From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder

Proptech founders have an uncertain path to profitability and worse, there is no definitive course to get them there. Inman columnist Craig C. Rowe interviewed entrepreneurs at different stages of company growth to better understand how they manage sca… Continue reading

MoxiWorks back-office solution sold to agent benefits startup

MoxiWorks sells back-office software MoxiBalance to agent benefits facilitator Upfront as part of an emphasis on marketing and sales. Continue reading

ARKI, AI building productivity solution, launches US operations

ARKI, a company that leverages artificial intelligence to improve how construction, engineering and architectural systems collaborate, has announced its arrival in the United States. Continue reading

6 new startups taken under the wings of Equity Angels

Equity Angels was founded in 2024 by Kenya Burrell-VanWormer and Katherine “Kat” Winston, each of whom has a diverse tenure in real estate leadership, technology and entrepreneurship. Continue reading

Startup advisory firm Equity Angels delivers upbeat 2024 impact report

Founded by Kenya Burrell-VanWormer and Katherine Winston, the advisory group completed the formation of a mentorship team and raised $3 million in its first year in operation, according to the report. Continue reading

Equity Angels names first 4 startups for its advisory services

Equity Angels was launched in early 2024 by 2018 Inman Person of the Year Kenya Burrell-VanWormer, chief growth officer at NEO, and Katherine Winston, founding member and head of marketing at Plunk. Continue reading

Equity Angels launches to diversify proptech innovation

Kenya Burrell-VanWormer, chief growth officer at NEO, and Katherine Winston, founding member and head of marketing at Plunk, have teamed up to build a program that will provide professional mentorship for minority entrepreneurs in proptech. Continue reading

Houston Association of Realtors to raise fees for first time in 20 years

The $15 increase on subscriber fees will fund an expanded advertising budget, new tech development and increased costs associated with website security and mapping fees. Continue reading

Inman Person of the Year 2018: Kenya Burrell-VanWormer

Under Burrell-VanWormer’s leadership, the Houston Association of Realtors opposed and questioned proposals by NAR to raise dues. So what’s next? Continue reading