Come meet a man who worked with Steve Jobs
Join Us for an Inspiring Evening with Allan Rich!
Discover the magic of innovation and the art of building the future with Allan Rich—someone who has lived at the intersection of invention and impact.
From helping Steve Jobs and Apple scale the tech that transformed our world to a lifetime of engineering, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Allan’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and discovery. Whether you’re a builder, dreamer, or teacher, this event will ignite your imagination and empower you to create and scale your own magic.
📅 Date: January 8th
🕕 Time: Doors open at 6 PM and Interview/Q&A kicks off 6:30pm
📍 Location: Innovation Den
This is a family-friendly event—bring your kids, friends, and neighbors! Let’s learn together how to build and scale ideas that matter, for today and tomorrow.
✨ If you care about building the future or teaching others how to dream big and innovate, you won’t want to miss this evening of inspiration and insight.
Spread the word and join us for a night to remember!
More on Allan:
Originally from England, Allan Rich moved to the United States at the age of five and has since built a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences and accomplishments. He holds a double engineering degree in mechanical engineering (with an emphasis on plastic product design) and electrical engineering. A natural athlete, Allan played college soccer, competing in three NCAA tournaments, and continues to share his passion for the sport as a high school soccer coach at Lake City High School.
Allan’s professional journey spans over three decades, including 15 years in manufacturing during Silicon Valley’s golden era. He was at the forefront of the tech revolution, working on early technology products and collaborating with visionaries like Steve Jobs. His contributions helped shape iconic innovations at Apple and other companies, leaving an indelible mark on the technology that drives our modern lives.
In addition to his tenure in Silicon Valley, Allan spent seven years running his own business and another 12 years in computer networking and telecom, gaining a wealth of experience in leadership, innovation, and problem-solving.
As a husband and father of four, Allan brings a balance of family values and professional expertise to every endeavor. He offers a unique perspective, sharing stories and lessons learned from his time alongside some of the brightest minds in tech history. Allan’s insights inspire leaders, innovators, and anyone seeking to better understand the intersection of technology, teamwork, and personal growth.
More on Build Cities:
At Build, we believe cities thrive when creativity, collaboration, and innovation come together to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Our mission is to connect the untapped potential of every city by supporting creatives, entrepreneurs, and community members to build meaningful projects, share valuable skills, and drive collective progress.
Through our software, gatherings, and spaces, we provide tools and opportunities for individuals to take their ideas from concept to reality.
What We Do
1. Software for Creativity & Collaboration
Our digital tools help cities measure and amplify human flourishing. From tracking personal and community progress to offering resources for project collaboration, our platform ensures that residents have access to what they need to grow, connect, and contribute. By gamifying participation and celebrating milestones, we turn community engagement into a rewarding experience.
2. Gatherings that Inspire & Mobilize
We create intentional events that bring people together to dream, design, and deliver impactful projects. Our gatherings—ranging from brainstorming sessions and skill-sharing meetups to project showcases—are designed to foster trust, build relationships, and unlock the magic that happens when diverse minds come together to solve problems.
3. Spaces for Creation & Connection
Our physical spaces are hubs of innovation and community building. They are equipped to support co-working, learning, and project development, offering everything from workshops and tools to meeting rooms and event venues. These spaces serve as the heartbeat of the city’s creative ecosystem, where people feel empowered to collaborate, experiment, and bring their ideas to life.
Why Build Cities?
We know that every city has a unique culture and untapped creative potential. Build Cities provides the infrastructure—both digital and physical—to nurture this potential, creating pathways for people to pursue their passions while contributing to their community’s economic, social, and civic growth.
Our approach redefines what it means to build a flourishing city. By equipping individuals with tools, skills, and support systems, we enable them to not only work on what they love but also to connect their personal growth to the larger goals of their region.
Together, we’re building cities where creativity drives progress, collaboration fuels innovation, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute to something greater.