Ben Liao

Ben Liao has joined as managing director of Powered by Techstars, the Colliers property technology accelerator programme. This first-of-its-kind programme will identify and mentor startups from around the globe that are developing industry-disrupting technologies in the property and real estate industry. Ben Liao will focus on selecting companies from the pool of applicants, partnering with Colliers to define the strategic direction and investment profile within the programme, and creating and nurturing a strong network of mentors, sponsors, investors and corporate partners.

He joins from Ritual, a venture-backed technology company, where he was a member of the senior leadership team. Prior to that, Ben held management and leadership positions in organisations that ranged from startups to large enterprises, with a focus on strategy, investing, business development and strategic partnerships.