Lucas Haldeman

Lucas Haldeman has spent over two decades developing web based technology for the real estate industry, initially as employee no. 18 at AllApartments.com, the first site to publish a national database of apartment communities online, and after acquisition was with Homestore.com (now Move, Inc.) through a successful IPO.

Prior to founding SmartRent, he served as the Chief Technology and Marketing Officer of Colony Starwood Homes. The custom platform developed by Mr. Haldeman and his team were instrumental in cost effectively helping the business acquire, renovate, lease and manage more than 40,000 single family homes in 12 states.

Before his time at Colony Starwood homes, Mr. Haldeman served as the Chief Information and Marketing Officer for Beazer Pre-Owned Rental Homes where he also led the firm’s IT systems and marketing efforts. Prior to 2012, Mr. Haldeman was the founder and managing partner of Nexus Property Management, a boutique, technology-focused fee management firm. Previously, Mr. Haldeman was a Vice President at RENT.net and REALTOR.com, part of Move, Inc. (now part of Fox), where he worked in software development, product management, user experience, sales and marketing. Mr. Haldeman received a bachelor’s degree in economics and English from Cornell College.