Schedule

Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle

Description

The Ultimate Entrepreneur Showdown:

Get ready for the ultimate throwdown—the electrifying Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle! In this high-energy competition, selected startups will pitch their game-changing concepts to a live audience. Each contestant has just four minutes to pitch, then face rapid-fire questions from our expert judges. And the best part? You get to join in with live voting. Come see innovation take center stage and learn how these companies can help you grow your business!

Learn more here: https://tech.realtor/pitch-battle/

Meet the 2025 Pitch Battle Contestants

1031 Specialists – 1031 Specialists is a Qualified Intermediary that streamlines 1031 exchanges, helping clients defer capital gains taxes through a custom software platform designed to set new standards in client service and innovation.

NEO – New Estate Only – Neo is a multilingual platform that partners with MLSs and Associations to centralize new construction listings, helping agents, builders, and buyers connect and sell more efficiently.

Arqaios, Inc – Arqaios embeds AI into outlets, switches, and vents to create intelligent building systems that cut energy waste, enhance safety, and deliver real-time, room-level automation without cameras or wearables.

Pairgap – Pairgap connects qualified co-buyers through compatibility scoring and proprietary “real estate prenups,” helping partners reduce risk and expand access to affordable, lender-ready homeownership.

LernMore, LLC – LernMore uses AI to translate complex contracts into plain language with examples and multilingual support, helping professionals and clients sign with clarity and confidence.

SingleKey – SingleKey is North America’s leading tenant screening and rent guarantee platform, helping property owners de-risk rentals and ensure stable cash flow. By combining advanced screening, real-time data, and guaranteed rent protection, SingleKey gives landlords and tenants peace of mind in every lease.

Speakers

Zack  Walquist
CEO/Executive Vice President, IREM® (Institute of Real Estate Management)
Judge - Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle
Amir  Eskafyan
Executive Director, TiE Houston
Judge - Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle
Joseph  Wibe
Director, Growth & Partnerships
SingleKey
Nikki  Merkerson
Founder
Pairgap
Leslie  Lerner
Founder & CEO
LernMore, LLC
Bruce  Ross
Founder & CEO
Arqaios, Inc.
Jonathan  Hilley
Chief Executive Officer
1031 Specialists
Jennifer  Branchini
Vice President of Association Affairs
National Association of REALTORS®
Christian  Calusa
CEO & Founder
New Estate Only
Peter  Schravemade
Managing Partner, NAR REACH Australia
EmCee - Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle
Carrie  Little
Broker Owner - CARMARC Realty Group
Judge - Tech & Innovation Pitch Battle