Data Nerds

10/24/2021

02/26/2020

There was 41 cm of powder at Big White so the team took the day off and had a pow day. We are so lucky to have this an hour from the office.

@ Big White Ski Resort

02/24/2020

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday is one of my absolute favorites and I cant stop reading this one on lifehacks.

12/06/2019

We’re looking for a first-class analytical thinker and financially-minded Business Unit Manager to operate our digital ecommerce product and the team that powers it.

Do you love the thrill of a good challenge? Do you have experience managing a multi-million dollar budget and profitability of a product? If so, we should talk!

Check out the job description: https://lnkd.in/gASyGZC

Easy 1-Click Apply (DATA NERDS) Business Unit Manager - Digital Ecommerce job in Kelowna, BC. View job description, responsibilities and qualifications. See if you qualify!

11/07/2019

1. A clear CONCEPTION of what we want, a vivid vision, a goal clearly imagined.
2. A strong CONFIDENCE that we can attain that goal.
3. A focused CONCENTRATION on what it takes to reach our goal.
4. A stubborn CONSISTENCY in pursuing our vision.
5. An emotional COMMITMENT to the importance of what we're doing.
6. A good CHARACTER to guide us and keep us on a proper course.
7. A CAPACITY TO ENJOY the process along the way.

09/13/2019

Missed Estated CEO Joshua Fraser 's panel on entrepreneurship last night? Wish you could learn more on the topic? You're in luck!

Join us for another session of insights with "My 6-year Journey of Entrepreneurship," tomorrow 9/14 at Staples Canada.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/my-6-year-journey-of-entrepreneurship-with-joshua-fraser-tickets-68729974203

My 6-year Journey of Entrepreneurship with Joshua Fraser Going from an 8-5 job to working for yourself overnight and within 2 years building a multi-million dollar business. In this session, you will learn: About managing your time How to stay motivated Leadership Building strategy About Joshua Fras...

09/12/2019

Estated (formerly Data Nerds) is excited to share our newest customer case study with Blend Insurance Agency!

We love being able to help technology innovators like BIA (subsidiary of Blend) improve customer experiences. See how we did it. https://hubs.ly/H0kK8yf0

09/09/2019

Interested in entrepreneurship and in Kelowna? Register today for "The Entrepreneur's Journey" - a panel of experienced leaders including Estated CEO, Joshua Fraser, talking about pitching to investors, growing a team, mentorship and more this Thursday Sept 12 : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-entrepreneurs-journey-panelist-event-tickets-70520026297

Building a business can be overwhelming but yet … there's a group of people that wouldn’t change it for anything. Being an entrepreneur is full of challenges, sacrifice, and hard work. It is well known that most businesses fail within the first 5 years but for the entrepreneur, helping build som...

09/06/2019

09/06/2019

Some of the Estated crew soaking up the Okanagan summer with Smile Cycle Tours!

07/26/2019

Are you obsessively passionate about sales? Do you have a proven sales track record, preferably in SaaS? Are you super ambitious, highly motivated and target driven?

ABOUT ESTATED
Estated provides an in-depth analysis of over 100 million US properties through accessible, accurate and affordable data solutions. Our customers use our industry-leading property data API and bulk data products to power their apps and workflows, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace. Leading organizations in real estate, insurance, lending and home improvement rely on our data to drive their business models.

We set big goals. We're accountable & take ownership. We thrive in autonomy. We embrace personal & professional growth. We practice an attitude of gratitude. We celebrate together. We’re Estated.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re at an exciting point - releasing the next generation of our products and building the sales team that can take the market by storm. You have the opportunity to get in at the ground floor and be a part of taking a new product line to market.

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Sales Representative with a proven track record in sales who is super ambitious, highly motivated and target driven. The Sales Representative will manage all inbound and outbound sales leads by qualifying leads, handling objections, closing opportunities and driving sales.

The ideal candidate is obsessively passionate about sales. You’re a CRM whiz (preferably HubSpot) and experienced in SaaS sales. You’re an optimistic self-starter who knows how to effectively qualify and move prospects through the sales funnel. You have the ability to build relationships effortlessly. You understand the importance of building repeatable sales process from your previous experience. You learn quickly. Most of all, you want to use your skills to make a huge impact in moving this innovative company forward.

If you’re up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

JOB OVERVIEW:
-Engage with inbound (warm) sales leads via phone, email and chat (appx 75%)
-Assist to develop Sales Development Representative (SDR) model and perform outbound lead generation (appx 25%)
-Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
-Understand key target market segments
-Develop sales contact cadence and test results
-Describe to prospects how Estated data will benefit their business
-Answer prospect’s questions and help with product registration
-Convert qualified leads into sales opportunities
-Close small/medium sales opportunities
-Qualify and progress large sales opportunities to the designated sales rep
-Achieve (& ideally exceed) agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
-Work with in-house Data Services to answer technical questions
-Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
-Learn about our market and share insights to improve the product and sales process
-Own HubSpot - keep it maintained, organized and updated at all times
-Evolve and provide regular sales reporting
-Continuously improve through feedback

REQUIREMENTS:
-3+ years of progressive sales experience with a proven track record in sales
-Previous experience as Sales Rep or SDR successfully performing inbound & outbound sales
-Strong knowledge in sales processes, sales funnel & relationship management practices
-Training or experience with one or more qualification or sales methodologies
-Highly motivated and target driven
-Very comfortable making phone calls to prospects and sales leads and engaging in business discussions
-Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
-Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
-Ability to develop outbound sales program with limited oversight
-Optimistic, persistent & detail oriented
-Ability to quickly learn technical product concepts
-Very comfortable with technology & experience using a CRM (preferably HubSpot)
-Openness to feedback & desire for continuous improvement
-Top notch verbal & written communication skills
-Self-starter with ability to work autonomously
-Ability to collaborate and work cohesively with team members

BONUS POINTS:
-Experience in SaaS/technical/data/database sales
-Experience using HubSpot & G Suite
-Experience managing existing customer accounts in a Customer Success role or similar
-Knowledge & understanding of real estate industry
-Diploma in related field and/or relevant sales training
-Experience with OKR goal setting methodology

APPLY HERE: https://ca.indeed.com/job/sales-representative-c55ae7acb1a685f7

07/26/2019

Are you an experienced Software Developer with AWS experience looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about quality, problem solving and technology?

Estated provides an in-depth analysis of over 100 million US properties through accessible, accurate and affordable data solutions. Our customers use our industry-leading property data API and bulk data products to power their apps and workflows, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace. Leading organizations in real estate, insurance, lending and home improvement rely on our data to drive their business models.

We set big goals. We're accountable & take ownership. We thrive in autonomy. We embrace personal & professional growth. We practice an attitude of gratitude. We celebrate together. We’re Estated.

We are at an exciting point - releasing the next generation of our products from the ground up on the latest technologies. We’re on the hunt for an experienced Software Developer with AWS knowledge (a “must” for this role) who embraces innovation to deliver meaningful results and make a big impact. Working as part of a tight-knit agile development team, you will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance the functionality of our products.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an ability to work autonomously and is passionate about quality. You have an analytical mind with a bias towards independent problem solving. You excel in a fast-paced start-up environment where we make extensive use of Java, Python, and AWS to build, deploy and manage applications in the cloud. Most of all, you want to use your skills to make a huge contribution to the next generation of our technology.

If you’re up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

JOB OVERVIEW:
-Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance the functionality of our products
-Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
-Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technologies
-Integrate software components and third-party programs
-Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
-Work closely with the data team and deep within the application architecture
-Perform maintenance and build new features on existing products/projects
-Document development phases and monitor systems
-Test, troubleshoot and debug our production systems
-Participate in code reviews

REQUIREMENTS:
-4+ years software development experience
-BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related degree
-Experience with Java and frameworks including Spring and Hibernate
-Experience using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy and manage applications in the cloud
-Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools
-Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
-Experience with REST API design
-Strong knowledge of object oriented design principles
-Experience with version control systems (Git)
-Desire for continuous improvement
-Excellent communication & organizational skills
-Critical thinker with analytical mind & problem-solving aptitude
-Self-starter with ability to work autonomously
-Ability to collaborate and work cohesively with team members
-Motivation and passion for your work!

BONUS POINTS:
-Experience with OKR goal setting methodology
-Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

WHY WORK WITH US:
-Exciting opportunity to grow in a startup that is venture-backed by Foundry Group & Techstars
-Competitive compensation + equity share option plan
-Comprehensive extended benefits package (health, dental & vision)
-Flexible hours, summer Flex Fridays & Christmas week off
-Kitchen stocked with snacks/beverages, paid lunch breaks & Friday team lunches
-Downtown office with friendly colleagues
-Casual atmosphere with foosball & ping pong tables and adjustable stand/sit desks
-Relocation package if required

APPLY HERE: https://ca.indeed.com/job/software-developer-fbc6e6699c2b2e2d

07/26/2019

Estated (formerly Data Nerds) is on the hunt for a couple of rockstars to join our clan!
🖐 1 experienced Software Developer with AWS experience who is passionate about quality, problem solving and technology: https://ca.indeed.com/job/software-developer-fbc6e6699c2b2e2d
🖐 1 experienced Sales Rep who is super ambitious, highly motivated, target driven & obsessively passionate about sales: https://ca.indeed.com/job/sales-representative-c55ae7acb1a685f7

07/18/2019

Some of our Estated clan celebrating the end of the week at BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery!

02/15/2019

Data Nerds is now operating as Estated! If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

01/04/2019

Estated was featured on Product Hunt, please go check it out!

11/30/2018

Some of our crew nerdin’ it up at Axe Monkeys Kelowna

10/31/2018

Some costumed Nerds celebrating spooky season! 👻

09/14/2018

Data Nerds vs Crowe MacKay in Zorb soccer @ Nerd Olympics - Part II

09/14/2018

Data Nerds vs Crowe MacKay in Zorb soccer @ Nerd Olympics - Part I

09/13/2018

A competitive game of Human Hungry Hippos @ Nerd Olympics last weekend!

09/11/2018

Thank you Landon Hemmes for taking these funtastic photos and for capturing the true spirit of the Nerd Olympics.

09/11/2018

Thank you Landon Hemmes for taking these funtastic photos and for managing to capture the true spirit of the Nerd Olympics.

08/20/2018

The 2018 Nerd Olympics are around the corner and we wanted to take a moment to thank our sponsors for helping make this event possible: Accelerate Okanagan and Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact [email protected].

This year's event registration is closed but After Party tickets are on sale for just $10! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-nerd-olympics-afterparty-tickets-46661515850

We are returning to Rotary Centre for the Arts for the 2018 Nerd Olympics after party! The Nerd Olympics is an annual event hosted by Data Nerds to bring together organizations in Kelowna across different industries. The purpose of this event is for participants to feel more connected to their commu...

08/20/2018

Nerd Olympics After Party Reminder

This year we will be returning to RCA for our annual Luau After Party!

Tickets cost $10.00 and all proceeds will go to Claire's Place Foundation, Inc.

To purchase tickets please go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-nerd-olympics-afterparty-tickets-46661515850?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Your after-party ticket gets you:

- Entrance to the 2018 Nerd Olympics after party
- 1 Drink ticket
- Finger foods
- Photo booth
- Networking opportunities with various local organizations
- Live entertainment brought to by Deejay Invizible

If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you September 8th!

We are returning to Rotary Centre for the Arts for the 2018 Nerd Olympics after party! The Nerd Olympics is an annual event hosted by Data Nerds to bring together organizations in Kelowna across different industries. The purpose of this event is for participants to feel more connected to their commu...

07/30/2018

06/05/2018

This year, we will be returning to the Rotary Centre for the Arts for our 2018 Nerd Olympics After Party. We will be celebrating in our annual Luau fashion and we invite you to come out in your best grass skirt or floral button up!

All profits from tickets sold will be donated to Claire’s Place Foundation and they will be available for $10.00 with some tempting inclusions.

You do not need to participate in the daytime events in order to attend. Please click the following link to purchase your tickets today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-nerd-olympics-afterparty-tickets-46661515850?aff=es2

We are returning to Rotary Centre for the Arts for the 2018 Nerd Olympics after party! The Nerd Olympics is an annual event hosted by Data Nerds to bring together organizations in Kelowna across different industries. The purpose of this event is for participants to feel more connected to their commu...

05/17/2018

Just a few more days before ends! Remember to vote for your favourite companies, including Data Nerds under both the Start Up and Tech category! https://bestof.kelownanow.com/votes/

Help vote for the Best of Kelowna for 2018. Every vote matters. Have your say!