It’s no secret that startups are risky business, but the real estate industry has a tradition of holding the door open for new tech. Expert Georg Chmiel weighs in on how this means big opportunities for burgeoning companies looking to make an impact.
Source: Inman News
Why real estate offers the biggest opportunity to new tech companies
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