The Architects of Innovation: The People Who Built It First

By Lia Nichole Smith, Chief Brand Strategist | 1/11/2026

Long before "AI" became the buzzword on every conference stage and LinkedIn feed, our team was already building intelligent technology for multifamily. Not because it was trendy, but because it was necessary, and because we believed technology should always start with the human experience.


Meet the Architects of Innovation: the minds who imagined, designed, and deployed multifamily AI years before anyone else. They didn’t just chase the future; they built it. And they made it human from the very beginning.
We’re proud of our tech. But we’re even prouder of the people behind it. For 25 years, we’ve been shaping solutions that empower operational leaders and client partners across the country. Their work has kept us more than five years ahead of competitors in AI development and deployment, a gap that speaks not only to technical brilliance, but to vision, persistence, and care.


Spherexx Optimize was the first and longest-running AI-driven revenue management software in multifamily. Launched in 2013 as a machine learning, predictive AI-driven engine that has supported multifamily owners and operators.


What makes Team Spherexx extraordinary isn’t just innovation. It’s our longevity. In an industry where turnover is the norm, our internal team averages 13 years of tenure. That kind of commitment is rare in tech, and it’s the heartbeat of our culture. It means our clients aren’t just trusting a platform. They’re trusting people who have been here, refining and advancing solutions, for decades. From designers and account support to our executive and administrative teams, Spherexx is unmatched in talent and skill.
 

This year, as we celebrate 25 years of innovation, we’re also celebrating the humans who made it possible. To honor their voices, we’re launching two new social series: After the 40, where team members share who they are beyond the office; and Innovators on Innovators, a shout out to the people who’ve inspired them.


Because Innovation starts with people. Meet the team behind Spherexx’s multifamily AI and the voices shaping 25 years of human-first technology.


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