David Russell

MetaProp is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on the real estate technology (“PropTech”) industry. Founded in 2015, MetaProp’s investment team has invested in 175+ technology companies across the real estate value chain. The firm manages multiple funds for both financial and strategic real estate investors that represent a pilot- and test-ready sandbox of 20+ billion square feet across every real estate asset type and global market. The firm’s investment activities are complemented by pioneering community leadership including the PropTech Place innovation hub, MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University programs, global events including NYC Real Estate Tech Week, and publications Global PropTech Confidence Index and PropTech 101.

MetaProp is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on the real estate technology (“PropTech”) industry. Founded in 2015, MetaProp’s investment team has invested in 175+ technology companies across the real estate value chain. The firm manages multiple funds for both financial and strategic real estate investors that represent a pilot- and test-ready sandbox of 20+ billion square feet across every real estate asset type and global market. The firm’s investment activities are complemented by pioneering community leadership including the PropTech Place innovation hub, MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University programs, global events including NYC Real Estate Tech Week, and publications Global PropTech Confidence Index and PropTech 101.

Based in New York City, Stripes is a leading growth equity firm that invests in branded consumer and enterprise companies. For over a decade, Stripes has partnered with market-leading businesses, fueling the next generation of iconic companies with services and resources that make a critical difference.

Coached is a groundbreaking virtual coaching marketplace that is revolutionizing the world of athletic training. Our mission is to make high-quality coaching universally accessible, providing every athlete, regardless of their level or location, with the tools they need to excel. We believe in the transformative power of professional coaching, and weve created a platform where amateur athletes can connect directly with top-tier coaches. Our coaches arent just skilled trainers - they are World Champions, Olympians, and Record Holders who bring a wealth of firsthand experience and deep understanding of what it takes to compete and succeed at the highest level. Through Coached, athletes can submit footage from their training sessions or games to their chosen coach, who then provides them with detailed video analysis and personalized feedback. This targeted advice enables athletes to fine-tune their techniques, strategize more effectively, and fully understand their strengths and areas for improvement. But were more than just a platform - were a community. At Coached, we celebrate the athletes journey, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual support among all our users. By bringing athletes and coaches together, were not only helping individuals reach their goals; were also shaping the future of sports coaching. Join us as we take sports training to new heights, one athlete at a time.

From strategy to execution. We help our clients to be visionary in their ambition, and pragmatic in their realization Many strategies fail due to a lack of effective execution. At Strategy&, we work with our clients to solve their toughest problems by coming up with a strategy that is executable – defined by clear choices and a strong vision for the future. We have the required expertise and work hand-in-hand with our colleagues from the PwC network. The result: reliable strategy consulting – from initial analysis to measurable results and sustainable outcomes. Driven by a spirit of innovation and guided by pragmatism, a professional attitude, empathy, and a strong sense of responsibility. This is how we make strategy real at Strategy&.