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James Shearin

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Managing Director, RETCON at RETCON
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

James is the Managing Director at RETCON, the real estate industrys leading innovation conference. He is responsible for the companys growth, content, and relationship development. His previous experience includes managing event production for Bisnows commercial real estate conferences. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

He is passionate about the future of real estate and how technology is shaping the industry. James believes in fostering and strengthening connections among industry leaders to drive transformation. He is an active voice in the PropTech community, often sharing his insights through podcasts and social media.

He has a strong opinion that as technology develops at a rapid pace, the industry should prioritize simplicity to avoid outpacing practical uses.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, RETCON
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Real Estate Innovation
He leads RETCON, a premier conference focused on technology and innovation in the real estate sector, connecting industry leaders to shape the future of the industry.
PropTech Trends
James frequently discusses PropTech and innovation, as seen in his recent podcast appearances and professional posts where he shares his insights on industry developments.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Managing Director, RETCON
RETCON
12-2018 - 7-2020
Manager, Western & Southwest US Event Production
Bisnow
10-2017 - 12-2018
Mid-Atlantic Event Producer
Bisnow
8-2015 - 10-2017
National Inbound Sales Manager and Community Manager
MakeOffices
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Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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