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Chafiq Ennaoui

Founder of Gilds

New York City Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Chafiq Ennaoui is the Founder of Gilds, focusing on building collaborative communities in the New York City Metropolitan Area. With a background in architecture and real estate, Chafiq has successfully founded companies like Dyur and Third Acquisitions, showcasing expertise in entrepreneurship and business model innovation.

Work Experience 

  • Founder

    2025 - Current

    We're building a marketplace autonomous AI workforce in property management.

  • Founder

    2025

    Gilds is a private, highly vetted network for property managers to connect, collaborate, and grow profitable businesses together using AI-driven property management solutions.

  • Founder

    2022 - 2024

    A community Investment Marketplace, we aim to alleviate the housing crisis and create sustainable, Riba-free opportunities for home ownership. Gained expertise in deal structuring, investor relations, and compliance.

  • Property Manager, Brooklyn Rentals & Airbnb Units

    2014 - 2023

    Oversaw day-to-day operations for three Brooklyn properties, including tenant onboarding, maintenance coordination, and vendor management. Developed firsthand knowledge of the inefficiencies and communication gaps in property management, inspiring future tech solutions.

  • Founder

    2018 - 2022

    Real estate development company founded by an architecture designer, we specialize in turning depreciated assets into appreciated ones, particularly regarding abundant vacant land.

  • Founder, Beldi (Marketplace for Moroccan Artisans)

    2011 - 2014

    Launched a marketplace connecting Moroccan artisans with global buyers. Managed vendor sourcing, pricing, shipping logistics, and payment flows—experience that informs current trust-building strategies.

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