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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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Geospatial Technology Firm Eagleview Launches GeoAI Engine

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Title Company DataTrace Finds AI Pros and Cons for Real Estate Records

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Girish Gopalan of Meter: 5 Questions

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Industry · Technology
National

R-Zero Launches Room Intelligence Feature

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Trending Stories
Retail · Retail
New York City

Life Time to Open 71K-SF Health Club at 83 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg

Residential · Construction Financing
Florida

Chicago Developer Lands $56M to Build Fort Lauderdale Rental

Residential · Portfolio Sale
National

Investcorp Acquires Bicoastal Multifamily and Senior Living Portfolio for $200M

Special Purpose · Retail
New York City

Russian School of Mathematics Signs 3K-SF Lease at Brooklyn’s Paseo on Fifth

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National

Benjamin Kanner Appointed CEO of EV Charging Firm 3V Infrastructure

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
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Proptech’s Buzziest Buzzword: Workflow

By Philip Russo
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Residential · Technology
New York City

RET Ventures Launches First AI-Native Accelerator for Multifamily

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
National

More Women Than Ever Are Assuming Leadership Roles in Proptech

By Philip Russo
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National

Towne Park Launches Parking Management Platform Nexity

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

By Philip Russo
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New York City

Leads Generator Rezora IO Launches AI Voice Platform

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Land Search Company Prophetic Expands Its Technology

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

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Nick Deveau of Grotto AI: 5 Questions

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Real Estate Is Insecure About Its Relationship With Data and AI

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Contech Startup TrueBuilt Acquires Capabuild

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