Better Way to Build . ai
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The AI platform taking homeowners from remodel idea to completion. Plan, design, shop materials, finance, and build - on budget, on schedule, and fully transparent…saving up to 50% the typical costs.
Build vs. Buy AI for smart decisions, financing, and ROI analysis.
Design in 3D with seamless material & furniture selection and pricing.
Manage your build with bidding, real-time tracking, and automation.
Stay on budget with transparent pricing and direct access to labor and materials.
The Remodel Problem.
78%
go over budget
72%
go over schedule
“The worst part is we were bait and switched - finding out far too late to do anything about it. ”
30%
end with legal dispute
89%
regret at some point
“The build process is like buying a used car; you know you’re getting screwed, you just don’t realize exactly how much until its over.”
7%
couples separate
18hrs
time spent per week
“If I knew I had to spend this much time managing my own project I wouldn’t have paid all that money to my GC.”
For generations, remodeling and home building have been plagued by inefficiencies, waste, profiteering, and an intentional lack of transparency - forcing families to settle for a fraction of thier hopes while the industry profits massively off their dreams.
The Example.
Did you know? An average home addition in a metro area will cost you around $500,000. Wow expensive! How much of that is material & labor? About $250,000 goes into your actual home. What!? Then where’s HALF my money go, if not into my home. Good question…
Where a design-builder spends your money on a $500,000 remodel:
Was it worth the extra $287,500 (57%) of unnecessary costs to be:
over budget
behind schedule
in a legal dispute
possibly divorced?
There’s a Better Way to Build.
The Solution.
Leveraging AI technology, we have invented a new way homeowners plan, design, build, and remodel - saving up to 50% the costs, while giving total control and peace of mind that your hard earned money, time, and effort goes into YOUR family’s home…and nowhere else! Manage your project better than a pro with the expertise of AI, guiding your every turn and giving you direct access to the people and materials that make it happen!
Discovery
Is building or moving your right move? Use the Build vs. Buy AI analysis tool for UNBIASED info!
Learn about your project’s feasibility
Understand all in costs & budget
Know the timelines
Build-Specific Financing options
Property tax impact & freezes
Sell price of your current home
Move forward with confidence!
Design & Plan
Use OBI’s conceptual design AI tool to see whats possible in 3D / VR
Project manage the design, material selections and permit process
Invite designers, architects and consultants to bid on your design and construction/permit plans
Select and order building materials and finishes direct all in 3D
Shop furniture and decor to know the whole look upfront.
Build
Project manage & coordinate your entire build from your phone.
Invite laborers to bid on your project directly getting the best price
Monitor trades, deliveries and your jobsite with automated check-ins
Ask-OBI AI knowledge base 24/7 with live expert access
Join the owner-build community to share and learn with others
Get insurance, home maintenance and track your value post project.
The Market.
The residential remodeling market was estimated at $527.36 billion in 2023, with expectations to grow at a CAGR of 4.6%, reaching approximately $716.18 billion by 2030.
58%
want to remodel within 5 yrs.
40yrs
median age of house in US
$315K
avg equity per home
63%
prefer to remodel than move
89%
wish more remodel transparency
The Revenue Model.
Hybrid: SaaS + Marketplace + Commerce
(B2C + B2B)
Hybrid model - combining SaaS, marketplace, and commerce -creates multiple revenue streams from both B2C and B2B, ensuring rapid scalability and financial self-sufficiency. By monetizing subscriptions, transactions, material sales, financing, affilaite partnerships and advertising we generate high-margin recurring revenue while capturing the full economic cycle of home remodeling + homeownership.
The Team.
Andreas Pettersson
Founder & CEO
Andreas is a serial CEO, entrepreneur, and investor with over 16 years of experience scaling tech ventures, including successfully exiting Arcules in 2024 after 7 years as founder and CEO. His expertise spans Real Estate Fund management through Leapfrog Funds, strategic investing, and AI-driven innovation, consistently transforming concepts into multi-million dollar businesses. Currently leading multiple ventures including Leaders ADAPT and Leapfrog Funds, Andreas combines technical knowledge with business acumen to identify market opportunities and build world-class global teams.
Alex Patsavas
Founder & CRO
Alex is a licensed architect, builder-developer, real estate broker, construction loan originator, and serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of industry expertise. A key advisor to proptech and fintech companies, he has helped develop product and revenue-generating strategies that merge industry expertise with technology. He has built and scaled design-build firms, led high-value projects, created homeowner-focused educational content and been a top sales producer in the remodeling industry. He bridges the gaps between industry, technology and consumers, driving innovation in real estate, design, construction and finance.
Jeff Kunzelman
Co-founder & Fractional CTO
Jeff is a fractional CTO, serial entrepreneur, and veteran technologist with 30+ years of experience building and scaling engineering teams. As the architect behind Phoenix BIOS 4.x used in millions of devices worldwide and creator of Yahoo's widely-used PageBuilder platform, Jeff has a proven track record of successful exits and technical innovation. Deeply entrenched in AI, he specializes in mobile-first design, microservices architecture, and full-stack development, excelling at translating complex technical challenges into market-ready solutions that perform flawlessly in real-world environments.