This Week in Startups Elizabeth Holmes Theranos fraud trial kickoff + Blokable’s Aaron Holm: how to scale housing | E1274
Aug 31, 2021
Aaron Holm is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Blokable, focused on tackling the housing crisis through modular construction. He discusses the innovative Phoenix Rising project, revealing how vertical integration can make affordable housing a reality. Holm shares insights on using green materials and addresses setbacks like budget overruns in LA's homeless housing efforts. Alongside this, there's a gripping overview of Elizabeth Holmes' trial, examining the ethical implications of her fraudulent actions in health technology.
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Justice System Disparity
- There's concern that Holmes might receive a lighter sentence compared to someone committing a less financially impactful blue-collar crime.
- The jury's verdict is crucial for Silicon Valley's reputation and the justice system.
Amazon Experience
- Aaron Holm's experience at Amazon, working on building stores, highlighted challenges in traditional construction.
- This led him to explore modular building as a faster and more efficient method.
Modular Construction as a Commodity
- Traditional modular construction often focuses solely on framing, making it a commodity for developers.
- This limits standardization and prevents significant cost reductions as developers prioritize the lowest bids.