About us
Creating change by empowering people
Mission
Grand Bequest is a property technology company using
data analytics, conservation, and sustainability to promote the global redevelopment of vacant buildings.
Grand Bequest empowers individuals to contribute to, develop, or analyse adaptive reuse projects with our marketplace and AI-driven database that makes the process of sustainably reusing existing buildings easier and more accessible than ever before for communities around the world.
Why B Corp?
We are committed to working to the highest social, environmental, transparency, and accountability standards, that is why we decided to become a Certified B Corporation™.
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B Corps are leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good™ . The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose.
B Corp Certification is a highly selective status. Companies must document their positive impact to qualify and undergo verification every three years to maintain their Certification.
From Lives
We champion communities
We celebrate empowerment
We demand transparency
We create change
Our Team
We are a passionate and interdisciplinary team of multi-skilled professionals. An open mind and our willingness to learn new ways to improve ourselves and our industry is what defines us and makes us a strong and enthusiastic team. Here is a snapshot of some of our team members, please feel free to approach us and ask us any questions you might have or let us know if there are any buildings you would like to save with our support.
Dr Katherine Gunderson
CEO and Founder
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BA MBA DBA MSc
From Lives
Eugenia Mompó
Conservation Architect
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B.Arch(Hons) M.Arch MSc ARB
From Lives
Christopher MacKinnon
Lead In-House Data Engineer
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BA MSc
From Lives
Alun Owen
AI Engineer
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BSc MSc
From Lives
We are a passionate and interdisciplinary team of multi-skilled professionals. An open mind and our willingness to learn new ways to improve ourselves and our industry is what defines us and makes us a strong and enthusiastic team. Here is a snapshot of some of our team members, please feel free to approach us and ask us any questions you might have or let us know if there are any buildings you would like to save with our support.
Dr Katherine Gunderson
CEO and Founder
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BA MBA DBA MSc
From Lives
Eugenia Mompó
Conservation Architect
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B.Arch(Hons) M.Arch MSc ARB
From Lives
Christopher MacKinnon
Lead In-House Data Engineer
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BA MSc
From Lives
From Lives
Our Team
We are a passionate and interdisciplinary team of multi-skilled professionals. An open mind and our willingness to learn new ways to improve ourselves and our industry is what defines us and makes us a strong and enthusiastic team. Here is a snapshot of some of our team members, please feel free to approach us and ask us any questions you might have or let us know if there are any buildings you would like to save with our support.
Dr Katherine Gunderson
CEO
BA MBA DBA MSc
Favorite Building: Glebe Sugar Building, Greenock
From Lives
Ayomide Adeoye
Social Media and Data Entry Volunteer
BA
Favorite Building: Taymouth Castle Gate Lodge
From Lives
Ashish Biju
Business Development Analyst
Bc (Hons) MSc
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Favorite Building: Cambusnethan Priory, Wishaw
From Lives
Abbie Craig
Marketing Analyst
BSc (Hons)
Favorite Building: Mavisbank House, Polton, Mid Lothian
From Lives
Alina Kumukova
Data Scientist
BS MSc Phd
Favorite Building: Royal High School, Edinburgh
From Lives
Yiqing Eric Liu
Data Analyst Volunteer
BS MSc
Favorite Building: Camperdown House West Lodge
From Lives
Happy Richards
Business Development Associate
BS MSc
Favorite Building: Kilmadock Paris Church
From Lives
Nathalie Telfeyan
Assistant Project Manager
BEng
Favorite Building: Greenfield House, Alloah, Central Scotland
From Lives
Rosmin Ann Raju
Data Scientist Volunteer
BS MSc
Favorite Building: Barony Church of Scotland, Ardrossan
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Simphiwe Thabede
Financial Analyst
MEng
Favorite Building: Meavag Mill, The Golden Road, Meavaig South
From Lives