Ben Pleat

@livecobu is hiring! Looking for our first VP Product to join our growing team as we power genuine community in apartment buildings across the US — in 68 cities & 28 states and counting. Link to apply here: lnkd.in/ebRrVNq #hiring #productmanagment #proptech

Tenants with friends in a building are much more likely to renew. Even 1 friend increases the chance by 30%! Rather than amenities, Landlords should focus on things that help Tenants make friends - not just the occasional cheap cheese plate or grab and go breakfast in lobby.

@Clint_MyersDC @bobbyfijan @bobbyfijan this is awesome and what we have built @livecobu around (we've seen 10-17% lifts in retention in apartment buildings with strong communities). A vibrant sense of community -> happy residents -> stickier customers & higher retention/NOI

@bobbyfijan I have this graph saved on my desktop and love it. Do you know the source?

Great opportunity from @MentorWorksISA @Northeastern on a new data analytics certificate program. Keep up the great work @kkrish59 & team: mentorworks.com/northeastern-u…

Very cool tool that @walterhaas & @The_GIST_app built to see how much of your purchases go to China. Check it out! gistapp.co/usa

NEXT WEEK: Join me / @Propmodo, @Blueprint, @HelloAlfred, and @livecobu as we dive into how today’s tech-empowered communities may be the next evolution of a traditional neighborhood. propmodo.com/how-tech-enabl…

This is an amazing PM gig. What would you do if you had tens of thousands of captive users?? And incredible equity comp to boot!

Can you feel that? There’s something in the air...and no I’m not talking about the smell of reefer across all of NYC. It’s the opportunity to enable a higher quality of life for a lot of people post-pandemic. And it’s on the back of more flexible work policies.

@JackLevy1 @mattwhiffen @msuster @livecobu Appreciate the kind words and @livecobu love @JackLevy1 @mattwhiffen!

@mattwhiffen @msuster @livecobu @BPleater @mattwhiffen you took the words out of my mouth! Love the @livecobu mission and it’s inspirational leader @BPleater and so thankful to have met Ben years ago and to be along for the ride.

“Community” is one of the most important sources of long-term company and product defensibility. Without it you risk becoming a commodity. Boards I’m on know I’m a broken record on this topic

We are currently hiring passionate Virtual Community Managers. Check out our job postings for these remote positions at the following links to learn more about the functionalities of the roles: 1) lnkd.in/gDygCXD 2) lnkd.in/gz9Awhu #LiveCobu #jobposting

Join the Cobu team! I hear the founder @BPleater is pretty cool...

Co-living faces an uncertain future. Here’s what real estate developers need to know from @ForbesRECouncil Kudos to fellow contributors: @OPGNY @BPleater @TrevorHightower @EliteHomesUS @BeATallPoppy @arirastegar @OwnSweetHome @MsHeidiBurkhart #377855be79cc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">forbes.com/sites/forbesre…

“The essence of the conflict today, really, is cars versus people... We can have a city that is very friendly to cars, or a city that is very friendly to people. We cannot have both.” -Enrique Penalosa, former mayor of Bogota, Colombia.

Despite ominous headline, we remain bullish on co-living as do others nationwide. Will COVID-19 spell the end of the co-living trend in Boston? ⁦@nationaldevelop⁩ ⁦@InkBlockBoston⁩ ⁦@ElkusManfredi⁩ realestate.boston.com/new-developmen…

My colleagues at the @ForbesRECouncil share tips for selling your home virtually 💻 #5675983231c1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">forbes.com/sites/forbesre… @delgadorodolfo @KevHawkins @cslazarus @BPleater @Youragent1 @bradlerealty @RisiMichelle

“There’s so much more to a street than how many cars it can process, from the economic opportunities it offers, to what choices people have for getting around.” -@JSadikKhan Boston’s #NorthEnd is completely transformed as it prepares for its first weekend of alfresco dining.

Outdoor seating now at @yellowdoortaco - thanks for the rec @tyeguy44! Kudos to @nationaldevelop for supporting local biz #SouthEnd @InkBlockBoston

Another beautiful night at Ink Block Al Fresco. What’s better than a Yellow Door Taqueria spicy margarita? Call for Yellow Door or Bar Mezzana reservations. ⁦@InkBlockBoston⁩ ⁦@nationaldevelop⁩

We believe in equality, justice, and being a voice for what’s right. This is a time for us to come together to support each other as a community. This starts where you live! Be a neighbor, be an ally, and promote kindness & unity in your community. #equality #kindness #community