Oliver E. Thornton

About Oliver E. Thornton

Oliver Thornton is a Los Angeles-based real estate developer, agent/broker, and entrepreneur who has spent over a decade building a multi-dimensional career at the intersection of real estate, investment, and social impact. As the co-founder of Hollywood Estates, Oliver ranks in the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide and is recognized as one of the top-performing agents in the Hollywood Hills by sales volume. Oliver has also facilitated over in real estate transactions with an emphasis on Hollywood Hills and new development/fix and flip sales.Oliver is also the co-founder of Thornton Development Group, a vertically integrated development firm specializing in the design and development of high-end single-family homes and multifamily communities across Los Angeles.In addition to his success in brokerage and development, Oliver is the co-founder and managing partner of Assemble Capital, a real estate syndication firm focused on identifying, structuring, and operating high-potential real estate investments. Through this venture, Oliver helps investors build wealth and achieve financial independence through carefully executed real estate strategies backed by deep market insight and hands-on operational expertise.Oliver’s passion for real estate is matched by his lifelong commitment to the autism community. Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age two, Oliver has always viewed his place on the spectrum as a source of strength and focus, allowing him to think differently, execute relentlessly, and create ventures with lasting impact. His early efforts led to the founding of Coding Autism, a training academy designed to help autistic individuals launch careers in technology—earning him national recognition, a TEDx talk, and the CLU Outstanding Young Alumni Award.Today, Oliver is laying the foundation for The ASD Company, a purpose-driven initiative designed to provide autism-centric housing communities and support services that promote independent living, career readiness, and long-term stability for adults on the spectrum. This evolving venture will merge Oliver’s expertise in real estate development with his mission to empower the autism community at scale.Whether building homes, raising capital, representing buyers and sellers in real estate transactions, or creating neurodiverse inclusive spaces, Oliver Thornton continues to lead with vision, integrity, and a deep belief in helping others thrive—financially, personally, and collectively.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer and Founder

   The Asd Company

   Sep 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Stealth Mode

Education

• University of Arizona

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2011 — 2013

• Kaplan Real Estate Education

  Real Estate Salesperson License, Real Estate

  2014 — 2014

• University of Southern California

  Master's degree, Innovative Design, Business, and Technology

  2019 — 2021

• California Lutheran University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration: Emphasis in Business Management

  2014

Skills

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Team Management
• Real Estate Transactions
• Entrepreneurship
• Music
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Real Estate Financing
• Real Estate Economics
• Real Estate
• Communication
• Strategic Vision
• Commercial Real Estate
• Coachability
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Public Speaking
• Television
• Storytelling
• Real Estate Development
• Entertainment
• Capital Raising
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Team Motivation
• Management
• Business Development
• Recruiting
• Social Media
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Marketing