How Real Estate Owners Evaluate New Technology
What property owners weigh before adopting new technology, and how founders can build a pitch and pilot that earns a yes.
Data Privacy Basics for Proptech Founders
How proptech founders handle resident data, consent, minimization and vendor review so owners say yes faster.
How to Rehearse Your Pitch Until It Sounds Natural
How founders rehearse a pitch until it sounds natural: story first, timed rounds, Q&A prep and real feedback.
Energy Benchmarking and the Startups Building Around It
How energy benchmarking works, why the data is hard to collect and where startups can build around it.
Venture Studio vs. Accelerator: Which Model Fits Your Startup
How a venture studio differs from an accelerator on equity, involvement and fit, and how STAK Ventures builds and invests.
Hiring Your First Employees in the East Bay
How founders hire their first employees in the East Bay: roles, talent pools, transit and culture.
What Makes a Great Startup Mentor Relationship
How founders choose a startup mentor, set a cadence and make asks that turn advice into progress.
The First 90 Days After Closing a Seed Round
What to lock in during the first 90 days after closing a seed round: hiring, metrics, board rhythm and runway discipline.
Why Early-Stage Startups Should Host Events
Hosting events builds brand, hiring and customer momentum for early-stage startups. Here is how founders in Oakland make it work.
Smart Access Control and AI Chat: Building Tech That Works
Practical lessons on deploying smart access control and AI chat in buildings, from speed and handoffs to data privacy.
