#106 - Calvin Cooper: Navigating Tech and Real Estate Innovations

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Join us on this enlightening episode of the Azizi Podcast as we welcome Calvin Cooper back for an engaging discussion. Dive into the world of technology, real estate, and startup culture with Calvin's unique insights.

Highlights:

Rapid Changes in Tech & Real Estate: Explore how the industry has transformed since our last talk, especially in the realms of crypto and startups.

Calvin Cooper's Journey: From founding Rhove, a real estate fintech startup, to facing market challenges, Cooper shares his entrepreneurial path and the transitions he faced during the market downturn post-June 2022.

The Importance of Mental and Spiritual Health: Hear Cooper's personal story of navigating identity, career, and health during challenging times.

Current Endeavors: Learn about Cooper's current projects, including his advisory role in the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and his involvement with Groundfloor, a real estate fintech company.

World Travels and Personal Growth: Discover the insights Cooper gained from his travels and his approach to life and business post-sabbatical.

Future of Real Estate & Tech: Delve into the future possibilities in real estate and technology, and how Cooper is contributing to these fields.

Connect with Calvin Cooper:
Find Cooper on LinkedIn to learn more about his projects and follow his journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinncooper/

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a visionary in the tech and real estate spheres. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the future of these industries, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge.

About IIE.VC https://www.iie.vc/
In an alliance with the U.S. Treasury Department and numerous private-sector foundations, JumpStart leads the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship's (IIE) efforts to accelerate equity and inclusion across the U.S. venture capital industry. IIE's commitment includes helping diverse emerging fund managers raise $6B+ in AUM (Assets Under Management) by 2025. Catalyzed by the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative's (SSBCI) $10B program, IIE's vision is to reshape the venture capital industry by dramatically increasing assets under management led by venture capital managers of color.

About Groundfloor https://groundfloor.com/

Groundfloor is the first and only private real estate lending marketplace open to non-accredited investors. Before Groundfloor, only accredited investors had access to the diversification, risk-adjusted returns & control available via private market investments. Groundfloor opens the door to short-term, high-yield returns backed by real estate. We bring together individual investors looking for short-term lending investments and borrowers looking for short-term financing for their specific real estate projects. Borrowers get access to more flexible, faster and cheaper capital than a traditional bank or a hard-money lender. Investors get access to short-term, high-yield investments offering returns that average over 10%.