José Llanos

José Llanos, Founder and CEO of CIVIT, is redefining the intersection of housing, education, and work through innovative shared living solutions. Born in Puerto Rico to Cuban immigrants and enriched by diverse experiences across 46 countries, José has deeply immersed himself in varied forms of communal living. With the ‘Campus for Life’ as CIVIT’s first flagship model, he bridges student housing with workforce living, collaborating with key stakeholders to reshape real estate for the modern era. Equipped with a Global MBA from EDHEC Business School, José is on a mission to harness the power of human connection to solve the world’s most pressing problems.