I'm Tian

Mao

I started my first business at 14 years old - and from that moment forward, my life moved in one direction: building.

What began as an early entrepreneurial instinct in New York City evolved into owning and operating a Courier Service in Manhattan before the age of 20, managing teams and securing corporate and government contracts. From there, my journey expanded into Real Estate Investment across Atlanta, Baltimore, New York City, and Miami, where I negotiated acquisitions, analyzed distressed properties, managed rehabs, structured deals, and taught others how to invest.

My path has never been linear. I studied Fashion in Paris, France and worked in Creative Production and Styling, consulted internationally on Commodities across West Africa, and traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Each chapter strengthened my ability to think structurally, negotiate globally, and execute under pressure.

For over 30 years, I have built companies from the ground up, not as ideas, but as Operating Systems. Today, my work centers on Modular Development, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Scalable Platforms designed to endure beyond any single project. I do not just create projects. I build frameworks that allow vision to become reality.

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Founder.

Strategist.

Operator.

158 Unit Dev in Punta Cana

Alma Verde is a boutique residential community in Bávaro, Punta Cana that embodies the "Green Soul" of sustainable living. Designed for families, investors, and visionaries, the project features 158 thoughtfully designed residential units, integrated with lush green spaces, walkable pathways, and shared amenities that promote wellness, connection, and long-term value. More than a place to live, Alma Verde is a living brand—where nature, community, and intentional development come together. The project is slated for delivery in Fall 2027, establishing a lasting legacy for generations to come.
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15 Micro housing projects

We design systems including Micro Homes, ADUs, Workforce Housing, and Container & Steel-Frame Hybrid Homes.
These scalable, cost-predictable, and zoning-adaptive units are urban and rural ready, designed for fast deployment and emergency rapid deployment housing.
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75 event projects

CEPODS redefines the traditional footprint by creating multifunctional spaces from repurposed shipping containers. These durable, portable spaces provide an alternative to conventional brick-and-mortar structures. As mobility habits shift from static to dynamic, the demand for flexible solutions increases. CEPODS rises to this challenge, offering containers that serve as primary or secondary spaces for business operations or habitation.
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Entrepreneurial

Foundations

Global Capital & Trade operations
2009-2010
International Commodities Operator

Structured and negotiated cross-border gold, diamond, cement, and oil transactions across West Africa.

Global Capital & Trade operations
2002-2008
Acquisition & Repositioning Operator

Identified and executed distressed asset strategies from sourcing through monetization.Identified and executed distressed asset strategies from sourcing through monetization.

1999-2002
Investment & Asset Structuring Operator

Underwrote 700+ properties; led acquisition modeling, rehab strategy, investor alignment, and asset oversight.

1997-1999
Turnaround & Finance Operator

Executed wholesale and foreclosure acquisitions with capital structuring and construction oversight.

ENTERPRISE BUILDING FOUNDATIONS
1990-1993
Founder & Operations Lead

Built and managed a Manhattan-based courier enterprise serving corporate and government clients.

CREATIVE & BRAND EXECUTION ROOTS
2002
Creative director

Directed experiential launches integrating brand, media, and live execution.