Danny Klein
Danny Klein
Growth Partner
At JLL Spark, Danny is responsible for driving strategic value to JLL through the implementation of new technologies that can enhance JLL’s service offerings and operational efficiency. His ability to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and practical business applications is instrumental in advancing technology-enabled services across JLL’s diverse lines of business. Danny plays an important role in ensuring that JLL remains at the cutting edge of real estate technology, creating value for clients and internal stakeholders in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Previously, Danny was the head of global scouting and ecosystem development for Verizon’s real estate technology group, with a goal to digitally transform its 100 million square foot portfolio. Prior to Verizon, Danny spent ten years working in venture capital, focused on seed and early-stage companies as well as investments in the lower-middle market. Danny has more than 25 years of experience working with entrepreneurs and startup companies.
Danny holds an M.B.A from Babson College, and a B.Com in Finance from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Location
Boston, Massachusetts USA
Favorite building
Windsor Station, Montreal, Quebec
Hobbies
Cooking, skiing, hiking, and spending time with his wife and twin daughters.
Latest posts
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From digital to physical: AI steps off the server and into buildings
The commercial real estate industry is experiencing a shift from labor shortage concerns to actively pursuing technology-driven cost savings, with building owners and occupiers now exploring Physical AI and robotic solutions for measurable results. Growth Partner Danny Klein details JLL Spark’s viewpoint and pursuit of robotics orchestration in this latest blog post.
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AI is driving digital transformation in the built environment
Commercial real estate investors and occupiers are actively embracing AI, with 90% of companies planning to integrate AI over the next five years to help navigate the complexities of an ever-changing market landscape, according to JLL’s 2024 Future of Work Survey. By harnessing the power of Generative AI, the latest wave of artificial intelligence techniques,…
