Nick Johnson

Buckle up, cause I’m bout to tell you about Nick Johnson – the guy’s a straight-up mover in the startup world. He’s a W23 batch alum from YC, so you know he’s legit. The dude jumped into the game with some serious fire. Started out with Propexo, this killer company that’s basically like a “Propify” for commercial real estate – think Plaid but for office spaces and buildings. That’s a huge deal because it’s solving real pain points in a super old-school industry, making the process way smoother with tech.

Propexo blew up fast – they just announced a $3.3M seed round led by Prudence, which is no joke. That kind of funding shows investors really see the value and possible in what Nick and his team are building. Plus, they launched on Hacker News, which is like the startup Olympics – if you can crush it there, you’re the real deal.

But here’s what’s crazy – Nick’s story isn’t just about throwing up a cool app and getting some dough. It’s about someone who’s got that entrepreneurial fire. He’s been deep in the trenches, building something that actually changes how people do business in a massive industry. The fact that he’s been featured in articles like MGMT Boston and has a solid social presence tells me he’s not just a tech guy – he’s a builder who’s got a vision and the guts to follow through.

What does that say about him? Dude’s motivated by real problems, not just chasing shiny objects. He sees inefficiency in commercial real estate and is out here fixing it with tech – that’s the kind of founder who’s in it for the long haul. He’s all about making a dent, not just chasing quick wins. Jumping into YC W23 proves he’s got the network and mentorship to turn this into something huge.

Bottom line – Nick Johnson is that rare founder who combines legit industry insight, hustle, and the smarts to back it all up. He’s building something that could totally shake up an old industry, and he’s just getting started. No cap, this guy’s the real deal.