The Opportunity
In an era where you can summon a car in minutes with a tap on your phone, why does scheduling a real estate inspection still involve days of back-and-forth emails and calls? Blue222 is changing that.
About Blue222
Blue222 is a SaaS platform and marketplace that’s transforming the workflow of real estate inspections, such as appraisals, home inspections, environmental assessments, and building inspections. We’re turning one of the slowest parts of a real estate transaction into a lightning-fast, fully automated experience.
Purdue-Connected Leadership
Alan Grosheider
- Background: Serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in funding, building, operating, marketing, and scaling early-stage startups.
- Expertise: Founded two PropTech companies that operate nationally, leveraging technology to make real estate inspections faster, more efficient, and cost-effective.
- Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University’s College of Engineering.
Eric Craig
- Background: Executive leader with a track record of scaling and transforming tech startups like Orbitz, Groupon, and TrueCar.
- Expertise: Built teams and developed capabilities that scaled multiple startups into global enterprises exceeding $1 billion in revenue.
- Education: B.S. in Management (Marketing) from the Daniels School of Business at Purdue University.
The Purdue Connection
Alan and Eric are proud Purdue University alumni whose reconnection became the catalyst for Blue222’s next chapter.
- Alan: Active member of the Purdue Falls City Alumni Club, guest lecturer on entrepreneurship at Purdue Polytechnic New Albany, with a twin brother who is also a Purdue graduate.
- Eric: Member of the Purdue Alumni Association, John Purdue Club, and President’s Club, with over 10 Purdue graduates in his family.
Both serve as Expert Advisors for Purdue Innovates Ventures, guiding the next generation of Purdue-connected startups.
The Journey
Independently seeking to deepen their professional ties with Purdue, Alan and Eric crossed paths through Purdue Innovates. Their alignment in vision and expertise led to a powerful partnership.
- Alan’s Path: At a pivotal moment for Blue222, Alan attended Purdue’s Entrepreneurial Alumni Reunion, leading him to the Purdue Innovates Expert Advisor Program.
- Eric’s Path: Eric’s renewed engagement with Purdue began at a Back-to-School event, then the Purdue Entrepreneurial Alumni Reunion, and eventually led him to the Purdue Innovates Expert Advisor Program.
The Vision
Getting to know each other through these Purdue activities, they realized that their combined expertise in real estate inspection technology and global marketplaces could transform the real estate industry. Together, Alan and Eric are propelling Blue222 to new heights.
Investment Opportunity
Blue222 is currently conducting a $4 million Regulation D capital raise. We invite accredited investors to join us in transforming an industry ripe for innovation.
- Minimum Investment: $5,000
- Accredited Investors Only
We would love for a few Purdue alumni to join us!
Be part of the future of real estate inspections. Invest in Blue222 and help us accelerate this industry transformation.
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