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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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Thiago da Costa of Procore: 5 Questions

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Delshah Capital Buys 227 and 456 Grand Street in Williamsburg for $85M

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Florida

City National Bank of Florida Provides $33M Refi on Fort Lauderdale Hotel

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3650 Capital Provides $42M Refi for U.S. Self-Storage Portfolio

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New York City

Dan Parker of Compass: 5 Questions

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Residential · Technology
National

National Homebuilder M/I Homes Hires Prophetic for Land Evaluation

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
National

Private Equity Firm Centre Street Launches Real Estate Services Platform

By Philip Russo
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Residential · Technology
New York City

Fraud Prevention Startup 100 Acquires Cobblestone

By Philip Russo
Steve Carroll.
Residential · Technology
National

Tenant Screening Firm Findigs Raises $32M Series C Round

By Philip Russo
 
Trending Stories
Residential · Investments & Sales
New York City

Delshah Capital Buys 227 and 456 Grand Street in Williamsburg for $85M

Hospitality · Finance
Florida

City National Bank of Florida Provides $33M Refi on Fort Lauderdale Hotel

Industrial · Finance
National

3650 Capital Provides $42M Refi for U.S. Self-Storage Portfolio

Residential · Development
New York City

Dan Parker of Compass: 5 Questions

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Industry · Development
National

Design and Preconstruction Startup LightTable Raises $22M Series A

By Philip Russo
Ryan Simonetti.
Office · Technology
New York City

Convene Hospitality CEO Ryan Simonetti On Big Funding and New Markets

By Philip Russo
An illustration of colored books inside laptop.
Industry · Technology
National

Startup Balcony Secures $12.7M Seed Round

By Philip Russo
An illustration of a robot checking financial reports on the office desk.
Residential · Technology
National

Multifamily Deal Diligence Platform Rely Raises $4.5M in Seed Round

By Philip Russo
ICSC Las Vegas in 2025.
Retail · Technology
National

As ICSC Kicks Off, Retail Is Buying What Proptech Is Selling

By Philip Russo
Allia Mohamed.
Residential · Technology
New York City

Brooklyn’s Industry City a Surprising Oasis for Proptech Startup

By Philip Russo
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Residential · Technology
National

Proptech Rides to the Fight Against AI-Driven Rental and Mortgage Fraud

By Philip Russo
Peter Weiss.
Infrastructure · Technology
National

Peter Weiss Appointed Chief Business Officer at Parking Platform Flash

By Philip Russo
Brian Lichtenberger.
Residential · Technology
National

Brightplace Launches AI Rental Advisor

By Philip Russo
A screenshot of Planera's Manny.
Industry · Development
National

Contech Firm Planera Wants You to Meet Manny, Its New AI Assistant

By Philip Russo
Piers Dormeyer.
Industry · Technology
National

Geospatial Technology Firm Eagleview Launches GeoAI Engine

By Philip Russo
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Industry · Technology
National

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

By Philip Russo

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