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Weirich: RealLink shifted from consumer focus to B2B SaaS

Matt Weirich · Virtual Leasing Tour SaaS Hits $5m Revenue, Sells 60% at $34m Valuation Bringing on New Strategic Partner · May 12, 2021 · at 3:05

Matt Weirich, co-founder and CEO of RealLink, describes the company's strategic evolution over its first 10 years.

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“Here we are 10 years later working on the B to B SaaS side of it instead of the consumer side of it”

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