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Dave Gross 2013

Name: Dave Gross Title: President & CTO Company: EMPOWER NY Location: 307 West 38th St, Suite 1605, New York, NY Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Family: Wife and three daughters Education: Queens College; Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law First job outside of real estate: Cashier at the local butcher shop First job in real estate or allied field: Legal counsel for real estate investment firm What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? EMPOWER is a powerful suite of online software and value added services that enables NYC property owners and managers to more efficiently and effectively manage their portfolios. As pioneers of the violation monitoring space, we were able to combine the years of diverse and eclectic experiences among my fellow founders to create a truly revolutionary product. Tapping into knowledge ranging from hands-on real estate management, to animated feature films, to corporate law, we approached management software with new eyes and new ideas. We are never "done" developing, and continue to explore ways to enhance our customers' experience and meet their ever-changing needs. Favorite movie: Too many to pick just one favorite Last song you downloaded? The Nerdist Podcast interview of Mel Brooks One word to describe your work environment: Collaborative Rules to live by in business: Believe in your ideas, but be ready to learn from others What is your dream job? The one I have now!
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Strategic pause - by Shallini Mehra and Chirag Doshi

Strategic pause - by Shallini Mehra and Chirag Doshi

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Behind the post: Why reels, stories, and shorts work for CRE (and how to use them) - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

Behind the post: Why reels, stories, and shorts work for CRE (and how to use them) - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

Let’s be real: if you’re still only posting photos of properties, you’re missing out. Reels, Stories, and Shorts are where attention lives, and in commercial real estate, attention is currency.
Lasting effects of eminent domain on commercial development - by Sebastian Jablonski

Lasting effects of eminent domain on commercial development - by Sebastian Jablonski

The state has the authority to seize all or part of privately owned commercial real estate for public use by the power of eminent domain. Although the state is constitutionally required to provide just compensation to the property owner, it frequently fails to account