Attending the Tesla North Hollywood grand opening was a joy. Connecting with engineers like Wes Morrill and Ari Naggar, and being part of the Tesla community, made me feel at home and further inspired me to pursue joining the team at Tesla.

Visiting Tesla's Giga Texas factory in Austin was a highlight for me. Seeing the production lines for the Model Y and Cybertruck up close—and connecting with Tesla employees and fellow enthusiasts—gave me a deeper appreciation for Tesla's innovation and community.

I renovated 19 Wedgewood in 2024, transforming it into a modern, functional space with a focus on sustainability and design. This project was a chance to apply my skills and vision in a real-world setting.

At the WeRobot Event, I met inspiring figures like Sandy Munro, Franz von Holzhausen, and Kimbal Musk. It was a unique opportunity to discuss robotics, sustainability, and innovation with leaders and peers.

In 2022, I earned my real estate license and sold our family home for $5 million. This experience sparked a new interest in real estate as another outlet for my design sensibilities.

In August 2022, I added a Model S Plaid and a Model S Long Range to our family's Tesla collection.

In July 2022, I got a Model X Plaid for my mom.

In June 2022, I arranged a white-on-white Model X Plaid for my fiancé.

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In 2020, I invested all my assets into Tesla stock, driven by my belief in the company's vision and leadership.

I bought my first Tesla, a Model 3 Performance, in November 2018.

In 2018, I sold my childhood home in Laguna Niguel, closing the deal in under 90 days for $5 million. This experience inspired my interest in real estate.

I was accepted to ArtCenter College of Design's Graduate Transportation Design program in 2018.

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From 2017 to 2022, I developed a hydroponic system for urban environments, focusing on sustainability and efficient food production.

In 2022, I began developing the Vent project, a modular, energy-efficient ventilation system for urban buildings.

Completed a five-year professional degree in Architecture at the University of Southern California, with the following key experiences:

In June 2014, I embarked on a BMW pilgrimage across Germany, combining my passion for automotive engineering and architectural innovation. The journey began at BMW Welt in Munich, where I paid homage to the engineering excellence and innovation of BMW, sparked by my ownership of the M3 years earlier. This was not just a tourist stop but a deeply personal experience connecting me to the brand's heritage.

The following day, I drove to Leipzig in a BMW hatchback manual via the Autobahn to visit the BMW Central Building, designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The building is a testament to innovative architecture, seamlessly integrating and connecting three production facilities with its fluid, dynamic design. Despite there being no public tours, my enthusiasm and persistence led to an exceptional opportunity where I was given an exclusive, private tour of the factory. This experience was a perfect blend of my love for cars and architecture, fulfilling a personal bucket list item.

A year after starting at Junior College, I completed all the required courses for admission to USC School of Architecture. My hard work paid off as I was admitted to the university a semester early, allowing me to continue my general education courses. Although the architecture studio officially started in Fall 2011, I was already at USC by Spring 2011.

At 17, I moved back to Toronto for 11th grade but found the experience so unfulfilling that I decided to accelerate my education. I crammed half of my grade 12 courses into that year and completed the rest during the summer in Orange County, alongside college courses. This strategic move was aimed at transferring to USC School of Architecture (Class of 2016), where my older brother was already studying and where he would graduate in 2013.

In October 2008, just before my 17th birthday, I acquired a 2008 BMW M3 in Sparkling Graphite with a manual transmission. The moment I drove this car, my heart raced with excitement. It was an experience that deepened my appreciation for automotive engineering, highlighting every minute detail that contributed to the car's performance and design.

Upon returning to California in the summer of 2009, I obtained my high school diploma in August, while my peers were just beginning their senior year. By then, I had completed a semester of college courses as part of my accelerated path to USC School of Architecture. I maintained an almost perfect GPA and served as a senator in the student government body, all while compiling my portfolio for my dream school.

At the age of 12, I officially became a US citizen, marking a significant moment in my life that broadened my opportunities and perspectives.

At the age of 10, I moved from Canada to the USA, embarking on a new chapter filled with cultural adjustments and new experiences.

Born in Toronto, Canada, on November 13, 1991, to two Iranian immigrants who were real estate developers, my life began amidst the world of custom homes, later expanding into townhomes, high-rises, and mega-mansions, shaping my early influences in architecture and development.