Maura McCarthy

CO-FOUNDER AND VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT, BLU HOMES

Innovation:

Revolutionizing the prefab, modular construction industry.

Vision:

For McCarthy and her partner, Bill Hadley, innovation means homes that are built in a controlled environment, to high health standards, and built to be net zero.

Economics:

Blu Homes launched in 2008. The company's scalable business model has kept technology in the forefront and even allows new home buyers to shop and purchase a home from an app and by using Oculus Rift.