Ar. Usama

Principial Architect & Founder

Ionic Group - IonicX [iX]

Jan 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 4 mos

Hello everyone, great to join the Startup Grind community. I’m Muhammad Usama Imtiaz, an architect by training and the founder of IonicX, an AI-driven platform built for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) ecosystem. Through IonicX, we’re developing tools that help architects and designers streamline early design workflows while also connecting professionals with verified vendors and industry partners through a digital marketplace. My background is in architecture, and through my work with Ionic Group — an ecosystem of design, technology, and creative ventures — I’ve been focused on bridging the gap between design practice and emerging technologies like AI. We’re currently in the early growth stage and beginning our international expansion. IonicX has been accepted to exhibit at LEAP in Riyadh, which marks our first step into the Saudi market. We’re also engaging with European ecosystems, including Barcelona, through accelerator and developer programs. As we expand, I’m particularly interested in connecting with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners working in AI, proptech, construction tech, and the built environment. We’re also open to partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations related to upcoming exhibitions, market entry, and ecosystem building in regions like Saudi Arabia, Europe, and beyond.