Cole Rubin

Cole Rubin is a serial entrepreneur with a strong background in real estate technology and ticketing. He founded Conduit (formerly HostAI), an AI agent platform for property management, which is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch and recently raised $3.1M in seed funding. His entrepreneurial journey also includes founding Seat Club, a subscription-based ticketing platform aimed at disrupting the traditional ticketing industry by eliminating fees, and previously Dynasty Sports & Entertainment, a major player in ticket distribution. theorg+4

Rubin possesses significant expertise in real estate, particularly in multifamily acquisitions and single-family home development. As Managing Partner & CEO at ekwedē group, he oversaw the development of $18.5 million in single-family homes, and as an Acquisitions Analyst at The Bascom Group, he contributed to $240 million in multifamily acquisitions. This deep industry knowledge forms the foundation for his current venture, Conduit, which leverages AI to revolutionize property management. theorg

Cole Rubin is a proponent of integrating AI to enhance human efficiency, particularly in customer service. Through Conduit, he advocates for a 'human-AI partnership model' where AI handles repetitive tasks, allowing human teams to focus on complex problem-solving and empathetic interactions. His blog post on Conduit's website details a three-tier escalation framework for AI-human collaboration, highlighting his vision for smart, hospitality-focused AI systems. conduit+1