CASAFARI at the Web Summit 2022: 5 days learning, sharing and growing
After participating in the 2019 and 2021 editions, CASAFARI returned for the four days of Web Summit 2022, featuring in a startup roundtable, two stage talks (Centre Stage and Growth Summit) with Co-Founder Mila Suharev, and a masterclass on web data with CEO and Co-Founder Nils Henning to show how a clean, unified database organises the European property market.
Previous events – Mila Suharev at the Startup Roundtables
Even before the Web Summit 2022 officially started, our Co-Founder was already participating in discussions with other talented entrepreneurs.
Her roundtable was called “Recruiting the next generation of talent” and talked about how to identify talent, which criteria to use when hiring for a startup and building teams that perform.
Opening night and Day 1 – Mila at the Centre Stage: Breakout Startups
Mila had once again the chance to present the work of CASAFARI at the main stage of the summit, broadcasting our goal to power and accelerate every real estate transaction in Europe and make housing accessible for everyone.
She explained how, although it’s the biggest industry on Earth, real estate was stuck in the past and told the audience about how we built a single source of truth for the property market to transform the European property sector into an organised ecosystem.
Watch the whole presentation and find out what we created to do so!
Day 2 – Nils Henning at a Masterclass: The Web Data Revolution
In this masterclass of the Web Summit 2022, our CEO and Co-founder Nils took part alongside Or Lenchner from Bright Data and Geoffrey Cleaves from Red Points, talking about using data to extract the best insights for our business.
He explained how a clean and unified database such as CASAFARI Data Services can mirror all the information on the property market, allowing professionals to work with trustworthy data without the risk of biased information. This brings a positive impact not only for those working in real estate, but also for the deals they can find for their clients.
But it’s not just about collecting everything that shows up: our CEO talked about the importance of respecting copyright legislation in each country, using data in a useful and respectful manner.
Day 3 – Mila on the Growth Summit: Crisis as an opportunity for growth
CASAFARI is no stranger to pushing growth in the middle of a crisis. And, since many markets face ongoing uncertainty following years of a global pandemic, recession and war, there was no better topic to discuss at the Growth Summit.
To finish Mila’s presentations and our presence on the stages of the Web Summit 2022 with a flourish, she talked about how we approach problems being strategic, being present at the present and staying together as a team.
Her very first example was an endurance trail race that our CASAFARIANs ran together, but it goes much further: Mila explained how CASAFARI faced the emergence of coronavirus and managed to make 2020 our best year ever in growth. She also talked about how we kept our business moving during the war in Ukraine, where a big percentage of our CASAFARIANs live, while still creating initiatives that brought positive impact, such as bringing refugees to Europe, evacuating families to safer places and collecting tons of donations for the country.
Turn anger into curiosity. Be open-minded. Save energy for the long run. Plan ahead. Think strategically. Think about our culture. Turn pain into action. Collaborate as a team. These were our learnings.
Thanks for another year of amazing memories, Web Summit 2022!
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Frequently asked questions
Which sessions did CASAFARI take part in at Web Summit 2022?
Co-Founder Mila Suharev took part in the pre-event Startup Roundtable ‘Recruiting the next generation of talent’, presented at the Centre Stage for Breakout Startups on Opening Night and Day 1, and spoke at the Growth Summit on Day 3 (‘Crisis as an opportunity for growth’). CEO and Co-Founder Nils Henning joined the Day 2 masterclass ‘The Web Data Revolution’.
How does CASAFARI organise the European property market?
CASAFARI builds a clean, unified database that mirrors information across the property market while respecting copyright legislation in each country. This turns a fragmented industry into an organised ecosystem, allowing real estate professionals to work with trustworthy, unbiased data.
What did Nils Henning cover in ‘The Web Data Revolution’ masterclass?
Alongside Or Lenchner from Bright Data and Geoffrey Cleaves from Red Points, Nils Henning explained how a clean and unified property database lets professionals extract reliable insights without biased information. He also stressed the importance of respecting national copyright legislation when collecting and using data.
How did CASAFARI approach growth and humanitarian support during crises?
Mila Suharev shared how CASAFARI made 2020 its strongest growth year during the coronavirus pandemic and kept operations moving during the war in Ukraine, where many team members live. The company supported affected communities by evacuating families, bringing refugees to Europe and collecting donations, all guided by strategic planning and teamwork.
How can real estate professionals and developers access CASAFARI’s property data?
Professionals and businesses can access CASAFARI’s unified property data through CASAFARI Data Services, the Property Data API and self-serve accounts on the CASAFARI platform. Complete technical documentation is available in the CASAFARI developer documentation.