Sean Breuner from AvantStay shares how the company built a hospitality model focused on consistency, strong operations, and group travel. He explains the thinking behind their tech platform and what shaped their growth strategy in a volatile STR market.

Cliff Johnson, Co Founder of Vacasa and President of PadSplit, reflects on rapid growth, operational pressure, and the decisions that shaped Vacasa’s journey.

Amiad Soto, co-founder and CEO of Guesty, shares how he turned a side project in Tel Aviv into one of the world’s leading property management platforms. He opens up about scaling globally, adapting to fragmented markets, and building tech that empowers real-world operators.

Carl Shepherd, co-founder of HomeAway, joins to share the inside story of building a $3.9B short-term rental empire, the lessons behind Expedia’s acquisition, and what he thinks Airbnb and Booking got wrong in today’s OTA landscape.

Brian Egan, Co-Founder and CEO of Evolve, reveals how he turned a small vacation rental startup into a $5B business with 35,000+ properties. He shares lessons on scaling trust, balancing tech with hospitality, and the future of short-term rentals.