San Francisco Fintech/Proptech Symposium
We are Open Future Forum. We are leaders, investors, founders and engineers based in the Bay Area CA.
Details: Networking, Drinks.
Come and Meet Featured investors
Hosts:
Christopher Hussain - RealKey
Murray Newlands - Open Future Forum
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 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. Startups participating must have $1M+ in ARR 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 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)
5:45-6:45pm: Keynote Panel/Fireside Chat (10m for Sponsors)
6:45-7:25pm: 5 Pitches (6m total for Pitch and Q&A)
7:25-8:40pm: Networking
8:40-9pm: 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, Thuan Nguyen – Loan Factory CEO:
Thuan Nguyen is the dynamic CEO of Loan Factory, a leading mortgage brokerage in the Bay Area, leveraging the top technologies to provide his customers and referring real estate agents with a best-in-class experience. From 2021-22, Thuan was the #1 Mortgage Originator in the US, and has been in the top 10 since 2020.With a deep passion for innovation and excellence, Thuan has propelled Loan Factory to the forefront of the industry, offering cutting-edge solutions that streamline and enhance the mortgage experience for clients nationwide.
A seasoned entrepreneur and mortgage expert, Thuan's career is marked by remarkable achievements. His extensive industry knowledge and relentless drive have enabled Loan Factory to develop proprietary technologies that simplify loan processing, improve efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer service. Under his visionary leadership, Loan Factory has grown exponentially, earning a reputation for its commitment to transparency, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
Thuan's journey in the mortgage industry began with a keen interest in finance and technology. His strategic insights and innovative solutions have been instrumental in Loan Factory's success. Today, Loan Factory is recognized as a trailblazer in mortgage space thanks to Thuan's dedication and forward-thinking approach.
Panelist, Alex Rohrbach – Thomvest Ventures Partner
Alex Rohrbach is an investor at Thomvest Ventures, $750M cross-stage venture capital firm backed by Peter Thomson of the Thomson Reuters family. Alex focuses on investments in fintech and real estate tech (seed – series b). Before joining Thomvest, he led marketplace operations at Wonolo, an on-demand staffing platform, and led teams as an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company. Alex holds an MBA from Berkeley (Haas) and a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University.