About The Author
Hi, I’m Vanessa Saunders, and my journey into real estate is anything but typical. Like many of you, I’ve faced moments in life that demanded a complete reset. For me, that moment came after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, when my office at the World Trade Center was destroyed. At the time, I was serving as Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Operations for The GPJ Group who sponsored my board position at the World Trade Centers Association. Before that, I spent over a decade at British Airways, where I worked as a Marketing Manager in the VIP Passenger Services Division. My career was built on delivering exceptional experiences, solving complex challenges, and working on a global scale—skills that would become the foundation for my next chapter. After 9/11, I needed a fresh start. I found it in real estate. What began as a way to rebuild turned into a mission to revolutionize an industry I quickly realized was stuck in its ways. After ten years as a Realtor and Broker Associate, I founded Global Property Systems (GPS), a company designed to challenge the outdated norms of real estate. Drawing on my international experience and connections, GPS grew rapidly, eventually opening offices across three continents. I specialized in global transactions, earning the trust of clients worldwide. But as much as I loved the business, I couldn’t ignore the flaws in the traditional real estate system—one that too often prioritized profits over professionalism. Determined to innovate, I enrolled at MIT, where I graduated top of my class with a certification in Blockchain Technologies, Business Innovation, and Application. For those wondering
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