Joseph Cohen

Joseph Cohen, Founder and CEO of Universe, discusses his early love for the internet, the changing role of digital designers, and advice for young toolmakers. They explore the evolution of empowering everyone to build the internet, challenges of using AI in web design, and the importance of aesthetics. They also discuss designing tools for the masses, the concept of meta design, setting boundaries in city design, and the value of exploring outside of tech for inspiration.

In this engaging talk, Joseph Cohen, a seasoned real estate investor who started as a cold caller in 2001, shares his incredible journey. He discusses the importance of teamwork and networking in the industry. Joseph reflects on diversifying his career during the 2008 mortgage crisis by acquiring insurance licenses. He also reveals his current merger with a commercial brokerage and the exciting deals in hotels and multifamily properties. Plus, he emphasizes how a top-tier transaction coordinator transformed his efficiency.