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Maia Opacic started at Yardi as a marketing intern, where she focused on learning the processes, understanding the real estate industry and seeing how Yardi supports it. Today, she leads industry event support across trade shows, conferences and day-to-day marketing opportunities, and she\u2019ll soon be stepping into a marketing associate role as she makes the transition from intern to full-time team member. She is also wrapping up her final semester in Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)<\/a> Real Estate Management programme this spring, continuing to build confidence through hands-on experience in the industry.<\/p>\n

We sat down with Maia to talk about what she\u2019s learning in real estate tech, what\u2019s helped her build confidence and why she\u2019s become more comfortable with the idea that you don\u2019t need everything figured out to move forward. Her experience reflects a growing trend in tech: confidence built through exposure, not perfection.<\/p>\n

To start off, tell us about your journey from intern to marketing associate and what you\u2019ve been up to?<\/h2>\n

I started off as an intern trying to understand the processes, the industry and where Yardi fits into it all. Early on, a lot of my focus was learning how the team works day to day and getting comfortable with the tools, timelines and priorities.<\/p>\n

Over time, I\u2019ve felt more integrated and more confident speaking up. Now, when I spot something that could run smoother, I\u2019m able to flag it and suggest improvements. That shift has been a big part of feeling like a real contributor, not just someone learning in the background.<\/p>\n

My day to day now includes event coordination, working with external companies on events and day-to-day operations. What\u2019s stood out most is how integrated I\u2019ve felt. I\u2019ve been included in meetings and projects in a way that makes me feel like part of the team.<\/p>\n

Coming here made me really happy, and it confirmed that trying something new was the right decision.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve had your hands in a lot. What\u2019s been the biggest challenge so far, and how has it helped you grow?<\/h2>\n

Being challenged before feeling ready has been the biggest confidence builder for me.<\/p>\n

Those are the experiences I\u2019ve loved the most, the ones where I\u2019m kind of thrown into something new. I\u2019m okay being the intern who gets pulled into random tasks and projects because it\u2019s all experience. It helps me figure out what I\u2019m great at, what I\u2019m not great at and what I actually enjoy doing. Even if I\u2019m good at something, I\u2019ve learned that doesn\u2019t automatically mean it\u2019s what I want to keep doing.<\/p>\n

It also pushes me to learn fast and trust myself more. Once you get through a few of those moments, you realise you can handle more than you think.<\/p>\n

Has school influenced your work, or has work influenced school?<\/h2>\n

I kind of want to switch it around. I think my role here has influenced how I approached school when I went back.<\/p>\n

The work ethic I\u2019ve developed on the job, and being exposed to the industry itself, has helped me do better in school.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m able to connect different topics we\u2019re talking about now to real-world issues and case studies. I\u2019m able to connect it to what I\u2019ve learned in my internships.<\/p>\n

A lot of what I\u2019ve been exposed to is stuff I\u2019ve already been taught in school, but it hasn\u2019t stuck with me until I\u2019ve been in the industry and started working on it.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your approach to building relationships and finding mentors?<\/h2>\n

My approach is to treat them like a regular person at first.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s in a workspace, I start with a small hi every couple of times and build into future conversations. That helps me get familiarised with people and make real connections. Those small interactions build trust over time, which is essential in any professional setting.<\/p>\n

Leaders want to hire people they can connect with and work with. Even in downturns or hard times, they\u2019re able to communicate with that person and get along with them.<\/p>\n

What should today\u2019s leaders keep in mind when they\u2019re hiring and developing emerging talent in tech?<\/h2>\n

It helps to remember that not everyone comes in with a straight line on their r\u00e9sum\u00e9. I didn\u2019t. I started at University of Toronto for business, realised it wasn\u2019t for me, explored different options and ended up at TMU in real estate management. That path is part of what shaped how I work now.<\/p>\n

Tech also benefits from diverse perspectives, and that includes people who don\u2019t have a strictly technical background. I had no experience in tech and I\u2019m here now.<\/p>\n

Leaders who create space for early-career people to learn on the job, ask questions and get exposure to real work help them build confidence faster. Co-op and internships are a huge part of that, because they give students a real head start and help them figure things out along the way.<\/p>\n

What matters most is finding people who are curious, coachable and willing to take ownership. The strongest emerging talent learns fast, flags issues early and brings solutions.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, what do you hope to see more of in the industry?<\/h2>\n

I think we\u2019ve already built somewhat of a strong momentum with women in the industry. I\u2019m hoping that momentum carries on and that we\u2019re able to have a lot more women leaders in tech specifically.<\/p>\n

For myself, I\u2019d love to grow along that process, continue to take on new challenges and hopefully, in 10 years, be in a position where I can support or mentor other students.<\/p>\n

One line that\u2019s been sticking with you lately<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve been listening to an audiobook called Lean In, and something that stuck with me was: unconventional career paths create differentiation.<\/p>\n

Want more conversations like this? Check out the rest of our Women in Tech series<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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