Paolo Tiramani is an American industrial designer and engineer. Currently he is C.E.O and majority shareholder of Boxabl, a construction technology start up with a post money valuation of $226,000,000.00 and also C.E.O. of technology investment fund 500 Group Inc.
Mr. Tiramani’s work is diverse; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction and automotive.
About Boxabl: BOXABL is a patented system that delivers factory built rooms which combine onsite to produce most residential and many light commercial construction solutions, with floor plans and architectural styles determined by the customer, at a price that demolishes the competition.
The Boxabl mission is to significantly lower the cost of homeownership for everyone. Obsessively designed to the highest standards of quality, strength, and sustainability to last for generations.
Interview questions:
Introduction | Please provide an introduction to Boxabl?
Career | In 1986, you founded 500 Group, an intellectual property, investment and development company. Tell us about your career and the decision to start Boxabl?
Milestones | What are some of the milestones since launching the company
Casita |Describe the Boxabl units? Are there different floor plans, modular, energy efficient? Is it turnkey? What do you mean that you are architecturally neutral?
The Boxabl Factory |The goal of Boxabl is to bring assembly-line efficiency to the construction industry. Tell us about the Boxabl factory.
Showcase Community | When will there be a showcase community?
Disaster | One of Boxabl’s target markets are setting up accomodations in disaster areas. Tell us about this opportunity and how the units can be converted to permanent housing?
Affordable Housing | How will Boxabl be able to address the issues of housing access and affordability?
Funding | In February, Boxabl filed with the SEC for a $50 million financing? What is the status of your funding? There is also a crowdfunding raise with StartEngine that has raised $3.9 million. Please provide an overview of the funding.
2022 | What are the plans for 2022?
Connect with Paolo on LinkedIn
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