About
Derek Schairer is co-founder of Foundation, a buyer experience platform for homebuilders. He previously held the role of general manager of Opendoor's homebuilder business and worked at Lennar, bringing over 15 years of experience in the homebuilding industry.
Founder at FoundationYC S23
Intro paths
YC
Derek went through Y Combinator (Summer 2023) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator — the partner who ran Foundation's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Derek can intro founders to Foundation's investors below.
Foundation's investors · 1
Co-founders at Foundation
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Luke GroesbeckFounder
Experience
- FoundationCo-founder, CCOcurrent2023 — present
- OpendoorDirector - Homebuilder Partnerships & Business Development2022 — 2023
- OpendoorGeneral Manager - Homebuilder Partnerships & Business Development2019 — 2022
- OpendoorHomebuilder Partnerships & Business Development2017 — 2019Phoenix, AZ
- OfferPadDirector - Homebuilder Alliance and Customer Success2016 — 2017Gilbert, AZ
- New Home ProsFounder2015 — 2016Phoenix, Arizona Area
- Wells FargoTreasury Management Sales Analyst2014 — 2015Phoenix, AZ
- LennarDirector of Internet Sales and New Media - Arizona Division2012 — 2014Tempe, AZ
- LennarNew Home Consultant2009 — 2012Tempe, AZ
- LennarInternet New Home Consultant2007 — 2009Tempe, AZ
- University of Iowa Men's BasketballHead Student Manager2006 — 2007Iowa City, IA
- University of Iowa Men's BasketballStudent Manager2002 — 2006Iowa City, IA
Skills & more
Microsoft Excel4PowerPoint1Microsoft Word1Sales27Budgets6Marketing28Social Media9Inventory Management1Management17Coaching1Networking1Market Planning1
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Customer ServiceAnalysisInvestment PropertiesLeadershipMarketing StrategyNegotiationProgram ManagementReal EstateSellingSocial NetworkingBusiness DevelopmentTeam BuildingFrom Derek's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Derek Schairer?
- Derek Schairer is co-founder of Foundation, a buyer experience platform for homebuilders. He previously held the role of general manager of Opendoor's homebuilder business and worked at Lennar, bringing over 15 years of experience in the homebuilding industry.
- Where does Derek Schairer work?
- Derek Schairer is Founder of Foundation.
- What companies did Derek Schairer found?
- Derek Schairer founded Foundation.
- Where did Derek Schairer go to school?
- Derek Schairer studied at Arizona State University (MBA, Business); University of Iowa (B.A; B.A, Communication Studies; Health and Sports Studies).
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Also worked at Opendoor42
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