

The rising cost of urban living has made cities less affordable than ever. At the same time, our hyper-digital society has enabled an epidemic of isolation and loneliness. We aim to address both of these challenges through the creation of modern, shared living spaces.
Mission
We exist to enable our members to live with greater connection, creativity, and sense of purpose.
We believe:
- That we can live better, together through the sharing of space, resources and experiences.
- That living in community fosters meaningful connections, authentic relationships and personal growth.
- That diverse, inclusive communities foster greater perspective, compassion, and empathy
Team
Ben Provan
CO-FOUNDER & CEO


Ben Provan (he/him)
Co-Founder & CEO
Ben leads Operations and Business Development efforts at OpenDoor. Ben believes in the power of business to scale positive solutions that benefit both people and planet. He co-founded OpenDoor with the vision to bring modern, shared living to the mainstream. Ben holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Presidio Graduate School, bringing his skills in both systems and product design to the OpenDoor team. Ben’s previous experience includes high-tech product design at Bose Corporation and business development for a waste-to-biofuels startup Achor Innovations.
Jay Standish
CO-FOUNDER & CPO


Jay Standish (he/him)
Co-Founder + Chief Product Officer
Jay leads Experience Design, Marketing and Community at OpenDoor.
Jay is fascinated by the power of healthy groups and teams. During his undergrad, Jay co-founded a student-run organic cafe that taught him the power of business as a vehicle for positive action. He then went on to co-found the Impact Hub Seattle coworking space and study systems thinking at the Presidio MBA program. Jay led visual communication at Accenture for the Agile adoption at AT&T. The three businesses Jay has started are all still open and have a combined operating history of 26 years.
A designer and people person by nature, Jay brings clear communication to the product design, resident experience, marketing and community building efforts at OpenDoor.
Chanel Griffen
sonj basha
Director of Community and Brand Activation


sonj basha (they/them)
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
sonj comes to OpenDoor with a ten year record in Experience Design, Creative Direction, and Facilitation. They are most excited about creating thriving spaces of true belonging for all OpenDoor members through connection, safety & collaboration. As a graduate from Mills College with a colorful collection of leadership certifications, sonj is passionate about social justice, personal liberation, environmental wisdom & among many artistic endeavors, loves to dance!
we're hiring!
Seattle Property Manager


Ellis Tran (he/him)
Interested in becoming an Assistant Property Manager for OpenDoor?
reach out to [email protected]
Chloe Longfellow
Director of leasing


Chloe Longfellow (she/her)
DIRECTOR OF LEASING
Chloe is a creative at heart, Certified Life Coach, who loves helping others with personal development and confidence. She was born and raised in Oregon but gained most of her professional work experience in southern California working for an entertainment marketing agency where she bounced between human resources and live-action production. After returning to the great PNW, she now handles leasing and recruitment for OpenDoor in Seattle with a goal of bringing people together through community-focused living.
Kendra Breen
Leasing manager


Kendra Breen (she/her)
LEASING MANAGER
Kendra is a positivity guru! Born and raised in Portland, Kendra enjoys all things PNW: kayaking, local breweries & coffee shops, hiking and tons of cycling. Her recruiting and community background allow her to build diverse communities where personal development and growth are the focus. Her primary goal? To plant individuals in sustainable homes where meaningful relationship and personal development can thrive. Outside of OpenDoor, you can find her teaching indoor cycle classes or camping around Oregon with her husband and pup!
we're hiring!
portland PROPERTY MANAGER


Naite Mailei (she/her)
In the Portland Area? Assistant Property Manager Position is Open!
reach out to [email protected]
Scott Conway
property maintenance


Scott Conway (he/him)
Property Maintenance
Scott Conway’s fondness for old homes initially drew him to a career in real estate. A longtime resident of San Francisco, Scott has always been inspired by the craftsmanship of the city’s houses and the vibrancy they add to its diverse neighborhoods. With an easygoing, friendly personality, Scott makes every client feel like he’s an old friend, and he brings a breadth of experience to OpenDoor properties.
Real Estate Platform
OpenDoor is building a world-class platform for real estate development.
Our Approach
Be Part of Something Bigger
Some of the greatest challenges of our time are ones of mutual trust and collaboration, something that we can nurture in our spaces. We see coliving as part of a broader movement for purposeful living, and our residents see their homes as places to grow and contribute to society. Connecting across diversity is one of the top ways OpenDoor makes a social impact. Our mission is to enable our members to live with greater connection, creativity, and sense of purpose.
We believe in equity, justice and in denouncing intolerance and exclusion.
Put People First
While anyone can rent a property room-by-room, we’ve designed a living experience from a human-centered perspective. One that considers every aspect and touchpoint of shared living. Real estate reimagined should be about serving people, not the other way around.
Foster Shared Leadership
Although residents are our customers, they are our community co-creators and collaborators too. Community can only be built through the active participation of its members, so we leave space for everyone to contribute.
Bottoms-up Learning + User Experience Design
Our founders and many of our team members have lived in OpenDoor homes, gathering years of personal experience and resident feedback. Through understanding the experience from the inside out, we have cracked the code on how to enable rich and lasting communities.