Ross E Hamilton

Ross Hamilton is a seasoned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and social-impact advocate. In 2006, he founded Connected Investors, which grew into the world’s largest network-powered marketplace for real estate—connecting buyers, sellers, and capital across the country After selling the platform in 2021 to First American Title, Ross turned his focus to addressing America’s affordable housing crisis. His latest venture, a nonprofit featured in WilmingtonBiz, leverages his success in prop-tech to build innovative, scalable housing solutions for underserved communities. https://savinghomes.org/ A self-made multimillionaire—who began wholesaling homes in his 20s and built a portfolio of over 200 properties in a single year—Ross is a best-selling author and former semi-pro BMX athlete. Ross is now dedicated to sharing his hard-earned insights: from grassroots deal-making and digital platforms to community impact and organizational leadership. His presentations mix big-picture strategy with actionable steps, offering inspiration and tools for real estate professionals, community developers, and social entrepreneurs.