Contact Overview
Name: Vinay Bhardwaj
Title: Chief Technology Officer
Company: Inhabitr
Location: San Francisco, United States
LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/vnaybrdwj](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vnaybrdwj)
Current Leadership Role at Inhabitr
Vinay Bhardwaj currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Inhabitr, having joined the company in December 2023. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading all technological strategy and vision across Inhabitr’s SaaS offerings, which focus on AI-powered furnishing solutions for commercial real estate (CRE). His leadership directly aligns with Inhabitr’s mission of optimizing space creation by leveraging technology for efficiency, sustainability, and design excellence.
As CTO, Vinay guides AI-driven innovation supporting end-to-end furnishing solutions—encompassing design, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and financing. His scope includes both setting technical direction and overseeing engineering teams tasked with building and scaling Inhabitr’s proprietary software platforms.
Responsibilities and Focus Areas:
- Driving AI and machine learning capabilities for Inhabitr’s furnishings SaaS suite
- Scaling solutions for global reach, enabling project delivery on time and on budget
- Coordinating technology initiatives to support clients in hospitality, student housing, co-living, short-term rentals, multifamily, senior living, and office sectors
- Ensuring the platform’s alignment with sustainability objectives and cost-effective procurement models
Professional Background
Entrepreneurship & Executive Experience:
- Founder & Managing Partner, Scion Ventures:
Supporting high-potential startups, especially within B2C products and computer vision technologies.
- Founder & CEO, Breathe Inc.:
Led a startup focused on innovative engineering solutions.
- Founder, Sygnalink and Kaper Labs:
Technical leadership and product development in emerging technology ventures.
Key Technology & Leadership Roles:
- Senior Director, Mobile Application Development at Eargo:
Oversaw the development of mobile healthcare solutions.
- Director of Software Engineering, Credence ID:
Managed teams building advanced identification and security solutions.
- Experience at Intel Corporation, Amazonia Computing:
Developed expertise in mobile applications, machine learning, and gesture recognition.
Academic Credentials:
- Ph.D. (in progress), Mathematics & Computer Science
- Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Engineering — Portland State University
- Bachelor of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University
Company Profile: Inhabitr
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Employee Count: 11–50
Industry: Design, E-Commerce, SaaS, CRE Technology
Inhabitr positions itself as the world’s first AI-powered, one-stop furnishing solution for the commercial real estate sector (CRE). The company delivers comprehensive solutions from concept to installation, leveraging technology-first processes for enhanced efficiency and sustainability. Its value proposition centers on simplified FF&E procurement, customizable to diverse client requirements and space challenges.
Core Values:
- Think Bold, Be Smart
- Keep Learning
- Efficiency is Our Priority
- Always Act with Integrity
- Own the Outcome
Service Verticals:
- Hospitality
- Student Housing
- Co-Living
- Short-Term Rentals
- Multifamily
- Senior Living
- Office
Recent Organizational Highlights:
- Expansion of global delivery and manufacturing partnerships
- AI-powered innovation for turnkey furnishing and procurement
- Commitment to sustainability and on-time, on-budget project fulfillment
Actionable Insights
Vinay Bhardwaj’s strategic position and extensive experience in AI, SaaS product development, and entrepreneurial leadership place him at the forefront of technology-driven transformation at Inhabitr. His network, both within startups and established tech firms, alongside advanced academic pursuits, make him a key influencer in decisions involving adoption of new technologies, partnerships in AI, and procurement platforms within the commercial real estate furnishing industry. The CTO role bridges technical execution with business objectives, aligning Inhabitr’s solutions to evolving client needs and industry trends.
