Joe Shashaty, born and raised in the heart of New York City, brings a unique New York edge to Austin real estate, blending hustle, hospitality, and high-performance execution. After beginning his career in biotech sales, he moved to Austin in 2021 to partner with a top YouTube channel, revamping their model and launching a new platform that helped subscribers invest in residential projects. He later co-founded Homemade, a venture-backed real estate platform that raised $4M in VC funding, completed over 30 renovations, and raised $3M+ in private investor capital before exiting the company in 2025.