Hi, I'm Shane Cordileone - CEO, Founder at BuildWise
I am passionate about building smarter cities through data-driven planning and economic insight. I thrive where technical analysis meets strategic leadership, solving complex zoning and logistical puzzles.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed deep technical proficiency in GIS and regional planning through high-impact roles at Intersect.
Currently leading a specialized firm that integrates economic development with urban and transportation planning strategies.
Can help others by simplifying complex zoning regulations and building data-driven strategies for urban infrastructure projects.
🚀 Career trajectory
Analytical Foundation
Established technical expertise through economics and regional planning degrees at Florida State.
✦ Economics
✦ Research
Domain Expertise
Deep expertise in zoning, spatial data, and development regulation acquired from 10+ years of experience.
✦ GIS
✦ Management
✦ Site Selection
Venture Leadership
Launched BuildWise to revolutionize the way zoning and land development data is accessed and applied to decision making.
✦ CEO
✦ Founder
💪🏻 Superpowers
Data-Driven Urban Strategy
Applying spatial intelligence to complex land-use problems
✦ Synthesize complex GIS datasets into intuitive spatial growth models
✦ Utilize economic forecasting to validate urban planning initiatives
✦ Translate technical research into clear public policy recommendations
✦ Communicate complex technical output from spatial analyses to leadership to drive business decisions
Foundational Governance
Navigating regulatory and zoning landscapes
✦ Simplify multifaceted zoning requirements for complex site acquisitions
✦ Align multi-stakeholder interests with long-term comprehensive plans
✦ Navigate institutional bureaucratic frameworks to expedite project approvals
I'm excited about
✦ Scaling BuildWise by connecting with strategic partners for urban development ventures
✦ Finding mission-aligned investors to accelerate our proprietary land use planning technology
✦ Building a peer community of innovators dedicated to smarter city infrastructure
I can help with
✦ Optimize your site selection process using advanced spatial data modeling techniques.
✦ Scale technical teams and product roadmaps within fast-paced startup environments.
✦ Bridge the gap between complex GIS analysis and profitable development investment strategies.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with technical co-founders to accelerate BuildWise product development and architecture
✦ Secure introductions to real estate tech investors focused on zoning automation