Zonda CEO Jeff Meyers: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Brilliance, Game-Changing Acquisitions, and New Home Data Domination!

#34: In this captivating podcast episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Jeff Meyers, the CEO of Zonda. Jeff's tenacity shines as he started with a humble $50,000 seed investment from a past employer, eventually securing a remarkable $20 million investment from Private Equity. Notably, Jeff's acumen in the new home data market is unrivaled, making him a force to be reckoned with. If you're running a data company and receive a call from Jeff, be prepared to present your financials because there's a chance you might be acquired. Jeff's track record speaks for itself, as he even bought back his first business that he had sold along the way. Join us as we delve into the world of entrepreneurship and gain valuable insights from this seasoned business leader.• 00:00:13 Start • 00:00:56 First company out of University • 00:01:09 Worked with a developer/land owner and got financial backing from past employer • 00:01:45 Started San Diego-based data company • 00:02:40 Started first-hand collecting and publishing • 00:02:59 Raised $20 mill in 1996 and started an acquisition spree • 00:04:19 Andy Florence co-star - smartest in the data biz - always a step ahead • 00:06:35 Las Vegas big downtown in stared consultants group • 00:09:47 Older gen loved iPad so they went mobile-first • 00:10:11 Appease the analyst and made a desktop platform • 00:11:15 Buying urban analytics • 00:12:22 Known for buying - 2 to3 buys a year • 00:13:05 Sourced all deals in-house • 00:16:07 PE brings in HR star • 00:16:27 Bringing a culture leader • 00:18:28 1000 employees at Zonda • 00:24:21 Vancouver and Toronto are very sophisticated in pre-sale • 00:25:37 Urban Analytics is expanding into 12 more markets this year • 00:26:12 Tracking 30% of all new projects within 3 years • 00:27:41 Implementing satellite imaging in Vancouver by Q3 • 00:31:16 Make rock stars from developers, marketing companies, and architects • 00:32:38 Bough rendering company alpha vision • 00:35:18 Not going to be the transaction marketplace • 00:36:50 Not looking to consult on marketing only advisory • 00:43:54 Change the consumer experience - new is better • 00:44:22 Do you think Zillow would want to buy you? scale and ipo is the main goal • 00:48:38 Entrepreneurship will save the world • 00:48:53 End