William Skelley

William Skelley turned a vision into reality by growing his real estate crowdfunding company, iFunding, from his one-bedroom apartment into one of the largest platforms worldwide. His innovative idea was conceived while working at Clayton Christensen's hedge fund, where he identified a gap in the market for democratizing real estate investment. In 2012, driven by his passion and foresight, Skelley left his position, moved back to New York City, and invested his savings to launch iFunding. With a background in economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and experience at Bain Capital, Skelley utilized his expertise to revolutionize the real estate industry. Through iFunding, he connected investors with real estate developers, lowering entry barriers and making property investment more accessible and efficient. Skelley’s journey exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit and dedication, transforming an ambitious concept into a groundbreaking reality in the financial and real estate sectors.