Travel GREG MARSH| ONEFINESTAY CEO SPEAKER BIO Prior to founding onefinestay in 2009, Greg spent 3 years on the technology investment team at Index Ventures, the venture capital firm behind Skype and MySQL. Previously he had management roles in operations, business development and product development at logistics marketplace start-up GF-X, latterly as the firm’s Product Manager. Greg has an MA from Christ’s College, Cambridge, and an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School where he was a Fulbright Scholar and graduated top of his class. He also works with Amnesty International and is elected to the charity’s Finance and Audit Committee KEY CORPORATE FACTS& KPIs COMPANY OVERVIEW Headquarters London, UK onefinestay is new category of upscale city accommodation that offers visitors the chance to stay in a distinctive home while the owner is out of town, with the services and amenities of a Office Locations London, New York, Paris, Los Angeles. hotel. It allows homeowners to earn an extra, hassle-free income from their house or Founded 2010 apartmentat times when it would otherwise stand vacant. No of Employees 200 Guests range from regular business travellers to families, and are people who might otherwise stay in a boutique hotel but are seeking an authentic, new experience when visiting a city. Active Markets Europe, USA They can book a home instantly online or over the phone. The company cleans the home Recent Milestones $40M Series D funding in June 2015 before they arrive, provides hotel-grade linens, towels and toiletries, and even lends them an iPhonestockedwith detailed local tips from the hosts. KeyInvestors PROfounders Capital, Intel Capital, Index Ventures The company selects homes carefully, based on their location, availability, character and Website onefinestay.com amenities. They are typically primary or secondary residences that are available for upwards of four weeks a year. For homeowners, onefinestay provides a full service enabling them to have house guests at those times when they’re away. The company takes care of photography, marketing, cleaning, managing bookings and insurance. onefinestay first launched in London in May 2010 and now operates in London, New York, Paris and Los Angeles. 64
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