Summary
Jonathan Palley is a seasoned founder and technology leader based in San Francisco with 13 years of experience building and scaling ventures across hardware, software, and social impact initiatives. As Co-Founder and CEO of Clever Tiny Homes, he leads a product-driven housing platform that designs, manufactures, and operates modular, affordable homes and ADUs through integrated software and optimized supply chains. He has founded and led ventures ranging from wearable clinical sensors at Spire Health (FDA-cleared, remotely monitored by clothing) to education tech and large-scale NGO work, and has raised over $25M in venture funding. Jonathan also serves on boards shaping policy and theater and media initiatives, exemplifying a rare blend of engineering, entrepreneurship, and community impact. He started his career with early-stage tech companies and earned a B.S. in Physics from Stanford, grounding his approach in rigorous systems thinking. That wide-range background showcases his ability to turn complex requirements into practical, auditable solutions.
13 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
B.S., Physics, B.S., Physics at Stanford University