A decent home is a basic right of every citizen.
OUR MISSION
Driving towards a Sustainable Future
Affordable housing is crucial for ensuring that individuals and families have access to safe, stable living environments, which are foundational for economic and social well-being. It helps reduce financial burdens, allowing people to allocate resources to other essential needs like healthcare, education, and food. Stable housing also promotes better health outcomes, academic success for children, and community cohesion. Furthermore, affordable housing supports local economies by reducing homelessness, improving workforce stability, and fostering social equity. Ensuring access to affordable housing is key to combating poverty and creating more inclusive, resilient communities.
Operational Excellence
We are committed to continuously enhancing the functionality of our platform to ensure that affordable housing becomes accessible to everyone who needs it. By leveraging the latest technologies and incorporating user feedback, we strive to streamline the application and eligibility processes, improve transparency for both applicants and housing providers, and reduce barriers to entry. Our team works tirelessly to integrate innovative features, such as automated eligibility determinations, online document submissions, and real-time communication tools, to simplify and accelerate housing access. Our mission is to create an inclusive, user-friendly solution that empowers individuals and families to secure affordable housing while supporting developers and agencies in managing their programs efficiently.
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Founders
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EMILY LEVIN
RAJIV VISPUTE
Co-Founder & CTO
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Rajiv Vispute is a highly motivated and ever-learning software developer with a deep passion for Microsoft technologies. He thrives on staying ahead of the curve by continuously expanding his expertise across a wide range of tools and frameworks, including .NET Core, C#, Azure Cloud, and Angular. His problem-solving abilities are complemented by a proactive approach to learning, consistently seeking out new opportunities to refine his skills through certifications, industry forums, and hands-on projects. With a strong commitment to both innovation and best practices, Rajiv aims to create secure, scalable, and user-centered applications that meet the evolving needs of businesses and users alike. His combination of technical excellence and dedication to continuous improvement positions him as a forward-thinking developer ready to tackle complex challenges. Rajiv holds a computer science degree from India and numerous Microsoft software development certifications.
JEREMY SAXTON
Co-Founder & CEO
Jeremy has over 20 years experience in leadership positions for tech startups. He has lead companies from early stage to series D and post merger integrations. His recent experiences have been in AI and Healthtech. Jeremy was Head of FP&A for Datavant, the leading deidentified health data platform that merged with Ciox in a $7 billion deal. Before that Jeremy worked Syapse, a late stage healthtech startup, and was Head of FP&A for Moogsoft, a leader in the AI Ops space, that raised over $100 million in funding and was acquired by Dell. Jeremy’s responsibilities have ranged from designing financial strategies, putting in place the first operating procedures for budgets and accounting, M&A, and both venture debt and equity fundraising. He has consulted tech startups on operations & execution. He has a dual degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and the Wharton School of Business where he studied Systems Engineering, Finance and Entrepreneurship.
SATYA MAGANTI
Founder & CPO
Satya Maganti is the Founder and Managing Partner of Like Minded Software, a technology consulting firm. Satya grew the company's revenue to over $5 million dollars within a few years. Satya has worked for over twenty years for many New York City government agencies to build software systems that have been integral to the city's growth and development. Most notably, Satya led the team that built Housing Connect for Housing Preservation and Development for New York City. Based on that experience, Satya built the software for ResideIQ, a system that revolutionizes access to affordable housing through an AI-driven platform that automates the process and connects applicants, developers, and property managers. Satya is a leading and sought-after expert in all things Affordable Housing and technology. Satya has a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from Mumbai Educational Trust and a Master's Degree from Baruch College in Management Information Systems.
EMILY LEVIN
Co-Founder & COO
Emily is an entrepreneur and social work veteran, known for her transformative impact in both the affordable housing and mental health sectors. With a career spanning over a decade in social work and a successful foray into entrepreneurship, Emily is now making waves as a co-founder of Housing Matters, a pioneering platform designed to simplify and enhance the affordable housing application process. Emily’s professional journey began in supportive housing, where she played a crucial role in helping individuals navigate the complexities of securing permanent, affordable housing. Her hands-on experience in both supportive housing and intake processes with social service agencies and landlords provided her with a deep understanding of the systemic challenges faced by those seeking housing. This invaluable clinical insight became the foundation for her later innovations. Emily holds a Bachelor’s degree from Barnard College, Columbia University, and a Social Work degree from New York University.
APPROACH
We use an Agile approach to implementation, emphasizing iterative development, continuous feedback, and flexibility to quickly adapt to changing requirements and deliver high-quality solutions efficiently.
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Christopher J. Volgenau
Advisor
Christopher is an experienced entrepreneur, advisor, and senior executive specializing in real estate and technology services with proven success in developing strategic and tactical plans to bring business concepts from genesis to financial viability. Christopher conceived, founded, or was instrumental in the launch and growth of numerous PropTech and FinTech companies and solutions. Companies include RE/MAX International, First American Financial Corporation, Heading Home, pdActive, Trustly, PayNearMe, Distinguished Programs, and Whitefence. Exits include First American Financial Corporation, Expedia, and IPVideo. Christopher was a two-time Collegiate All-American and a national and world-ranked Professional Track and Field Shot-Putter. A MacAllister Graduate Scholarship recipient, he earned an MBA from the University of Colorado, Leeds Graduate School of Business, and a BA in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. As a proud Colorado native, he is quick to tell you why life is better in the mountains.
