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Co-Founder of Zillow & Hotwire | Former Zillow Group CEO | Speaker on Entrepreneurship, Tech Innovation & Real Estate

Spencer Rascoff Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000

Co-Founder of Zillow & Hotwire | Former Zillow Group CEO | Speaker on Entrepreneurship, Tech Innovation & Real Estate

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Spencer Rascoff
Speaking Fee:
$50,000 to $75,000

Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)

Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship

Secondary Topic Category:
Technology

 

Spencer Rascoff Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Spencer Rascoff is a serial tech entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Zillow, Hotwire, Pacaso, dot.LA, and Supernova. As Zillow’s CEO for a decade, he scaled the company to $3B in revenue and 4,500+ employees. Now, through his startup studio 75 & Sunny, Spencer backs and builds dozens of early-stage companies. He’s co-chair of Supernova (SPAC), chair of Pacaso, and on the boards of Palantir and PledgeLA. A former Harvard prof and NYT bestselling author, Spencer also hosts the Office Hours podcast, spotlighting candid conversations with today’s top business leaders.

Spencer Rascoff is a distinguished entrepreneur and executive renowned for his transformative impact on the real estate and technology sectors. He co-founded Zillow, the leading real estate and rental marketplace, serving as the company's CEO from its inception in 2005 until 2019. Under his leadership, Zillow grew from a startup into a public company with over $3 billion in annual revenue and a market cap exceeding $10 billion. A Harvard College graduate, Spencer began his professional journey at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker. He later co-founded Hotwire.com, a discount travel company acquired by Expedia in 2003. This early success set the stage for his future ventures and taught him invaluable lessons in perseverance and innovation. Beyond Zillow, Spencer has played a pivotal role in numerous tech startups. He serves on the boards of Palantir, TripAdvisor, and several private companies. His passion for democratizing data and technology continues to drive his investment philosophy as a co-founder of 75 & Sunny, a venture capital firm. Spencer is also a New York Times bestselling author, having co-written "Zillow Talk: Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate." His insights regularly appear in major media outlets and he hosts "Office Hours," a popular podcast where he interviews leaders and innovators. His commitment to thought leadership and community is evident. Spencer actively supports education and entrepreneurship initiatives and frequently delivers keynotes at industry conferences. His ability to blend vision with execution makes him a sought-after speaker and mentor in the tech community. In his personal life, Spencer balances his professional endeavors with a rich family life, enjoying time with his spouse and three children. He embodies the essence of contemporary leadershipÑinnovative, grounded, and forward-thinking.
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