A venture capitalist turns Airstreams into quirky works of art in her spare time - take a look at her unique renovations

Frank OlitoFeb 18, 2021, 03:23 IST

The exterior of the Curtiss after renovation.Courtesy of Renata George

Renata George is a venture capitalist, but she also finds and renovates Airstreams for fun.
George gives each Airstream a unique paint job that costs around $10,000.
She sells the renovated Airstreams for cheap because this is her hobby and not her side hustle.

Renata George isn't your typical venture capitalist.

When she isn't dealing with a company's finances, George is hunting down the perfect Airstream trailer, ripping out its floors, and giving it a unique paint job. Over the past five years, George has turned seven vintage Airstreams into quirky tiny homes on wheels.

Keep reading to see some of George's best creations and find out why she can't get enough of this unique hobby.

In 2015, Renata George's whole world turned upside down when she went to Burning Man for the first time.

Renata George. Courtesy of Renata George

On her way back from Burning Man, she bought a 33-foot RV so she could take it to the festival the following year.

The Airex RV before renovation. Courtesy of Sam Saraf

George and her boyfriend decided to give the RV a military theme.

The Airex RV after renovation. Courtesy of Sam Saraf

After learning that the RV wasn't the right fit for her, she found her new love: an Airstream.

The Berry after renovation. Courtesy of Sam Saraf

Even the inside of the Airstream got a face-lift.

The interior of the Berry after renovation. Courtesy of Sam Saraf

Over the next few years, George sought out the Argosy models, which proved to be a challenge.

The Steve before renovation. Courtesy of Peabody Fleet Painting

The most expensive part of the renovation process is the paint job.

The Steve after renovation. Courtesy of Peabody Fleet Painting

Inside, George does all the work herself, but she likes to keep as much of the original structure as she can.

Before and after of the Berry. Courtesy of Renata George and Sam Saraf

It takes George between two to six months to renovate an Airstream before putting it back on the market.

Another renovation by George. Courtesy of Renata George

After five years, George finally found the Airstream Argosy that fit her needs.

Curtiss before renovation. Courtesy of Peabody Fleet Painting

George gave the exterior of the Airstream the most unusual design yet.

The exterior of the Curtiss after renovation. Courtesy of Renata George

George gave the Airstream a striking, all-black interior.

Inside the renovated Curtiss. Courtesy of Renata George

George continues to do her venture capitalist work on the road and makes time for her Airstream remodels, too.

George and her Airstream. Courtesy of Renata George

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