Carina Yaffe
About Carina Yaffe
Carina Yaffe serves as the Vice President of Real Estate at ZeroDown, where she focuses on aligning AI products with market opportunities. With a background in law and extensive experience in real estate, she has contributed to innovative projects like HomeByte and currently works as a REALTOR® at Compass.
Current Role at ZeroDown
Carina Yaffe serves as the Vice President of Real Estate at ZeroDown, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is actively involved in defining and communicating the product vision, representing the company as an industry voice. Her focus includes aligning AI products with market opportunities, particularly for real estate agents and consumers. Yaffe's expertise in product management and go-to-market strategies contributes to the company's innovative approach in the real estate sector.
Previous Experience at Redfin
Before joining ZeroDown, Carina Yaffe worked at Redfin from 2017 to 2020. Initially, she served as a Lead Buyer Agent for one year, followed by a role as Senior Lead Agent for two years. During her tenure, she operated in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she developed her skills in real estate transactions and client management, contributing to Redfin's growth in the competitive market.
Background in Law and AI Product Development
Carina Yaffe has a strong background in law, having studied at Chelyabinsk State University, where she earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from 2000 to 2006. She furthered her education at Cardozo School of Law, achieving an LLM in Corporate Law in 2009. Yaffe also has experience as a Contract Attorney at Deloitte from 2011 to 2015. Her legal background complements her work in real estate, particularly in designing and building generative AI products tailored for real estate professionals and consumers.
Involvement in HomeByte Initiative
Carina Yaffe played a key role in launching HomeByte, an innovative AI-powered resource designed for real estate search. This initiative emphasizes semantic search and analysis, aiming to enhance the search experience for users. Her contributions to HomeByte reflect her commitment to integrating technology with real estate practices, showcasing her expertise in the field.
Experience at Compass and Zephyr Real Estate
In addition to her current role at ZeroDown, Carina Yaffe has been a REALTOR® at Compass since 2020, where she continues to serve clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, she worked as a Real Estate Agent at Zephyr Real Estate from 2015 to 2017. These positions have further solidified her expertise in the real estate market, allowing her to build a comprehensive understanding of client needs and market dynamics.