San Francisco Fintech/Proptech Symposium
Details: Networking, Food & Drinks, Panel Presentation, Pitches ($500k ARR and/or $2m Raised).
Quality Networking - Curated Group of Investors, Thought Leaders, Industry Decisionmakers, Influencers, and Industry Startup Executives.
Host: Christopher Hussain - RealKey
About the Event:
In San Francisco and the Bay Area, the epicenter of innovation, the fintech and proptech communities have felt a downturn with rising rates over the past couple of years. Events focused on the real estate ecosystem have become scarce.
RealKey aims to reignite this vibrant community by hosting a series of exclusive (free) industry networking events across the city. We will bring together thought leaders, decision-makers, investors, and startups in the space
With limited seats, we curate our attendee list to ensure meaningful and high-quality connections. Industry professionals must be decisionmakers (no non-broker agents, please). Startups participating must have $500k+ in ARR and/or $2m+ in funds raised to date. Vendor attendance is limited to sponsors only.
Join us in revitalizing the conversation and connections within the real estate ecosystem.
Note: We are limited to 80 attendees, and will be personally approving requests to join. We will maintain a waitlist once full, as we expect this to sell out quickly. If not on the list, you will be turned away at the door by security.
5-5:45pm: Registration and Networking (Beer, Wine, and Bites).
5:45-6pm: Introductions from Sponsors and the Panel.
6-7pm: Keynote Panel/Fireside Chat (10m for Sponsors)
7-7:30pm: 3-5 Pitches (6m total for Pitch w/ slides and Q&A) - Startups may apply when registering
7:30-8:40pm: Networking
8:40-9:00pm: Clean-Up
Speakers:
Moderator, Christopher Hussain – RealKey CEO:
Christopher Hussain is the visionary Founder and CEO of RealKey, the pioneering mortgage technology company transforming the industry. Prior to founding RealKey in 2015, Christopher was the #1 Mortgage Originator in the United States from 2010 to 2011 with his brokerage WeFit2U (a subsidiary of numerous federal and nationally chartered banks), personally funding billions of dollar in residential loans across all 50 states, working with 450 lender, banks, and credit unions as a TPO (Third Part Originator). Pre-Housing crisis, Christopher also owned an operated a 100-person branch office for the largest franchise brokerage in the US, where he served as National Sales Director. As a born entrepreneur, he also co-founded Sindeo in 2013, a San Francisco-based online brokerage that raised $50 million from VCs to revolutionize the mortgage experience before being acquired by Freedom Financial.
With a deep understanding of the mortgage landscape, Christopher has successfully scaled numerous mortgage loan companies, earning recognition as a business and thought leader. At RealKey, he leverages his extensive industry experience to automate and simplify the processing and underwriting of loans, streamlining document collection and review for all parties involved. Under his leadership, RealKey is reducing inefficiencies, accelerating time-to-close, and revolutionizing mortgage technology.
Christopher's innovative approach and relentless dedication to improving the mortgage process have positioned RealKey at the forefront of fintech and proptech. His commitment to excellence and passion for transforming the industry continue to drive RealKey's success and innovation.
Panelist, Kevin Jacques (Cota Capital General Partner):
Kevin Jacques is a General Partner at Cota Capital, where he leads fintech investments, leveraging his deep expertise in financial services, venture capital, and regulatory frameworks. With prior experience as VP of Visa Ventures and leadership roles at top institutions, he has a strong track record of scaling fintech companies. His insights into financial infrastructure, payments, and emerging technologies make him a valuable voice in the fintech and proptech investment landscape.
Panelist, Mark Choey (Highnote/Climb Real Estate CEO):
Mark Choey is the Founder and CEO of HighNote and a Co-Founder of Climb Real Estate, which was acquired by Realogy. As a former top-producing broker and brokerage leader, he has deep expertise in real estate technology, marketing, and operations. His work in proptech focuses on streamlining transactions and enhancing agent productivity, making him a key voice on the future of real estate technology and innovation.
Panelist, Matt Borland (Corcoran Icon Properties COO):
Matt Borland, COO of Corcoran Icon Properties, brings decades of experience in residential real estate, brokerage operations, and industry innovation. As the former Managing Partner and Broker of Zephyr Real Estate, he led one of San Francisco’s top brokerages before its acquisition by Corcoran. His expertise in fintech and proptech provides valuable insights into how technology is transforming real estate transactions and brokerage efficiency.
Panelist, Paul Hwang (SkyBox Realty CEO):
Paul Hwang is the Principal Broker and Owner of Skybox Realty, a leading brokerage specializing in the SOMA and East Cut neighborhoods of San Francisco. With extensive experience in luxury and high-rise residential real estate, he has deep market knowledge and a strong track record in sales and development. His expertise in data-driven decision-making and technology adoption provides valuable insights into the evolving real estate landscape.