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  • Sonder Secures Marriott Licensing Deal and $126M in New Financing

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Sonder Holdings has struck a licensing agreement with Marriott to integrate 9,000 of its units into the Marriott Bonvoy brand, allowing bookings under “Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy” on Marriott’s platforms. This partnership expands Marriott’s long-stay offerings in key global markets. Additionally, Sonder announced it has secured $43 million in pref…

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  • Has flexible working scuppered corporate success?

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Google’s former CEO has blamed working from home for the company’s AI struggles. Does he have a point? And how are a new generation of spaces luring, rather than forcing, people back to the workplace? Eric Schmidt has well and truly set the cat amongst the pigeons. Last week, the former Google CEO cited flexible working as the reason behind the search en…

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  • Harlem’s Sendero Verde: A National Model for Affordable, Energy-Efficient Housing

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  The Sendero Verde development in East Harlem is now the largest certified Passive House building in the U.S., showcasing how affordable housing can also lead the way in energy efficiency. With 709 units, this complex significantly reduces energy consumption through advanced insulation, sealing, and ventilation, offering residents like Phoebe Sald…

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  • The Anti-Adam Neumann of Co-Working: Jamie Hodari’s Steady Approach Sets New Industry Standard

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Industrious CEO Jamie Hodari has carved a unique path in the co-working industry, contrasting sharply with WeWork’s Adam Neumann. While Neumann was known for his bold, high-risk strategies that briefly made WeWork a $47 billion company, Hodari has taken a more measured approach. Industrious operates on a management-agreement model, sharing profits wi…

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  • Toyota Open Labs Launches First Startup Cohort to Drive the Future of Mobility

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Toyota Open Labs has unveiled the first cohort of startups selected for its new innovation platform, which aims to advance the future of mobility. The six startups—Andyamo, Okeenea, Genny Mobility, Hive Power, hlpy, and Shippeo—will present their innovations at a Demo Day in Paris on September 4, 2024. These startups were chosen for their unique appr…

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  • Andreessen Horowitz Tops July’s Quiet VC Landscape with 11 Deals

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  July saw a slowdown in venture capital activity across the U.S., with only Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) breaking double digits in deal-making, leading or co-leading 11 funding rounds. The firm’s notable investments include a $200M round for space startup Astranis, a $175M Series B for autonomous surface vessels maker Saronic, and a $130M Series B for A…

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  • EliseAI Becomes Unicorn with $75M Series D Funding Round

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  EliseAI, a proptech company specializing in AI-powered chat and administrative solutions for rental and healthcare properties, has reached a $1 billion valuation following a $75 million Series D funding round led by Sapphire Ventures. This milestone marks the company’s entry into unicorn status. The New York-based firm, founded in 2017, plans to use …

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  • US Utilities Embrace Geothermal Energy to Decarbonize Buildings

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  US utilities are increasingly turning to geothermal energy as a sustainable alternative to natural gas for heating and cooling buildings. A groundbreaking project in Framingham, Massachusetts, by Eversource Energy, uses a networked geothermal system to serve residential and commercial properties. This innovative approach could significantly reduce ca…

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  • AI Could Slash Energy Use and Carbon Emissions in U.S. Buildings by 2050: LBNL Study

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  A new study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) reveals that integrating AI into building operations could significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. AI could cut energy use by 8% by 2050 under a business-as-usual scenario and, when combined with policy measures and low-carbon energy generation, could reduce building carbon…

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  • CBRE Launches Capital AI to Revolutionize Real Estate Investment Strategies

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  CBRE has introduced Capital AI, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool designed to analyze billions of proprietary data points to expand investor pools by up to 20%. Initially launched in the Retail Capital Markets business, with plans to extend to other sectors, Capital AI leverages CBRE’s extensive market data to uncover hidden investment opport…

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