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Thomas Kutzman–
Thomas Kutzman is a real estate tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Prevu, the startup on a mission to save people money when they buy or sell a home. Prevu’s industry-leading Smart Buyer™ rebate makes it possible for homebuyers in New York City to receive a cash-back, commission rebate of up to 2% of their purchase price with a seamless, end-to-end buying experience and the expert advice of a dedicated, salaried agent. Sellers see significant savings as well with Prevu’s Smart Seller™ fair, full-service listing commission.
In order to elevate discussion around the important technological innovations taking place in the real estate industry, Thomas lead the effort to develop a podcast entitled “Real Estate Is Your Business” in partnership with MouthMedia Network™and serves as one of the podcast’s co-hosts. During weekly conversations, Thomas and his co-host discuss transformative topics with the innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders at the forefront of the modernization of the real estate industry. Episodes of “Real Estate Is Your Business” are available on Apple iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.
Prior to his roles as an entrepreneur and thought leader in the real estate technology industry, Thomas spent over a decade in financial markets and has broad experience investing in public technology companies at asset management firms and top-tier investment banks. This experience was global including opportunities at elite firms such as SAC Capital, JPMorgan, and Citigroup in the United States, as well as Jabre Capital Partners in Switzerland. Thomas holds a BS in Finance & Accounting from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
Outside of the professional arena, Thomas has been dedicated to charitable giving in areas of education, ending child poverty, and pancreatic cancer research. Combining an interest in supporting education and encouragement of careers in technology, he is a supporter of a new, Austin-based charity named Code2College that is focused on dramatically increasing the number of girls, under-represented students of color, and low-income students who enter STEM undergraduate programs and careers. In addition to this, Thomas has been a regular donor for more than ten years to Children International and The Lustgarten Foundation.
Links to learn more about Prevu & “Real Estate Is Your Business”
Prevu Smart Buyer™ Rebates: http://www.prevuapp.com/buyer
“Real Estate Is Your Business” podcast website: http://www.realestateisyourbusiness.com
“Real Estate Is Your Business” episodes on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-is-your-business-real-estate-technology/id1318995625
