Spotlight Interviews

Spotlight Interview: Shawn Tarter, Founder and CEO of RealTime Reservation

Since its founding a decade ago, RealTime Reservation has grown from a cabana booking solution into a comprehensive guest journey platform used by some of the most prestigious names in hospitality, including The Ritz-Carlton, Four […]

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Spotlight Interview: Shankar Somasundaram, Founder and CEO of Asimily

Shankar Somasundaram founded Asimily in 2017 after years in senior roles at Symantec, where he developed a deep understanding of the growing security challenges posed by connected devices. At the time, most enterprise IoT environments […]

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Spotlight Interview: Bobby Marhamat, Chief Executive Officer of TakeUp

The hospitality industry has long been dominated by major hotel chains with access to sophisticated revenue management tools, leaving independent hotels, inns, and B&Bs struggling to optimize their pricing strategies. Enter Bobby Marhamat, CEO of […]

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Spotlight Interview: Nick Falcone, Founder and Managing Principal of Rentyl Resorts

Nick Falcone, founder and Managing Principal of Rentyl Resorts, is a recognized innovator in Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry. His entrepreneurial journey began with NDM Hospitality Services, where he successfully launched and scaled the BurgerFi […]

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Spotlight Interview: Leah Rankin, Chief Product Officer at SiteMinder

Leah Rankin, Chief Product Officer at SiteMinder, brings a unique perspective to the world of hotel technology. With over 20 years of experience in product development and engineering across diverse industries, including telecommunications, travel, and […]

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Spotlight Interview: David Angotti, Chief Evangelist at Guesty

David Angotti, a serial entrepreneur with successful exits in both EdTech and the travel tech sector, brings a wealth of experience to Guesty, a leading property management software platform for the short-term rental (STR) industry […]