SAN FRANCISCO—An innovator in high-rise residential technology, Crescent Heights is renowned for introducing some of the latest technology in its West Coast residential towers (NEMA and Jasper in San Francisco and Ten Thousand in Los Angeles). Some of its innovations include a robot butler and a location-based CRM that utilizes location beacons to provide a predictive service.

Crescent Heights recently launched a new Innovation in the Workplace series aimed at connecting the Bay Area's brightest minds in the technology industry to foster collaboration and advancement. In a world where the formal workplace is rapidly changing and co-working spaces are on the rise, the developer recognized an opportunity to curate an environment where tech types can gather, share ideas and ultimately make an impact. The first event was moderated by entrepreneur, author and speaker Jadah Sellner and was held last month at NEMA.

“We pride ourselves on always looking to improve our residents' experience and create communities where there is synergy. Technology allows us to service our residents faster, saving them time and unlocking doors that we never knew were there. We continue to learn from our residents and see this as an opportunity for the brilliant minds in our buildings to work closer together allowing them to expand their creativity and share the wealth of knowledge they possess with one another,” said Roman Speron, executive vice president of development for Crescent Heights.

Speron recently discussed the background and goals of the series, along with the role of technology in this exclusive.

GlobeSt.com: What prompted Crescent Heights to launch the “Innovation in the Workplace” series and how have residents responded to it?

Speron: We aim to provide our residents access to custom experiences in the convenience of their own home. In San Francisco there is a constant birth and re-birth of ideas, and new and improved lifestyle solutions. In an effort to connect the bright minds in our communities, Innovation in the Workplace was born. We are pleased to say it was very well received and attended. The feedback was phenomenal, and we look forward to organizing similar events in the future.

GlobeSt.com: What is the ultimate goal of the series and what do you hope residents and the greater tech community will take away from it?

Speron: The goal is to provide a natural forum for people to connect, share ideas and explore new opportunities. The series is intended to spur creativity and support entrepreneurship, and the greater tech community can only benefit from the outcomes of this initiative.

GlobeSt.com: The intersection of technology and real estate is widely talked about right now. What future plans does Crescent Heights have to take technology in residential buildings to the next level?

Speron: Crescent Heights is at the forefront of that intersection and we feel it's a natural marriage. Technology aims to make life better, easier and more convenient. As a developer, we aim to do the same. From our proprietary residence management app and delivery robots to smart elevators and interactive touch-screens, technology is a crucial component of our predictive service offering.

GlobeSt.com: What role do you feel technology has played in differentiating your properties from others in the marketplace? Where do you feel the most opportunity exists?

Speron: Technology has set us apart in terms of the lifestyle enhancements, convenience and time savings we are able to offer our residents. As technology develops, we plan to evolve and incorporate new tech features into our projects that will keep us positioned at the cutting edge.

GlobeSt.com: What is in store for the next in the Innovation in the Workplace series? What can residents expect in terms of the topic, speaker, etc.?

Speron: We are still in the planning stage for the next event in the series, but the topic will be innovative, the speaker will be an industry recognized leader and the environment will feel like home.

Speron recently discussed the background and goals of the series, along with the role of technology in this exclusive.

GlobeSt.com: What prompted Crescent Heights to launch the “Innovation in the Workplace” series and how have residents responded to it?

GlobeSt.com: What is the ultimate goal of the series and what do you hope residents and the greater tech community will take away from it?

GlobeSt.com: What role do you feel technology has played in differentiating your properties from others in the marketplace? Where do you feel the most opportunity exists?

GlobeSt.com: What is in store for the next in the Innovation in the Workplace series? What can residents expect in terms of the topic, speaker, etc.?

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