Speaking

Keynotes on capital, technology, and the built world

I’m Dave Garland, Managing Partner of Second Century Ventures and REACH, the global technology growth program of the National Association of REALTORS®. I spend my year with the founders, investors, and executives rebuilding real estate — and I bring that unfiltered view to stages, boardrooms, and podcasts.

Signature topics

What I speak about

  • The Future of Real Estate & PropTech

    Where technology, capital, and property converge — and what it means for the next decade of innovation.

  • Building Community at Scale

    How networks, ecosystems, and strategic convening turn individual expertise into collective industry progress.

  • Venture Investing in the Built World

    Lessons from backing founders reshaping real estate, finance, insurance, and the infrastructure around property.

  • AI and the Built World

    What artificial intelligence is genuinely changing across brokerage, lending, insurance, and development — and how leaders adopt it without betting the company.
Formats

Ways we can work together

  • Keynote (25–45 minutes)

    A main-stage talk built around your audience — sharpened with live examples from the hundreds of companies REACH and Second Century Ventures evaluate each year.

  • Fireside chat & interview

    A conversational format for conferences, member events, and podcasts, with candid takes on where capital and technology are actually heading.

  • Moderated panel

    Founder, investor, and executive panels kept on time, on point, and genuinely useful for the room.

  • Executive workshop & board briefing

    Closed-door sessions for leadership teams, brokerages, associations, and portfolio companies on AI adoption and growth strategy.
Audiences

Rooms I know well

  • Real estate and technology conferences

  • REALTOR® associations, MLSs, and brokerages

  • Venture, private equity, and LP summits

  • Insurance, mortgage, and fintech events

  • Corporate innovation and leadership offsites

FAQ

Booking questions

  • What does Dave Garland speak about?

    INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE, VENTURE INVESTING IN THE BUILT WORLD, PRACTICAL AI ADOPTION, AND HOW TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND ECOSYSTEMS AT SCALE.

  • How do I book Dave Garland to speak at my event?

    Send the event date, city, audience, and format through the contact form on this site. Speaking inquiries are answered directly, usually within a few business days.

  • Is a speaker bio, headshot, and logo pack available?

    Yes. Approved headshots, logos, and short and long speaker bios are available on the Resources page for event pages, programs, and press.

  • Does Dave travel internationally for keynotes?

    Yes. He speaks at events across North America and internationally, and also delivers virtual keynotes and fireside chats.

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