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Proptech EspressoJulie Kheyfets - Building Trust in RenovationWhat was it about political theory that convinced Julie to study political science at university? What was occurring within the technology industry that created an opportunity for Facebook to do things in new ways for consumers which resonated with Julie and drew her to work there? Why was it so fascinating to be leading corporate development for a well-positioned adtech firm during the period of mass consolidation? What about management consulting strategy work led Julie to definitively know she wanted to be a business operator? Why did the autonomy of working at a startup foster a sense of exhilaration...2025-04-1748 min
Tangent 💚 ProptechHousing | Reinventing the $470 Billion Home Renovations Market with AI, with Block CEO Julie KheyfetsJulie Kheyfets is the CEO of Block Renovation, an AI-first marketplace platform revolutionizing the home renovation industry by connecting homeowners with contractors and streamlining project planning. She assumed the CEO role in January 2025, following seven years as the company's COO. ​Before joining Block, Julie led North American growth for Tractable, an AI company specializing in accident and disaster recovery solutions, where her efforts contributed to the company's valuation surpassing $1 billion. ​Beyond her professional achievements, Julie is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, having secured first place in the women's category at the Habanero Hundred in 2021. (01:13) - Challenges in home...2025-03-1929 min
Top of MindWhat’s Happening with Home RenovationsIn this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Julie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation, to talk about what’s happening with home renovations this year and beyond.About Julie KheyfetsJulie Kheyfets is the CEO of Block Renovation, the AI renovation platform empoweringhomeowners and contractors to build better together. Block’s AI delivers instant cost, scope, and design guidance tailored to each homeowner, powered by proprietary data from thousands of projects. By accessing Block’s vetted network of contractors, homeowners can discover the right...2025-02-1241 min
Seed to ExitJulie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation | Revolutionizing Home Renovations | AI-Driven Design, Empowering Homeowners, and Leadership InsightsJulie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation, joins us to share her insights on revolutionizing the home renovation experience through technology and AI. We discuss the challenges homeowners face and how Block addresses these issues while exploring ambitious plans for scaling and innovation in the industry. • Julie's career journey and transition to CEO of Block Renovation • The challenges in the home renovation industry and Block's approach • Shifting from a one-stop-shop to a flexible marketplace for homeowners • The role of AI and technology in simplifying the planning process • Addressing homeowner overwhelm and decision fatigue • The importance of info...2025-02-0533 min
Inspired in 1515 Minutes on… Home Renovation with Julie Kheyfets of Block RenovationWhat if renovating your home could be a seamless experience? Julie Kheyfets, the Chief Operating Officer at Block Renovation, works to help homeowners and contractors collaborate and renovate better together. With housing supply at a 25-year low, people's investment in their current homes has only increased. We delve into why software can’t fix everything, why the Joint Center for Housing Studies publishes required reading, and what role AI and automation will play in the future.2023-06-0215 min
Texas Outlaw Running Talk ShowEP #19 | The Hottest Hundred In Texas... Habanero Hundred Winners - Matt Zmolek & Julie KheyfetsSend us a textIn this episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show, we are with Matt Zmolek and Julie Kheyfets. Matt Zmolek won the 2021 Habanero Hundred and Julie Kheyfets won on the women's side coming in second overall. Listen in on their crazy adventures of winning the hottest hundred miles in Texas… the Habanero Hundred.   PATREON (become a member and help keep the show going or become a business sponsor!) https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunningThe Backland (Last Man Standing Run) https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx...2021-09-1053 min
Clearer Thinking with Spencer GreenbergNegotiation and Psychological Immune Systems (with Julie Kheyfets)How can we move beyond zero-sum, adversarial negotiations? What are some tools we can use to overcome physical and psychological pain? How can we develop psychological resilience and stability?Julie is an executive at an A.I. company and winner of the 2019 USA Track & Field's Women's 100-Mile Trail Championship. You can find more about her on LinkedIn.StaffSpencer Greenberg — Host / DirectorJosh Castle — ProducerUri Bram — FactotumMusicBroke for FreeJosh WoodwardLee RosevereQuiet Music for Tiny Robotswowamusiczapsplat.comAffiliatesClearer ThinkingGuidedTrackMind EasePositlyUpLift[Read more]2020-10-1458 min