--- title: "Jake Ferm" url: https://stacklist.com/card/09b4acc3-82ad-4dd1-a7c2-4f7ef0b522e4 source_url: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-ferm-02567398" stack: https://stacklist.com/c/wellness/stack/3034bacd-47d6-4dc2-8eae-a4056b71cc27 summary: "Jake Ferm is a Senior Account Executive at Rho working at the intersection of commercial real estate, partnerships, and emerging companies in Los Angeles. He focuses on connecting founders with capital, talent, and resources while building the LA startup community." tags: "linkedin-profile, commercial-real-estate, startup-ecosystem, los-angeles, founder-community, venture-capital" key_entities: "Jake Ferm (person), Rho (organization), Cushman & Wakefield (organization), Tulane University (organization), Brown Boots (organization), Lenny Rabin (person), Charlie Ford (person), Daniel Irwin (person), Los Angeles (location), Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (location), founder-community (concept)" classification: "reference" content_hash: "sha256:132573952db7a689e47dd9eea64c6ae589d5d709ae5d0bba7703798be88d5ab5" acp_version: "0.2" token_counts_approximate: 3614 visibility: public agent_accessible: true status: "final" --- # Jake Ferm Sign in to view Jake’s full profile Jake can introduce you to 10+ people at Rho Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? 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Join now Activity 2K followers Posts Comments Reactions No more previous content Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 3d Report this post Jake Ferm shared this Wild how much is happening in the LA founder scene right now. Five days, ten events, Venice to Malibu. I'll be at a bunch of these, so if you're building something and want to meet up, reach out. public_profile__posts 12 2 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 1w Report this post Jake Ferm shared this I joined Rho as a Senior Account Executive. Careers have funny roadmaps. The one thing that’s held since college is that I want to be around people building things that don’t exist yet. That took me through tenant rep at C&W, into helping startups, and now here. Thank you to Charlie Ford , Jason Grohowski , Cristian Raygoza and Gavin Landi for betting on me, and to Daniel Irwin and Rich Simmerman, who I get to build the LA founder community alongside. The job is simple enough: connect good people in Los Angeles with the right funds, the right talent, and the right rooms. And put a banking platform in front of founders that actually makes their lives easier. There’s a wild amount of talent in this city and a lot of events coming. If you’re a founder, an investor, or you just want in on what we’re putting together, reach out. public_profile__posts 174 43 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 1mo Report this post Jake Ferm shared this Haven't met many movers and shakers like Lenny Rabin . Started as a client back in my Cushman days, and now I'm lucky to call him a friend. Brown Boots just got named the #1 fastest-growing company in LA on the Inc. 5000. Couldn't happen to a bigger grinder. Lenny earns every bit of it, and this is only getting started. Big congrats to Lenny. If you don't know Brown Boots yet, go take a look (the El Segundo office is pretty sweet too). Brown Boots Brown Boots 1mo Jake Ferm shared this Big news today: Brown Boots made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, and we landed at No. 25 nationwide! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eBGHyVTH Not only did we crack the Top 25 in the country, but we also earned: 🥇 #1 Fastest-Growing Company in Los Angeles 🥇 #1 in the Advertising & Marketing Category nationwide 🌴 #4 Fastest-Growing Company in California This milestone is a direct reflection of our incredible team, who bring relentless creativity and execution to work every single day, and our partners and clients who trust us to grow their brands. Being named the top advertising company in the nation and leading the charge here in LA is a huge honor! This is just the beginning! Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey! 🥂 #Inc5000 #Growth #Advertising #LosAngeles #MarketingAgency #Milestones #Leadership public_profile__posts 8 Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 3mo Report this post Jake Ferm posted this Sales is a lot of rejection for a few yeses. Part of the deal. Talked to a guy today who avoids cleaning his Class A midrise because inspecting the swing stage rigs runs the cost up. I asked what the long game was. At some point the facade gets cleaned and the building gets maintained, or it doesn't. He said he's got more pressing issues, management has no time for vendors, he's heading out of town, he'll circle back. Here's what got me. Our approach solved every problem he raised and came in under his current vendor. That still wasn't worth 15 minutes. A brush-off from the guy in the seat isn't a no from the building. The person who actually eats the cost of a deteriorating exterior is the owner. So that's the conversation I'm going to go have. 6 Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 3mo Report this post Jake Ferm shared this I met Ziggy Hallgarten when he was only a few weeks into building Broome, and even then he was already in the weeds, talking with brokers, asking smart questions, and really trying to understand where AI could actually be useful in CRE. There are a lot of people talking about AI right now, but Ziggy is one of the few who makes it feel practical. If you’re in commercial real estate and trying to figure out how to use AI, build better data around your business, or just make sense of all the tools out there, give the guy a call or set up time to hear about his company Broome Absolutely worth your time. Ziggy Hallgarten Ziggy Hallgarten 3mo Jake Ferm shared this Raise your hand if you love talking about how AI can help you build a proprietary data strategy... Had a blast speaking at James O'Connell, ISHC and HREC Investment Advisors ' Reflect and Project last week about Broome and the current state of AI in CRE. The key takeaways from my talk: -- the best framework to master the general tools is 1) start using them for everything you can think of 2) build skills tailored to your processes and 3) measure ROI -- internal data is where you get your edge when everyone's looking at the same public info -- Broome is helping teams build their own data strategy—using pipeline to make every deal that hits your inbox a useful comp -- the future of AI for portfolio management If any of this sounds interesting to you, let's talk. public_profile__posts 6 1 Comment Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 3mo Report this post Jake Ferm shared this This is our differentiator, and honestly, it’s fun to be a part of. Exterior maintenance isn’t exactly sexy - but we’re making it safer, smarter, and a little cooler. For a long time, exterior maintenance has meant lifts, ropes, scaffolding, scheduling headaches, access issues, and a lot of operational friction for real estate teams. The Aero Velocity x SoftWash Systems® partnership is about doing it smarter. Licensed exterior ground crews working alongside drone pilots means we can reach difficult areas more safely and efficiently, while reducing the need for traditional access methods wherever possible. And while we’re out there, we’re not just cleaning - we’re capturing data, creating digital twins, and helping owners/operators document the current condition of their buildings. Less guesswork. Less disruption. Better visibility. Excited for what we’re building here. Nischay Soni Nischay Soni 3mo Jake Ferm shared this 🚀 Partnership Spotlight: SoftWash Systems® × Aero Velocity When low-pressure soft-washing science meets purpose-built drone tech, you get more than a service—you get a playbook for safer, faster, cleaner outcomes. Here’s why this alliance works: Trust by design – Crews share live flight logs, chemistry mixes, and post-job reports so clients always know exactly what’s happening overhead and on the ground. Transparency in timelines – From first call to final rinse, combined teams hit aggressive schedules without cutting corners—proving speed and quality can coexist. A safety-first culture – Drones and biodegradable solutions replace lifts, scaffolding, and harsh pressures, reducing work-at-height risk by up to 80%. Results that scale – Standardized processes let us mobilize anywhere—from storefronts to stadiums—while honoring unique site constraints. It truly takes a village: pilots pulling dawn shifts, technicians perfecting chem blends, coordinators juggling client windows, and partners who believe in radical collaboration. Thank you all for the long hours, quick pivots, and relentless commitment to exceeding expectations. 🌟 Your turn: Have you seen a partnership elevate project outcomes in your world? #Partnership #TrustAndTransparency #DroneTech #SoftWashing #ExteriorCleaning #ItTakesAVillage Mark Hastings Jen Pond Seth Allen Jake Ferm AC Lockyer Logan Feller public_profile__posts 14 4 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 3mo Report this post Jake Ferm shared this The future of exterior maintenance probably won’t look like a normal window cleaning vendor with a drone slapped on top. It’ll look like faster quoting, safer access, cleaner buildings, better documentation, and less disruption for property teams. That’s the part I’m excited about. Great trip to Kent State with the Aero Velocity team. A lot more ahead. #DroneAsAService #DroneAssetManagement #FacilityManagement Aero Velocity Aero Velocity 4mo Jake Ferm shared this Back again at Kent State University ! Aero Velocity is excited to return to campus for another large-scale drone-powered cleaning project, this time with our partners SoftWash Systems® . By combining drone operations with soft washing technology, we’re able to safely clean large exterior surfaces while reducing operational disruption across campus. Unlike traditional pressure washing, soft washing uses water-based biodegradable solutions that help break down dirt, grime, mold, mildew, algae, bacteria, and organic buildup while sanitizing the surface being cleaned. The process also uses significantly less water and is designed to be gentler on building surfaces over time. We are excited to continue building alongside forward-thinking partners who are embracing drone-first operations. Learn more at www.AeroVelocity.com public_profile__posts 19 Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 4mo Report this post Jake Ferm shared this For a while now, when people ask what I do, I tell them I clean windows. It's not untrue. But it's not the whole story. Since the start of the year, I've been working with Aero Velocity one of the most innovative companies in the exterior maintenance space - helping expand their operations to the West Coast. Days like this are the reason why. Out with Lincoln Property Company putting our ground crew + drone hybrid approach to work and showing what the technology can actually do on a building. Big thanks to Nicole Audette & Dennise Newton for the chance to show our team in action at their PM event. Excited for more with the Lincoln team - this is just getting started. https://lnkd.in/g4eSE2Jr Dennise Newton Dennise Newton 4mo Jake Ferm shared this We had the opportunity to see a live demonstration of drone window cleaning by Aero Velocity with Jake Ferm and Erik Schultz at our Lincoln Q2 Power Connect Meeting. Thank you again for showing us the wave of the future in window and roof cleaning. Thanks You to Ashley Page McGovern for hosting at her property The Bluffs and to our Exective Leadership Nicole Audette public_profile__posts 29 2 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Jake Ferm Jake Ferm 5mo Report this post Jake Ferm shared this SF keeps killing it. Excited to see what happens with 88 Spear-this feels like a real test case for where office is actually heading. What’s happening here isn’t just a repositioned building, it’s more of an “office resort.” Amenity-heavy, hospitality-driven, and way more aligned with how people want to work now. A place where work and play can coexist-where you can step away to reset, grab a drink, connect with clients and colleagues in a great environment- but still have real space to lock in and get focused work done. This blend between traditional office and luxury hospitality feels like something that’s been missing post-COVID. The RTO friction is real-more pronounced in LA than SF-and this feels like a middle ground that has some legs. Operators get a differentiated product, but more importantly, it aligns with what tenants and employees are actually looking for. Not surprised this is happening in San Francisco first. The bigger question is whether we start to see real capital flow into repositioning well-located, obsolete Class B office into experiences like this. It won’t happen overnight. Replacement costs are real, and in many cases would be cheaper to go ground-up than fully convert older product. Feels like this will be more selective-targeting the right buildings with the right bones, paired with strong operations and programming. Would be awesome to see Los Angeles lean into this kind of thinking too. Curious how others are viewing this shift. If this model hits, it’s a pretty exciting lane that could actually change how we work going forward. Worth a quick read: https://lnkd.in/gH-AGdwM The Spear in San Francisco will be country's 1st 'office resort' The Spear in San Francisco will be country's 1st 'office resort' 11 Copy LinkedIn Facebook X No more next content Slide to item 1 Slide to item 2 Slide to item 3 Slide to item 4 Slide to item 5 Slide to item 6 Slide to item 7 Slide to item 8 Slide to item 9 Jake Ferm replied to a comment 1d