo
 
Trending Stories
Office · Leases
California

Goodwin Law Firm Leaves Downtown L.A. Tower After 20 Years

Residential · Columnists
New York City

New York’s Statewide Housing Crisis Needs Statewide Solutions

Office · Investments & Sales
New York City

CIM Group Sells 88 University Place for $46M to New Investment Partnership

Industrial · Investments & Sales
Florida

Clothing Supplier Intradeco Sells Miami-Dade HQ for $49M

Nick Deveau.
Residential · Technology
National

Nick Deveau of Grotto AI: 5 Questions

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
New York City

Real Estate Is Insecure About Its Relationship With Data and AI

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Development
National

Contech Startup TrueBuilt Acquires Capabuild

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
National

In Proptech, Angel Investors Help Answer Startups’ Prayers — Selectively

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Policy
National

Trump’s Environmental Changes and CRE Climate Tech: What to Know

By Philip Russo
Colton Pace.
Industry · Technology
National

Colton Pace of Ownwell: 5 Questions

By Philip Russo
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Industry
National

AI Is Coming for SaaS in Proptech

By Philip Russo
Ben Miller.
Industry · Technology
National

Ben Miller of Fundrise: 5 Questions

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
National

In Proptech, Overpricing Is Now an Issue

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
National

Hantz Févry of Geolava: 5 Questions

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
National

Real Estate Law Platform Orbital Raises $60M Series B

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
New York City

Is AI in Proptech Overhyped?

By Philip Russo

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