Hasier Larrea

Hasier Larrea is an award-winning engineer, designer, and entrepreneur who founded Ori, Inc. in 2015.13 As the Founder and CEO of Ori, Larrea leads a team that designs and builds robotic interiors to transform living spaces on demand.1

Background and Education

Larrea holds multiple degrees:

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Navarra, Spain
• Master's in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT13

Career Highlights

Ori, Inc.:

• Founded the company in 2015
• Develops robotic furniture systems for small spaces2
• Products include the Ori Studio Suite, Ori Pocket Closet, and Ori Cloud Bed1

MIT Media Lab:

• Led the Architectural Robotics research area
• Focused on creating hyper-efficient and responsive urban spaces13

Previous Experience:

• Creative Designer at Show Art
• Summer Associate at The Boston Consulting Group4

Achievements and Recognition

• Included in Forbes' "30 Under 30" list in the Manufacturing & Industry category in 20173
• Developed robotic furniture at MIT Media Lab before founding Ori2

Ori's Mission

Larrea's work with Ori aims to address two major challenges in urban real estate:

1. Lack of sustainability
2. Lack of affordability

The company's goal is to demonstrate that people can live comfortably in smaller spaces through innovative, transformable furniture solutions.5

Hasier Larrea's vision combines engineering, design, and entrepreneurship to revolutionize urban living spaces and make them more efficient and adaptable to modern needs.