Real estate is a long-term investment. Where most businesses barely plan past the upcoming quarter, real estate development companies are looking decades ahead. How will an investment today look 30 years from now? This is part of what makes the idea of smart apartments so scary for some developers. Combining computer technology (known for rapid obsolescence) and real estate sounds…
There are more renters in the United States today than at any point since 1965. While some people rent out of necessity, many people are choosing to rent instead of buy. Young adults (and increasingly, retirees) see enormous value in apartments and condos. They rent for the lifestyle. As technology continues to shape our lives, our expectations are changing as…
I recently joined the Visionkeepers podcast to talk about the future of living, Homebase and our Kansas City Smart City Initiative. Take a listen
What does the future of living look like to you? High-tech appliances might come to mind, like robo-maids, holographic TVs, or flying cars that fold up into suitcases. But if current trends are any indication of what’s to come, the future of living will revolve around something else – time. As we trade in spacious suburban homes for city lofts…
Recently, Homebase CEO Blake Miller was featured on “Series A – The Podcast“. A Microsoft for Startups podcast series that goes in-depth with the founders, investors and others changing the world with their startups. The show travels the US and Canada, going behind the scenes of some of the most successful startups. On their trip to Kansas City, they came…
Recently I had the awesome opportunity to join Joel Goldberg’s new podcast, Rounding the Bases. I’m always excited to do any podcast and talk about the future with super creative minds, but this podcast was special. I’ve been a huge fan of Joel’s for awhile now and if you aren’t familiar with Joel, he’s one of the voice of…
Back in December 2017 I had the opportunity to attend Founders University put on by Jason Calacanis and his team at Launch. I’m finally getting around to digesting my notes from the 2 day summit. Founder’s University is a crash course in building a startup in the valley and preparing to raise a series A. At Homebase, we’re starting to…
For the last 5 years I’ve been making the pilgrimage to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES. What started as a spin-off of the Chicago Music Show, which at the time was the main event exhibiting consumer electronics in 1967, is now a full blown time traveling experience. As an optimist and dreamer, I love…
Homebase.ai to showcase Connected Community Manager in the Hyper-Connected Communities category Kansas City, MO — January 16, 2018 — Homebase.ai, a connected building and community management platform for apartments and student housing was selected as a finalist in the Hyper-Connected Communities category for the 10th annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event®. The SXSW Accelerator is the marquee event of South by Southwest®…
I was recently invited to join the Startup Hustle Podcast to talk about startup life and building new companies. Both Matt’s who host the show have built and sold amazing companies and are true entrepreneurs. Description: Blake Miller, the CEO and Founder of Homebase, a smart building and community management startup joins the hustle! Learn about how apartment complexes and…
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