Press Release

Funnel AI team named 2025 CRE Technology Influencer by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum

March 19, 2025

Generative AI innovation earns top recognition

MARCH 19, 2024, TAMPA, FL Funnel, the proven AI-infused multifamily CRM, today announced that their AI team was recognized by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum as 2025 CRE Technology Influencer by GlobeSt Real Estate Forum. This year’s award series sought to spotlight the outstanding organizations and individuals who understand emerging technology and its real-world impact on commercial real estate. With AI, IoT, and big data transforming the industry, the judges sought individuals who could bridge technical expertise with practical application. The 2025 honorees were chosen for their ability to navigate both sides — staying ahead of tech trends while making meaningful contributions to the CRE space.

The Virtual Assistant that is trusted by 9 of the top 25 owners and managers to improve the renter experiences, save agents time, and boost conversions, is now backed by cutting-edge generative AI technology. Funnel's AI utilizes a leading large language model (LLM) to answer complex questions in a personalized and conversational way. More announcements and advancements are coming to Funnel’s AI in the near future, stay tuned.

"We’re honored to see our AI team recognized for their work. From day one, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with the industry’s largest and most forward-thinking operators, today, we’re proud to be the AI platform trusted by nine of the top 25 owners and operators," said Tyler Christiansen, CEO of Funnel. "While we celebrate this achievement for the team, the product, and the partnerships — we’re even more excited about what’s ahead. The future of AI in multifamily is being built right now, and we’re leading the charge."

"We’re honored to see our AI team recognized for their work. From day one, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with the industry’s largest and most forward-thinking operators, today, we’re proud to be the AI platform trusted by nine of the top 25 owners and operators. While we celebrate this achievement for the team, the product, and the partnerships — we’re even more excited about what’s ahead. The future of AI in multifamily is being built right now, and we’re leading the charge."— Tyler Christiansen, CEO of Funnel

Funnel was previously recognized as a 2022 GlobeSt. Multifamily influencer, 2023 GlobeSt. CRE Tech Influencer, CEO Tyer Christiansen was recognized as a 2022 GlobeSt. CRE Tech Influencer, CRO Johnny Hanna as a 2024 CRE Tech Influencer and a 2023 GlobeSt. CRE Tech influencer, and the AI team were recognized as a 2024 GlobeSt. Multifamily influencer.

For more information about other winners, read the GlobeSt. Article.

About Funnel

Funnel provides a win to three vital groups: operators looking to reduce costs and improve efficiencies; stretched-thin onsite teams who demand a better long-term career; and renters who demand a better customer experience. Funnel’s AI and automation-infused CRM is the enterprise-grade solution industry leaders, owners, and operators trust to deliver a streamlined, consistent, and connected experience from first inquiry through years of renewals, while simultaneously saving operators quantifiable money through the operational flexibility only a renter-centric® platform can provide. We call it Renter Management Software; our clients call it the new operating model.

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Hannah O’Leary

Sr. Manager Corporate Communications

hannah.oleary@funnelleasing.com

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