CHICAGO, October 18, 2024 – 29th Street is proud to announce that Mark Chrisman, Managing Principal of 29th Street Ventures, will participate on a panel at the highly anticipated National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) OpTech Conference, taking place from October 21-23, 2024, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The panel, titled “Blueprint for Innovation: Piloting and Sustaining New PropTech in Multifamily,” will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM in National Harbor 4-5.

The session will focus on the pivotal role of technology adoption in the multifamily sector and will provide multifamily executives with actionable insights on evaluating, launching, and scaling PropTech platforms. As a leader in the middle-market space, Mark will share a unique perspective on how firms without the extensive resources of their larger peers can successfully innovate and leverage technology to maintain competitive advantage. Joining him on the panel are leaders in property technology and operations including moderator Amy Chien, Director of Strategic Innovations, BH Properties, John Helm, Partner and Managing Director, RET Ventures and Eglae Recchia, Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer, Berkadia.

Mark Chrisman brings over two decades of experience in commercial real estate and technology investment, having been a principal in over $3 billion worth of real estate transactions and co-founding or investing in 20 PropTech firms. His expertise in both real estate and technology makes him a valuable voice on how middle-market companies can drive innovation.

“As middle-market players, we need to be creative and strategic in how we adopt and integrate technology into our operations,” says Chrisman. “This panel is about offering practical solutions for navigating those challenges and unlocking new opportunities for growth.”

Mark Chrisman’s participation at NMHC OpTech underlines 29th Street Ventures’ commitment to innovation and excellence in the multifamily space.

About 29th Street

Headquartered in Chicago, 29th Street is a privately held investment management firm focused on multifamily real estate and PropTech. We acquire, develop, renovate and manage multifamily communities nationwide, deploying our technology to enhance the resident experience and optimize property performance. Backed by more than 15 years of delivering above market returns across over $5.1 Billion in assets, our culture is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. The firm's portfolio spans across multiple states and encompasses a diverse range of property types.

29th Street Ventures is a division of 29th Street focusing on deploying capital and expertise to technology-driven investments that can transform the real estate industry. For more information visit: 29SC.com.

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