Carlos Matias, "Keeping my eye on the silver lining", CEO of Phoenix Software on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #148

Carlos Matias, "Keeping my eye on the silver lining", CEO of Phoenix Software on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #148 

Carlos Matias is the CEO of Phoenix Software, one of the largest real estate technology companies that currently operates in over 60 countries. His 20+ years of experience in this sector gives him a unique perspective on the global real estate market and he graciously shared his thoughts with me.

More About Carlos Matias:

He is the Founder & CEO of PropTech Solutions, the holding company of GryphTech and Phoenix Software. Carlos has over 22 years of experience helping real estate businesses in over 60 countries grow through lead-to-close real estate management technology. With unparalleled expertise on how to overcome the unique challenges of international real estate, Carlos has earned the trust of the world’s largest real estate brands. Having leading global real estate companies as long-standing customers is a testament to his ability to continually innovate and meet their diverse needs. Carlos was recognized as a 2019 RISMedia Newsmaker and is an active member of Peerscale and FIABCI. In 2019, Carlos was featured on the cover of CIO Applications Europe Magazine where his companies were celebrated as a Top 10 PropTech Solution Provider.

About Michael Valdes: 

Michael Valdes is the newly named President of eXp Global at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.