Top 10 AI Prompts and Use Cases and in the Real Estate Industry in Newark

By Ludo Fourrage

Last Updated: August 23rd 2025

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Newark real‑estate teams can pilot AI prompts to automate ~37% of tasks, capture part of an estimated $34B industry efficiency gain by 2030, and cut response times and days‑on‑market via AVM forecasting (0–3.6% AVM error), chatbots, fraud detection (99.8%), and automated listings.

Newark brokers, owners, and city planners face a pivotal moment: AI that can automate an estimated 37% of real‑estate tasks and deliver roughly $34 billion in industry efficiency gains by 2030 will change how properties are valued, marketed, and managed (Morgan Stanley report on AI reshaping real estate); locally this looks like faster tenant service via AI chatbots and automated maintenance routing that already cut response times in Newark buildings (AI chatbots improve tenant services in Newark case study).

JLL's research warns that AI will also shift demand toward data‑rich, well‑connected assets and new building types, so Newark stakeholders who learn prompt design and practical AI workflows can pilot low‑risk wins now; Nucamp's AI Essentials for Work bootcamp teaches those exact skills and a prompt‑first approach to capture near‑term operational gains (AI Essentials for Work bootcamp (Nucamp)).

BootcampKey details
AI Essentials for Work15 weeks; practical AI skills, prompt writing; early bird $3,582, regular $3,942; AI Essentials for Work syllabus (Nucamp)

“Operating efficiencies, primarily through labor cost savings, represent the greatest opportunity for real estate companies to capitalize on AI in the next three to five years,” - Ronald Kamdem, Morgan Stanley

Table of Contents

  • Methodology: How we picked the Top 10 Use Cases and Prompts
  • HouseCanary - Property Valuation Forecasting Prompt
  • Keyway - Real Estate Investment Analysis Prompt
  • Placer.ai - Commercial Location Selection Prompt (Dunkin case)
  • Ocrolus - Streamlining Mortgage Closings Prompt
  • Snappt - Fraud Detection and Tenant Screening Prompt
  • Restb.ai - Listing Description Generation Prompt
  • Zillow NLP Search / Ask Redfin - NLP-Powered Property Search Prompt
  • Wise Agent - Lead Generation and Nurturing Prompt
  • EliseAI (Lincoln Property Company) - Property Management Copilot Prompt
  • Doxel - Construction Project Management Prompt
  • Conclusion: Getting Started with AI in Newark Real Estate
  • Frequently Asked Questions

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Methodology: How we picked the Top 10 Use Cases and Prompts

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Selection for the Top 10 prompts prioritized local impact, data availability, and low‑risk ROI: candidates had to address clear Newark pain points (for example, a 24.4% jump in listings by Feb 2025 that increases valuation and marketing workload), be actionable with existing feeds like GSMLS and Downtown Newark's quarterly reports, and map to proven AI wins such as lead scoring, chatbots, and market forecasting; see the Newark real estate market report - listings up 24.4% (Feb 2025) (Newark real estate market report - listings up 24.4% by Feb 2025), the Calibraint guide: AI use cases for real estate agents (lead generation, chatbots, valuation, document automation) (Calibraint guide - AI use cases real estate agents should deploy in 2025), and Downtown Newark quarterly real estate reports and neighborhood datasets (Downtown Newark quarterly reports and datasets).

The methodology favored prompts that scale with listing volume, improve tenant response times, and generate hyperlocal insights near transit hubs - so Newark teams can pilot one prompt, measure time saved, then expand across listing and management workflows.

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HouseCanary - Property Valuation Forecasting Prompt

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HouseCanary's prompt-ready forecasting tools turn ZIP‑level HPI and its AVM into actionable predictions for Newark teams: feed a Newark address or broker price opinion and receive HPI time‑series forecasts at 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months, a proprietary three‑year Value Forecast, and localized affordability and volatility metrics so owners can decide whether to hold, rehab, or list based on a quantifiable 12‑month downside risk (HouseCanary ZIP‑level HPI forecasting and localized property risk metrics).

Combine that with the AVM's value, confidence bands, and adjustable comps from Property Explorer to produce co‑branded valuation reports for lenders or investors; HouseCanary's published valuation suite cites AVM error rates between 0% and 3.6%, giving Newark brokers a concrete benchmark for when to trust the model versus ordering an appraisal (HouseCanary AVM valuation tools and reported error rates).

The so‑what: a 36‑month HPI horizon plus explicit risk scores means faster, evidence‑based sell/hold decisions on Newark parcels near transit corridors, saving hours per deal and reducing speculative listing churn.

FeatureWhat it delivers
ZIP‑level HPI ForecastMonthly forecast for 3–36 months
Value ForecastProprietary 3‑year property value projection
AVM & ConfidenceEstimated value with high/low bands (0%–3.6% error range)
Affordability & VolatilityMonthly affordability and volatility metrics by ZIP/MSA

“HouseCanary's user-friendly platform has allowed us to accurately assess property risk and generate precise valuations for thousands of properties in hours, replacing days of less accurate work.”

Keyway - Real Estate Investment Analysis Prompt

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Create a Keyway real‑estate investment analysis prompt that instructs the AI to “Act as a licensed investment analyst” and then: (1) evaluate the product, people, external environment, and capital markets per the HBS real‑estate diamond; (2) ingest a Newark address, rent roll, rehab estimate, local comps, and lender terms; (3) calculate cap rate, cash‑on‑cash, simple 12‑ and 36‑month value scenarios using local HPI and affordability cues; and (4) return a ranked recommendation (invest / hold / rehab / list), three deal‑breakers, and a one‑paragraph executive summary for investors.

Ground the prompt with New Jersey benchmarks (average home value ≈ $542,608; ~7.2% year‑over‑year appreciation; gross rent yield ≈ 5.5%) so outputs reflect Newark realities and not generic national rules (New Jersey real estate market snapshot and investor statistics).

Use prompt best practices - assign a role, be specific, and break tasks into steps - to get repeatable, audit‑ready answers (Real estate AI prompt techniques and examples), and tie the scoring logic to the four‑corner framework from HBS so recommendations surface both financial metrics and local risks (Harvard Business School real‑estate diamond framework).

The so‑what: a single, well‑crafted Keyway prompt turns scattered spreadsheets and backlog listings into an instantly comparable scorecard that helps Newark teams triage deals faster and focus capital where neighborhood fundamentals and underwriting align.

MetricNew Jersey Reference
Average home value$542,608
YoY appreciation~7.2%
Gross rent yield≈5.5%

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Placer.ai - Commercial Location Selection Prompt (Dunkin case)

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Turn location intelligence into a repeatable Dunkin site‑selection prompt by asking an AI to ingest candidate coordinates, trade‑area POIs, and anonymized visit data, then score sites on lunchtime/post‑work share, share of visits originating from nearby offices, and cross‑visitation with transit hubs - metrics Placer.ai ties directly to retail performance in the New York‑Newark‑Jersey City CBSA (office return correlated with higher retail visits and more lunchtime/post‑work traffic) (Placer.ai 2023 regional retail hubs case study).

Ground the prompt with local benchmarks (CBSA visit growth, corridor lift, and trade‑area demographics) and validate outputs against published visit changes (for example, Times Square & 42nd Street +12.8% YoY in May 2023 and Flatiron Jan–May visits +24.3% YoY) so the model flags sites where foot traffic patterns match Dunkin's peak windows rather than raw population counts - a practical step that reduces lease risk and narrows testing to the top 2–3 locations.

For methodology and visit‑attribution best practices to include in the prompt, link the AI's steps to foot‑traffic data principles (POI precision, dwell time, and visit attribution) to avoid misattributed pings (Coldwell Banker Commercial summary of Placer.ai findings, SafeGraph guide to foot‑traffic data & POI accuracy).

MetricPlacer.ai / CBSA data
CBSA exampleNew York‑Newark‑Jersey City (listed as a regional retail growth spot)
Early‑2023 store visit change~1.3% increase in store visits (beginning of year)
Times Square & 42nd St (May 2023 YoY)+12.8%
Flatiron corridor (Jan–May 2023 YoY)+24.3%

Ocrolus - Streamlining Mortgage Closings Prompt

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Ocrolus cuts the “stare‑and‑compare” grind that slows New Jersey closings by automatically classifying documents, extracting decision‑ready fields, and surfacing 1003 mismatches inside common LOS workflows: Inspect flags borrower name/address/employment mismatches, uncovers missing or unsupported entries, and integrates with Encompass so underwriters see issues where they work (Ocrolus Inspect: automated 1003 verification for mortgage lenders).

The platform's intelligent document processing captures bank statements, paystubs, tax forms and more with 99%+ accuracy, detects tampering, and analyzes cash‑flow for non‑traditional borrowers - helping lenders close loans faster and shrink buyback risk (Mortgage document processing automation with Ocrolus).

Practical payoff for Newark teams: Ocrolus customers report meaningful time savings (one lender saved over two hours of underwriter time per application) by routing exceptions early and automating income calculation, meaning faster closings for buyers and fewer last‑minute underwriting surprises (Ocrolus blog on reducing mortgage inconsistencies in mortgage applications).

FeatureWhat it delivers
Classify & CaptureAuto‑recognize documents and extract fields into LOS
DetectFlag tampering, mismatches, and missing documentation
AnalyzeNormalized cash‑flow & income analytics for underwriting

“Ocrolus technology elevated our bank statement analysis capabilities to the next level.” - Jim Granat, President of SMB Lending and SVP, Enova International

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Snappt - Fraud Detection and Tenant Screening Prompt

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For Newark property teams, a Snappt‑based prompt turns document forensics into an operational checklist: have the AI ingest an applicant's uploaded pay stubs, bank statements, and ID images (or a connected payroll/bank link), run Snappt's metadata and biometric checks, calculate normalized monthly income and rent‑to‑income ratios, assign a fraud risk score with a one‑sentence rationale, and output clear next steps (approve, request employer verification, or escalate to fraud forensics) plus an applicant‑facing upload checklist to avoid the common “separate‑link” confusion that slows approvals; Snappt's platform has scanned millions of documents with published accuracy claims (over 8 million documents scanned and 99.8% fraud‑detection accuracy) and delivers documentation rulings in minutes, protecting portfolios at scale (Snappt Applicant Trust Platform, Snappt screening accuracy and workflows).

Use the prompt to produce an audit log of flags and evidence - so leasing teams keep human oversight while cutting bad debt and eviction risk with faster, auditable decisions (Propmodo analysis of AI tenant screening).

The so‑what: reduce costly post‑move evictions and save staff hours while keeping Fair Housing‑compliant checks visible and explainable.

MetricSnappt (published)
Documents scanned8,000,000+
Fraud detection accuracy99.8%
Units protected1,018,271
Bad debt avoided$216,097,500
Applicants processed422,490
Turnaround on rulings10 minutes or less / certification within 30 minutes
ComplianceSOC 2 Type II; Fair Housing compliant

“The traditional credit score offers a very narrow snapshot of someone's financial health.” - Briana Ings, Chief Product Officer, Snappt

Restb.ai - Listing Description Generation Prompt

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Turn Newark listings into market‑ready copy in seconds by prompting Restb.ai's API to ingest photos plus structured listing data, pick a tone (short, descriptive, playful, professional), and return FHA‑compliant, SEO‑friendly listing remarks and image captions ready for MLS upload; Restb.ai's property descriptions service auto‑pulls photo insights and location data to highlight local selling points (walkability to NJ Transit hubs, recent transit‑adjacent renovations) and supports 50+ languages so multilingual Newark listings reach more buyers (Restb.ai property descriptions API for real estate listings).

Pair that with computer‑vision prompts that request feature‑level detail (kitchen brands, hardwood, backyard pool) so descriptions reflect the 17 features Restb.ai typically detects per listing and capture the ~28% uplift in listed features - delivering up to 5x faster time‑to‑market and steep cost savings when rolling out citywide inventory (Restb.ai blog: how AI and computer vision speed MLS workflows); the so‑what: more complete, compliant listings go live faster around Newark transit corridors, improving visibility and reducing days‑on‑market.

MetricRestb.ai Result
Time to market5× faster
Cost reduction90% decrease in direct and opportunity costs
Features detected per listingAverage 17 features (≈28% more than manual)

“Restb.ai allows us to automate the entire process of creating listing descriptions. They help us reduce the time to market of our properties and the direct costs of generating the descriptions while improving their quality and consistency.” - Gerard Peiró, Director of Innovation

Zillow NLP Search / Ask Redfin - NLP-Powered Property Search Prompt

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Turn Zillow/Ask Redfin–style queries into repeatable Newark workflows by prompting an NLP agent to translate free‑form user requests into the exact filters used by local portals: neighborhood, rental vs.

for‑sale, price range, beds/baths, senior/disability access, public‑transit proximity, pets OK, parking, furnished, photos and map output - fields supported by the City of Newark's Newark Housing Search (Newark Housing Search portal: searchable filters & multilingual access).

Use an NLP engine that returns a structured listings API request plus a short human summary and an nlpId for context so follow‑ups refine the same session; Repliers' documentation shows this pattern (prompt → request URL, summary, nlpId), supports visual preferences (AI image search), and normalizes inputs to MLS values - critical for consistent results and predictable downstream queries (AI‑powered NLP for real‑estate listing searches).

Pair that with address parsing and geocoding to standardize Newark addresses and return coordinates for map ranking and transit‑match scoring (tokenize, normalize, fuzzy match, then geocode) so the prompt delivers both machine‑readable queries and a concise agent‑facing summary - so what: agents and multilingual renters get faster, auditable matches for transit‑adjacent affordable units, reducing manual lookup and speeding placements.

For implementation, include instructions to output the API query, a one‑line summary, nlpId, geocoded coords, and a transit_match flag.

NLP FeatureHow it helps Newark searches
Natural language → API requestConverts renter wording into exact portal filters
Context (nlpId)Supports conversational follow‑ups without re‑specifying criteria
Data normalizationMaps terms to MLS/portal values for reliable queries
Image/visual prefsFilters by aesthetic features when photos are available
Address parsing & geocodingStandardizes locations and enables transit proximity scoring

Wise Agent - Lead Generation and Nurturing Prompt

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Wise Agent packages lead capture, omnichannel follow‑up, and an AI writing assistant into a practical CRM for Newark teams: the platform includes email and text drip campaigns, a call list and power‑dialer add‑on, an AI bot that auto‑responds to inbound leads, unlimited document storage, concierge onboarding, and 24/7 support - plus a two‑week free trial to test workflows before committing (Wise Agent review: features, pricing, and AI tools).

For Newark brokers juggling higher listing volumes and multilingual renters, pairing Wise Agent's automatic replies and drip sequences with local AI chatbots (already proven to cut response times in Newark maintenance and tenant services) creates a low‑risk pilot: capture a GSMLS or open‑house lead, trigger an immediate AI reply, start a tailored nurture drip, and surface high‑intent contacts for agent outreach - so leads don't go cold and staff time shifts from chasing follow‑ups to closing deals (AI chatbots cut response times in Newark case study).

FeatureBenefit
AI bot + AI Writing AssistantImmediate lead replies and consistent, MLS‑ready messages
Email & text drip campaignsAutomated nurturing without manual follow‑ups
24/7 support & concierge onboardingFast setup and around‑the‑clock help for pilots
Two‑week free trialLow‑risk testing for Newark pilot workflows

EliseAI (Lincoln Property Company) - Property Management Copilot Prompt

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Design a Lincoln Property Company–style Property Management Copilot prompt that tells EliseAI to “Act as a property‑management copilot for Newark portfolios,” then ingest unit inventory, upcoming lease expirations, work‑order queue, applicant/resident language preference, rent ledger, and proximity to transit hubs to produce a prioritized daily action list: (1) auto‑draft renewal offers for high‑likelihood leavers, (2) triage and schedule maintenance tasks with estimated vendor ETA, (3) generate delinquency outreach sequences tied to payment history, and (4) create co‑branded resident messages in the resident's preferred language - ready to send or escalate.

Ground outputs with measurable KPIs (response time, leads→tour lift, work‑order resolution time) so pilots can track ROI in EliseCRM; Elise's platform already supports omni‑channel, 24/7 voice/text/email handling and multilingual replies, and its leasing automation answers prospects in ~30 seconds while the platform reports handling ~99% of work orders and centralized leasing gains that accelerate renewals and cut delinquency (EliseAI platform overview and capabilities, EliseAI best practices for piloting AI solutions).

The so‑what: a single, repeatable copilot prompt turns scattered inboxes and maintenance backlogs into auditable, prioritized actions that free onsite teams for in‑person renewals and community care across Newark's multilingual, transit‑adjacent neighborhoods.

MetricEliseAI (published)
Prospect response time~30 seconds (leasing automation)
Work orders handled99% handled by Elise
Annual interactions1.5 million+ customer interactions/year
Workflow automation90% of prospect workflows automated
Payroll savings$14M attributed to automation

“EliseAI's ability to remember resident preferences, past requests, and engagement history enables a concierge‑like experience, enhancing satisfaction and retention.”

Doxel - Construction Project Management Prompt

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Doxel's AI turns routine 360° hard‑hat captures and BIM files into a repeatable construction‑management prompt that New Jersey teams can use to stop surprises before they cascade: instruct the agent to “Act as a construction project manager,” ingest the BIM/model and current schedule, upload the latest 360° walk footage or site images, then (1) compare plan vs.

work‑in‑place at the trade level, (2) list top 5 schedule variances with estimated delay weeks and cash‑flow impact, (3) forecast recovery options based on historic production rates, and (4) output a one‑page, CFO‑ready visual summary plus a prioritized superintendent action list.

This leverages Doxel's automated progress tracking to catch delays early, avoid costly rework, and produce objective, auditable status for owners and GCs - so a weekly site walk becomes a prioritized, measurable recovery plan instead of a guess (see the Doxel automated progress tracking demo and platform: Doxel automated progress tracking demo and platform; read how the Work‑In‑Place view finds missing scope and prevents rework: Work‑In‑Place visualization to find missing scope and prevent rework).

The so‑what: convert noisy field observations into a concise, repeatable prompt that drives decisions and helps finish projects faster with fewer surprises.

Published resultImpact
Faster delivery11% average project speedup
Monthly cash outflows16% reduction
Time spent tracking progress95% less

“Doxel's data is invaluable for many uses. We use Doxel for projections, manpower scheduling, for weekly production tracking, for visualization, and more. Compared to manual efforts, we are able to save time and make better decisions with accurate data every time.” - Brandon Bergener, Sr. Superintendent, Layton Construction

Conclusion: Getting Started with AI in Newark Real Estate

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Start small and measurable: pick one high‑impact prompt - an AI lead‑scoring/chatbot workflow to cut tenant response time, an AVM valuation forecast for transit‑adjacent holdings, or an automated multilingual listing‑copy routine - and run a 2–6 week pilot with a single KPI (hours saved, days‑on‑market, or time‑to‑close).

Calibraint's guide outlines these exact real‑estate AI use cases and how agents translate models into operational wins (Calibraint guide to AI use cases for real estate), and Newark community programs are already pairing training with access so local teams aren't left behind - see 1st Street Partnerships' work to close AI gaps in Newark (1st Street Partnerships AI training in Newark (NJBIZ)).

For hands‑on prompt design, tool selection, and pilot templates that non‑technical brokers can use immediately, consider Nucamp's AI Essentials for Work bootcamp to build repeatable, auditable AI workflows and measure ROI (Nucamp AI Essentials for Work bootcamp - practical AI skills for work).

The so‑what: one well‑scoped pilot turns manual backlog into a predictable time‑savings playbook you can scale across Newark portfolios while keeping adoption equitable and auditable.

BootcampLengthEarly bird cost
AI Essentials for Work (Nucamp)15 weeks$3,582 (early bird)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the highest‑impact AI use cases for Newark real estate teams?

High‑impact use cases include AVM and HPI forecasting for evidence‑based sell/hold decisions (HouseCanary), investment analysis scoring (Keyway), commercial location selection using foot‑traffic data (Placer.ai), intelligent document processing to speed mortgage closings (Ocrolus), tenant screening and fraud detection (Snappt), automated listing description generation from photos (Restb.ai), NLP property search and conversational agents for renters (Zillow/Ask Redfin style), CRM lead capture and nurturing (Wise Agent), property‑management copilots for maintenance/renewals (EliseAI), and construction progress tracking and schedule variance forecasting (Doxel). These pilots target faster tenant responses, fewer underwriting surprises, reduced days‑on‑market, and measurable time/cost savings.

How were the Top 10 prompts and use cases selected for Newark?

Selection prioritized local impact, data availability, and low‑risk ROI: candidates had to address Newark pain points (for example, a 24.4% rise in listings by Feb 2025), be actionable with existing feeds (GSMLS, Downtown Newark reports), and map to proven AI wins such as lead scoring, chatbots, valuation, and document automation. Prompts were chosen to scale with listing volume, improve tenant response times, and generate hyperlocal insights near transit hubs so teams can pilot one prompt, measure time saved, and expand.

What measurable benefits can Newark stakeholders expect from piloting these prompts?

Examples of measurable benefits include faster decisions and reduced deal churn from 36‑month HPI/value forecasts; hours saved per valuation using AVM confidence bands (HouseCanary error range 0–3.6%); underwriter time savings and faster closings from Ocrolus (99%+ accuracy on document extraction; reported multi‑hour savings per application); reduced fraud losses and quick tenant screening via Snappt (millions of docs scanned, ~99.8% fraud detection); 5× faster time‑to‑market and large cost reductions from automated listing copy (Restb.ai); and construction schedule improvements (Doxel showed ~11% project speedup and 16% reduction in monthly cash outflows). Pilot KPIs should be single, measurable metrics such as hours saved, days‑on‑market, or time‑to‑close.

How should a Newark broker or owner start a low‑risk AI pilot?

Start small and measurable: pick one high‑impact prompt (e.g., lead‑scoring/chatbot to cut tenant response time, AVM valuation forecast for transit‑adjacent holdings, or automated multilingual listing copy). Run a 2–6 week pilot with one KPI, ensure data inputs (MLS, rent rolls, photos, transit proximity) are available, use prompt best practices (assign roles, break tasks into steps, ground outputs with local benchmarks), log audit trails for human review, and expand once you can quantify time or cost savings. Training such as Nucamp's AI Essentials for Work (15 weeks) can help teams build repeatable, auditable workflows.

Which local benchmarks and data sources make Newark prompts reliable?

Useful local benchmarks and sources include GSMLS listing feeds, Downtown Newark quarterly reports and neighborhood datasets, New Jersey housing benchmarks (e.g., average home value ≈ $542,608, ~7.2% YoY appreciation, gross rent yield ≈ 5.5%), transit proximity and CBSA foot‑traffic metrics (Placer.ai and NYC‑Newark‑Jersey City CBSA examples), and vendor performance metrics (HouseCanary AVM error rates, Snappt fraud accuracy, Restb.ai feature detection, EliseAI response times). Grounding prompts with these local data points reduces generic outputs and produces actionable Newark‑specific recommendations.

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Ludovic (Ludo) Fourrage is an education industry veteran, named in 2017 as a Learning Technology Leader by Training Magazine. Before founding Nucamp, Ludo spent 18 years at Microsoft where he led innovation in the learning space. As the Senior Director of Digital Learning at this same company, Ludo led the development of the first of its kind 'YouTube for the Enterprise'. More recently, he delivered one of the most successful Corporate MOOC programs in partnership with top business schools and consulting organizations, i.e. INSEAD, Wharton, London Business School, and Accenture, to name a few. ​With the belief that the right education for everyone is an achievable goal, Ludo leads the nucamp team in the quest to make quality education accessible