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Embracing AI in Architecture and Beyond: Innovating for a Sustainable Future

Introduction Last week, I participated in a panel discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the future of cities. Amidst the varied perspectives, a central concern emerged: the fear of AI's impact on traditional roles and industries, particularly in architecture. The Future of Architecture in an AI-driven World The...

A conversation with Eric Brody in The Real Tech Talk

Eric Brody: How do you see proptech in ten years? Olivia Ramos: I hope that every building and data point in every building is on the blockchain and visualized, and the incentive is liquidity and transparency. Brody: People can trade-in and trade out, and there's just so much more liquidity...

Is there AI innovation in Miami’s tech scene? Here’s everything you need to know

Artificial intelligence may not initially come to mind when you think of #MiamiTech, with verticals such as web3 and fintech playing such a prominent role in our local ecosystem. But increasingly, AI is enabling the innovation of local startups – with various community players supporting these efforts. Community is powering...

Rise of the machines: How AI is a game changer for developers

Startups are introducing tech in ways that could revolutionize real estate ChatGPT has emerged as the poster child for AI 2.0 — the next generation of machine learning – and as a go-to for residential real estate agents looking to speed their workflows. But residential brokers have just begun to...

22 AI Real Estate Companies to Know

Buying a house in a competitive market is a mentally taxing venture that reportedly involves fourteen distinct emotional stages. That means real-estate agents have to show empathy and compassion when prospective buyers need a boost—in other words, can't be bots. In 2014, an AI-powered bot showed enough humanity to pass...

Deepblocks is using AI to make site selection more efficient and effective

By Riley Kaminer Miami startup Deepblocks provides high-precision digital tools that enable real estate developers and investors to pick the best site for their projects. The startup automates the site selection and feasibility analysis process. Deepblocks’ market scanner functionality enables users to select a city and development criteria, view resulting...

UL Interview: A Deep Dive on Deepblocks, Bringing Demographic Data to Pro Forma Modeling

In search of the best tools on the market to optimize pro forma modeling and feasibility studies, Tim Moore, a manager at ULI Boston/New England who conducts technical assistance panels (TAPs), came across Deepblocks earlier this year. Moore is especially interested in finding ways to cut down on the soft...

Meet the top 30 Miami Founders of 2022

Miami Girls Foundation and Design District Miami present 2022 Miami Founders Award to recognize top 30 companies and women-founders behind them. To celebrate the legacy of Miami as the only major American city founded by a woman, Miami Girls Foundation in partnership with Design District Miami will recognize 30 leaders,...

Six exciting South Florida and Miami companies to watch out for in 2022

Running and maintaining a successful company is never easy, but Miami has proven to be one of the best places to grow a business. The Atlantic coast gem offers year-round sun, a great selection of leisure activities and a booming economy. The area is home to many tourist, healthcare and...

22 STARTUPS TO WATCH IN 2022

By Ashley Portero – Senior Reporter, South Florida Business Journal Jan 6, 2022 With high failure rates and myriad challenges to overcome, it’s safe to say that launching a successful startup is a feat to be celebrated. That was especially true in 2021, as businesses either revamped their products, pivoted...

These are the women in Miami tech you need to know

By Ashley Portero – Senior Reporter, South Florida Business Journal Oct 7, 2021 The Miami tech movement wouldn't be what it is without the women founders, executives, nonprofit leaders and venture capitalists who have spent years championing the region's innovation community. That representation is key as South Florida builds its...

New Ideas to Solve America’s Housing Affordability Crisis

Top 25 Finalists for 2021 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability Announced Newswise — (Salt Lake City, Utah, February 29, 2020) – Today, Ivory Innovations announced the Top 25 finalists for the 2021 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability . Now in its third year, the Ivory Prize is an annual award...

Smart Machines: AI technology’s impact on Florida’s business sectors.

Artificial intelligence hasn’t quite replaced humans, but the technology is making business better. AI can’t replace humans, but the technology is making inroads in more and more business sectors. In an oft-quoted interview with Life magazine in 1970, Marvin Minsky, an MIT researcher and pioneer in artificial intelligence, predicted that...

30 Catalizadoras Globales que te inspirarán este 2021

HER GLOBAL IMPACT conversó con cada una de ellas y les consultó respecto a su propósito y sueños. Te invitamos a conocerlas y conectarte con sus historias. Son mujeres que cuentan con el desarrollo de proyectos sólidos que marcan claras tendencias en mercados emergentes y algunos ya maduros. No tienen...

Building the Foundation of Foundation Building | Olivia Ramos at Deepblocks

In part one of our conversation with Olivia Ramos, she told us about the complicated real estate development problems that led her to found Deepblocks. In part two of our conversation, she discusses the process she undertook in acquiring funding for her company, and some insights on where she sees...

The High Rise Digitize | Olivia Ramos at Deepblocks

New shopping centers and housing projects seem to rise as perennially as spring flowers. But these developments require a complex and fragmented chain of information between workers, brokers, analysts, and developers that makes each project exceedingly challenging. Olivia Ramos, with master’s degrees in architecture and real estate development, found that...

Executive Profile: CBRE's Arden Karson on the best career advice she's received

ARDEN KARSON Age: 57 Birthplace: New York City Residence: Bay Harbor Islands Current position: Senior managing director for South Florida, CBRE Previous positions: Senior VP at the Related Group, Lennar and LNR Organizations/boards: Executive board member, Friends of the Underline; advisory board, University of Miami Masters in Real Estate and...

University of Miami Interview: Olivia Ramos of Deepblocks

Olivia Ramos is an entrepreneur, architect, and founder and CEO of Deepblocks, an artificial intelligence company that uses data to optimize real estate development. A native of Cuba who grew up in Miami, Ramos obtained a master’s degree in architecture from Columbia University before pursuing a master’s in real estate...

How Big Data Will Impact Real Estate Buying, Selling and Developing

Big data, the vast amount of information generated daily in our connected world, is upending business models in industries from finance to tourism. It is also permeating real estate, a multi-pronged, multi-billion-dollar sector known for its reliance on tradition and intuition. “Real estate has traditionally been a late adopter in...