Biju Kulathakal, Founder & CEO

Biju Kulathakal

Founder & CEO

Background

  • Serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building transformative companies
  • Illinois Institute of Technology Computer Science Advisory Board member
  • Chicago Charter School Foundation Board Member
  • BS Aerospace Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology

Entrepreneurial Journey

  • Halo Investing (Co-Founded 2015): Award-winning technology platform that disrupts how protective investment solutions are used worldwide. Halo has placed $30+ billion in transactions since inception. Backed by marquee investors including Mubadala, Allianz, William Blair, Alumni Ventures, and Owl Capital.
  • Redbox Entertainment (Co-Founded 2005): DVD-kiosk operator and video streamer, acquired by Coinstar in 2009.

Lightspeed Vision

Biju founded Lightspeed with a vision to transform the construction industry through robotics and artificial intelligence. With his deep understanding of technology and innovation, he recognized the opportunity to address the industry's most pressing challenges: rising costs, labor shortages, and the need for sustainable building practices.

Contact

Email: biju@lightspeed.build

Companies & Affiliations

Halo Investing
Redbox
Illinois Tech
OCA Ventures
Vidya Foundation
TradingBlock
GetAMovie

Building the Future of Construction

Innovation

Continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible with robotics and AI in construction.

Accessibility

Making quality, affordable housing available to all through efficient, automated construction.

Sustainability

Reducing waste and environmental impact through precision manufacturing and smart design.

Excellence

Maintaining the highest standards of quality in every project through advanced quality assurance.

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