KASABA | ABOUT

- OUR VALUES -

"Respect for people"

We are a group of people who value diversity and inclusion

We welcome people of all races, ages and sexual orientations

Personal self expression is celebrated when it's respectful of others

Privacy is seen as a priority, as is a spirit of cooperation and consideration

We are a group of people who are passionate about community

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MEET THE TEAM

KEREN FLAVELL

CEO

Seasoned entrepreneur with achievements in media, tech and community. Led teams in the for profit, government and non- profit sectors. Author of a best-selling book on camping in Australia’s National Parks.

MICHAEL OSTERRIEDER
COO

Seasoned real estate investor with multiple short-term rental properties in Europe. Pro photographer, marketer, stylist and entrepreneur. He is active in the digital nomad community and network of European investors.

LEN MARSH

CFO

Expert in fixing cash-flow problems and helping business owners grow successful companies. His specialty is in privately-held manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and service providers.

MERINDA GARRETT

Lead Designer

Interior Architect, with a focus on creating spaces that nourish people through meaningful design. Merinda advocates conscious consumption, sustainable regenerative practices and soulful low tox living.

JOHN LONG

Environment Design

Landscape Architect who specializes in creating outdoor community spaces that are functional, aesthetically beautiful. His designs integrate natural elements, like fire and water, as part of the structural build.

MARIA SAXTON

Permits & Compliance

Founder of NANO Tiny Life Innovators, a community consulting and research advising service. Conducted doctoral research on the ecological footprints of those who downsize to tiny homes.

JAMAICA STEPHENS

Community Design

Community Designer who has written the book Reinhabiting the Village. She is an expert in developing the decision-making protocols and techniques to build a cohesive community.

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SARITA PATEL
Investor Concierge

Former estate manager for Lucasfilm and Skywalker Properties for over 25 years, Sarita is an expert in real estate and how to maintain environments where people thrive.

ADVISORS

JOHN BIELENBERG

Leader in the design for good movement and recipient of US lifetime achievement award in design. Co-founder of COMMON, collective of impact entrepreneurs.

RICH BINELL

Brand strategist and writer who has worked with both large and small enterprises communicate their story to become iconic brands of their time.

REGGIE LUDKTE

Trustee of Earth Equity, Fellow Edmund Hilary Fellowship, Advisor Geoship, Advisor Tiny Lifestyle and Member of Enspiral.

JENNY KASSAN

Attorney and advisor for mission-driven enterprises. Opportunity Main Street Founder, a Qualified Opportunity Fund that invests in community wealth building projects.

MARK ECKHARDT

CEO of COMMON, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to accelerate social innovation, and promote a new way of doing business that is pro people and the planet.