GEM's First Symposium, with Ben Kinney
Stop Pushing the Boulder Uphill. Start Breaking Free.
Clearing the Way — Innovation at the Intersection of Problem and Solution
Most networking events are theater. GEM is something different.
You spend your days projecting confidence to customers, partners, and investors — while privately navigating market headwinds, scaling friction, and the quiet isolation that comes with being the one in charge. The gap between what you say and what you're actually dealing with is exhausting.
On April 16th, we close that gap.
The GEM Symposium is a high-impact, half-day intensive designed for 25 PropTech founders who are done with surface-level conversation. This is not a passive experience — it's a peer-level working session where the real obstacles on your path get named, challenged, and dismantled.
We are bringing together founders who've already navigated the terrain you're in. They're not here to inspire you with a highlight reel. They're here to help you move.
One afternoon. No performance. Just the clarity and leverage to break through.
Date: Thursday April 16th, 11:30-5
Where: Hotel Ändra Seattle.
Who’s it for: Proptech Founders, Limited to 25
Cost: $275 for members, $375 for non-members
Special Guest: Ben Kinney of PLACE
An entrepreneur, real estate agent, and best-selling author, Ben Kinney is co-founder of PLACE, an all-in-one platform for top real estate teams (raised $100 million Series A in 2021). Prior to launching PLACE, Ben founded the Ben Kinney Companies, which include technology brands like Brivity, ActiveRain, Kwkly, and Blossor, as well as coaching organizations and companies in mortgage, title, and escrow. Has personally trained over 100,000 business owners through conferences, classes, and webinars.
Agenda for April 16th 2026
- 11:30-12:30: Lunch
- 12:30-02:00: Fireside chat and Q&A with Ben Kinney, Co-founder at Place. Hosted by Drew Meyers.
- 02:15-03:30: Breakout discussion groups0
- 3:45-4:30: Split into groups of 4-5, walk and talk networking.
- 5:00-6:00: Happy hour (optional)
If you would like to attend, please submit your information here and we will get in touch with you.