Mike Sroka co-founded and leads Dealpath, a platform that streamlines real estate deals for investors and developers. He spotted the chaos of scattered data in property projects and built tools to bring everything into one clear view. His practical innovations cut through red tape, helping construction pros track costs, timelines, and approvals faster, so they deliver projects on time and under budget. His work makes complex construction and development projects simpler by centralizing data and automating tasks. Through practical tools, he helps teams focus on results rather than paperwork.
Mike started his career at Hudson Advisors, managing investments for Lone Star Funds, a major private equity firm. This gave him hands-on experience in real estate finance and spotting inefficiencies in deal tracking. He later built skills in software at companies like Fanhood, acquired by FOX, and Zynga, learning how tech scales businesses.
He holds a B.S. in Economics with Finance Applications from Southern Methodist University. These early roles blended finance, real estate, and tech, setting the stage for Dealpath. Friends in real estate shared pain points like scattered data, inspiring him to create better solutions.
Leadership at Dealpath
Mike co-founded Dealpath in 2014 with Gary Kao and David Knight to fix fragmented data and slow workflows in real estate. As CEO, he fosters a collaborative style, partnering closely with clients to build features they need. He emphasizes clear value, guiding teams through change with education on tech benefits.
His approach prioritizes speed and precision, treating Dealpath as a “command center” for investment teams. He grows the company thoughtfully, expanding into markets like Canada and hiring talent to match client demands. Mike serves on boards like Blackstone PropTech and contributes to Forbes Real Estate Council, sharing insights freely.
Key Achievements
Dealpath now powers hundreds of firms, including seven of the top 10 institutional investors, supporting over $10 trillion in global transactions. The platform won the Real Estate Tech Award at the Commercial Observer Innovation Forum for transforming investment processes. In 2025, it launched AI Studio to speed up deal sourcing and decisions.
For construction, Dealpath tracks land buys, milestones, costs, and delays in one hub, automating updates for timelines like lumber deliveries or permitting. Developers use it to compare returns, adjust schedules, and collaborate from design to delivery, cutting manual work. Leading homebuilders rely on it for community projects, boosting efficiency amid supply chain issues.
The company marked its 10-year anniversary in 2024 with strong growth, backed by investors like Morgan Stanley and Blackstone. Mike’s efforts digitized real estate during COVID, creating lasting gains in analytics and workflows.
Personal Approach and Future
Mike lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and two kids, staying active in groups like ULI and California Trout. He values real-world problem-solving and often notes that key information hides in emails or spreadsheets. Dealpath frees teams for high-impact work. His warm, client-first style builds trust by focusing on practical tools rather than hype.
Looking ahead, Mike plans aggressive growth, enhancing AI for smarter insights and sustainability tracking. Dealpath aims to serve thousands of global clients, evolving with market shifts like economic rebounds. He sees tech as key to real estate’s digital future, promising more efficiency for builders and investors.
