Aaron Ru from RET Ventures Appointed to the Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation Venture Board
New York, NY — The Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation (CRETI) is delighted to announce the addition of Aaron Ru, Principal at RET Ventures, to its Venture Board. Aaron brings significant investing experience in real estate technology to the board and will help CRETI continue its goals of driving innovation and leadership in the proptech sector.
At RET Ventures, Aaron invests in companies in the real estate technology space and is actively involved at the board level with a number of portfolio companies. This experience aligns well with the objectives of CRETI, and positions him as a valuable contributor to the Venture Board’s strategic initiatives. Prior to joining RET Ventures, Aaron was an investor at Naspers Ventures and in various strategy and M&A roles at Pinterest, United Talent Agency and UBS Investment Bank. Aaron has a BS from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
“In today’s tumultuous market, technology has the potential to improve many processes within the real estate industry, and I’m excited to join my peers on this board to improve collaboration within the space,” said Ru. “Operating largely within siloes, proptech innovation has already begun to elevate operations for thousands of professionals; through CRETI and other opportunities for crowdsourced innovation, we can work together to help build an even better future for the industry.”
Ashkán Zandieh, Managing Director at CRETI, remarked on Aaron's appointment, "Aaron brings significant expertise in real estate technology, and his commitment to innovation echoes CRETI's mission. We are confident that his contributions will enhance our efforts in driving the evolution of the proptech landscape."
The CRETI Venture Board, known for its focus on diversity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship, stands to benefit significantly from Aaron's experience and strategic insights. His appointment will help CRETI continue to lead the charge in the proptech sector, fostering financial health and wellness and advocating for groundbreaking innovation in the built and digital world.
In his personal life, Aaron enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family in Park City, UT where he is based.
About the Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation (CRETI):
CRETI is a proptech think tank and venture network committed to advancing the financial health and wellness of the real estate technology sector. Its Venture Board is comprised of world-leading real estate technology investors devoted to fostering diversity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and financial advocacy in the built and digital world. To learn more about CRETI, please visit creti.org.
