Clever was born from a shared passion for design, innovation,
and solving one of the greatest challenges of our time: housing affordability.
We've designed some of the world's most iconic buildings, invented and commercialized advanced technology products, and run manufacturing operations around the globe.
Our founders are also family. As we were building a tiny home for ourselves, we realized that we had a unique combination of expertise and backgrounds that could be used to build incredible quality tiny homes at great prices. Our country is short three million homes. Clever is answering this challenge.
Get to know the people behind Clever.
Didi Zhao
Founder / Architecture / Design
Didi is an award winning architect and designer. She has designed skyscrapers, convention centers, movie theaters, bridges, and even entire cities for clients such as Universal Studios, The Venetian Casino and the Beijing Olympics. Her designs have been featured in top global design publications and honored with a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award (the U.S.'s top design prize).
Jonathan Palley
Founder / Partnerships / Engineering
Jonathan is an entrepreneur and engineer who previously built multiple successful digitally enabled-businesses. Products he's developed and brought to market are used by millions of customers, funded by top-tier Venture Capital firms, featured in Apple stores globally, and prescribed by doctors throughout America. Clever Tiny Homes allows him to combine his passions for carpentry and engineering world-class products.
Asa Feinstein
Founder / Manufacturing / Sustainability
A veteran tiny-home dweller, Asa has owned, run and consulted in complex manufacturing activities worldwide. He started an award-winning, socially conscious factory in the Philippines and consults on building sustainable global supply chains.
Felix Carrillo
Construction
Felix has over 20 years of experience in construction and construction management. He spent a decade in project management at DLB Construction, overseeing commercial-scale projects throughout the United States for large national brands. His diverse portfolio includes projects in the retail, airport, museum, and residential sectors.
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