NAR Calls on Real Estate Technology Startups to Apply for Pitch Battle Competition
13 Mayo 2024 - 10:00AM
The National Association of Realtors® today opened applications for
the “Pitch Battle” competition taking place at the
2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit,
the premier event for real estate technology. The sixth annual iOi
Summit will take place August 28-29 in Chicago, Illinois. The Pitch
Battle competition, presented by NAR’s venture capital
arm Second Century Ventures, provides a distinctive platform
for real estate startups to demonstrate innovative solutions to
leading investors, real estate professionals and technology
enthusiasts.“NAR is committed to fostering innovation in the real
estate industry, and the Pitch Battle competition is an excellent
opportunity for startups to shine,” said Alex Lange, NAR vice
president, strategy and innovation. “Companies can showcase their
forward-thinking solutions while receiving invaluable exposure and
feedback from influential investors, practitioners and tech
experts.”Each Pitch Battle participant will deliver a four-minute
live pitch, followed by a four-minute, rapid-fire
question-and-answer session from a panel of judges. Contestants
must explain how their new tech solution or service works and how
it can improve the real estate industry.The winner will receive
$15,000, earn a booth at NAR’s annual conference (NAR NXT), secure
a meeting with the SCV executive team and be featured in an
upcoming edition of REALTOR® Magazine. All entrants will also
secure prominent placement in the iOi Pitchbook, which is shared
with investors in the weeks leading up to the event.“Winning this
event offers unparalleled visibility and opportunities to
accelerate growth, opening doors to industry recognition and
valuable connections,” said Lange. Applications for the Pitch
Battle will be accepted through June 21, 2024. To learn more or
apply, visit ioisummit.realtor/pitch-battle.
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National Association of Realtors®The National Association of
Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.5
million members involved in all aspects of the residential and
commercial real estate industries. The term Realtor® is a
registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate
professional who is a member of the National Association of
Realtors® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
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Spencer High
National Association of Realtors®
202-383-1051
shigh@nar.realtor