"Change doesn’t wait for the perfect moment - it’s made by those bold enough to act."
Entrepreneur. Innovator.
Kerry W. Kirby is a renowned entrepreneur, technology innovator, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of 365 Connect, the leader in providing the world’s most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily communities across the globe. Kerry has earned widespread recognition and numerous awards throughout his career, including the Louisiana Governor’s Technology Award and Titan Entrepreneur Award.
Sparking ideas to bring innovation into our changing world.
As an acclaimed speaker and award-winning podcaster, Kerry has captivated millions through top media platforms, streaming services, and live events, exploring technology’s role in our digital world. He’s been featured on BBC Digital Planet, NPR News, CBS’s Digital Gumbo, and global publications. As co-host of the industry’s longest-running podcast, the award-winning MultifamilyBiz + PowerHour Webcast Series, as well as the popular tech-talk series Multifamily Tech Gurus Podcast.
We believe in the power of making a lasting difference.
Kerry and his wife Melinda M. Kirby are actively involved in supporting communities and causes, with an unwavering dedication to humanitarian, educational, healthcare, and equality programs. Through the Kerry & Melinda Kirby Foundation, they provide resources to nonprofit organizations that accelerate progress by championing causes that give a voice to those that are often not heard. They earned the Communitas International Award for their impactful philanthropic commitment.
Bringing together visions to empower lasting partnerships.
Kerry serves on the Board of Advisors of Rainbow, a national nonprofit organization that provides service-enriched housing programs for over 32,000 affordable housing units across the country, and general-partner services to an additional 12,300 units. He is Chair of Technology Initiatives for the Multifamily Innovation Advisory Council, an executive level organization, focused on assisting owners and operators to explore innovative solutions that will drive change across the industry.
