Juan Cano - Co-Founder and CEO

Juan Esteban Cano is a parallel entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies in the fields of commercial real estate, technology, medical diagnostics, government contracting, and investments. Juan's company ethos is simple: Do Well by Doing Good. Every venture that Cano participates in has, at its core, a social imperative.

Founder of Housing Base, a transformative platform at the forefront of solving the Affordable Housing crisis Housing Base leverages cutting-edge technology, big data, and AI to centralize affordable housing data, making it easier for low-income renters to find suitable homes online. Under Juan's leadership, Housing Base has redefined the affordable housing landscape, fostering equitable communities and empowering governments to make data-driven policy decisions.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Juan is an active member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). As an EO member, Juan benefits from a global network of like-minded entrepreneurs who share their experiences, insights, and expertise. EO provides a platform for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow both personally and professionally. It offers valuable resources, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive community that fuels entrepreneurial success.

His company, Cano Development, is a fully integrated commercial real estate development firm focused on third-party consulting, project management, and owner's representative services to the private and public sectors, with a specialty in urban infill development projects across multiple product types.

His technology company, Rise Civic Consulting, builds custom software for governments that leverages big data to empower better-informed and more equitable public policymaking.

His medical diagnostics company, BexarAid, has served thousands of individuals, medical facilities, and corporations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Juan was born in Medellin, Colombia, and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. As a former United States Marine, the importance of servant leadership, grit, and adaptability to obstacles are at the core of Juan's management style. Working in Beijing, China, and liaising with multiple world cities throughout his career has afforded Juan the fortune of amassing business contacts globally. This international breadth of experience allows him to analyze deals and opportunities with profound understanding and perspective.

Juan holds degrees in Real Estate Finance and development and International Management. He facilitates courses in commercial real estate, strategic leadership, and marketing for Cornell University.

Outside of work, Juan serves or has served on multiple non-profit boards for the Urban Land Institute, Community Housing Resource Partners, the Leadership Organization of Professionals, the Real Estate Council, and Leadership San Antonio. He has also served on the CPS Energy Citizens Advisory Committee and the Mayor's Housing Policy Task Force. He is an avid world traveler, adventure motorcyclist, and father to two super-rad boys and a Siberian Husky named Bexar.

Meghan Cano, M.P.A., M.B.A. - Co-Founder and COO

Meghan Cano is a serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies in the fields of government technology, medical diagnostics, non-profit consulting, and investments. As an experienced Public Sector Professional with a demonstrated history of working with all three levels of government, nonprofit organizations, higher education, as well as the startup community, Cano has dedicated her life to leaving the world better than she found it.

Founder of Housing Base, a groundbreaking platform transforming affordable housing access. Meghan's vision has revolutionized how communities address the Affordable Housing Crisis. Housing Base harnesses cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and AI to centralize affordable housing data, empowering low-income renters to find suitable homes with ease. Under Meghan's leadership, Housing Base has redefined the landscape of affordable housing, fostering equitable communities and empowering governments to make data-driven policy decisions.

Meghan is an active member of Vistage, an exclusive executive coaching organization. For an executive entrepreneur like Meghan, Vistage provides a unique platform for personal and professional growth. It offers a confidential and trusted environment where business leaders can collaborate, share insights, and receive expert guidance to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. Through Vistage, Meghan continually enhances her leadership skills and gains valuable perspectives from peers and seasoned mentors.

Over the last 10 years, Meghan has significantly expanded her nonprofit's real estate portfolio by more than 200% and has provided essential services to over 15,000 individuals throughout the State of Texas. Before this, she served as AVP of Contract Management and Quality Assurance for Haven for Hope, playing a pivotal role in creating the Homeless and Housing Services Program in the State of Texas, funded with $20 million in general revenue.

In 2010, Meghan completed a role with the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, focusing on national public-private partnerships to address the nation's needs. She has since applied this approach to CHR Partners, demonstrating how "service-enriched housing" can foster sustainability and self-sufficiency for families and communities.

Today, Meghan is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Rise Civic Consulting, a startup dedicated to solving community issues through innovative technologies. In 2019, she was honored as the San Antonio Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Woman of the Year and recognized as one of the top 100 National Rising Stars by the National Business Journal. Additionally, Meghan serves as an Adjunct Professor for Trinity University's Entrepreneurship Program and the Center for International Engagement. Most importantly, she is the proud mother of two beautiful boys, Jackson (12) and Maxwell (9).