The Path of Hotel Technology with Kurien Jacob

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A Conversation with Kurien Jacob of Highgate Tech Ventures (HTV)

For decades Kurien Jacob‘s pioneering spirit has pushed our industry forward. He established Highgate’s iconic reputation in revenue management that’s set the standard for others to follow. Now leading Highgate Tech Venture (HTV), KJ has his finger on the pulse of the evolution of the industry.

A long time friend of Spherical, KJ sat down with our Founder, Adam Wallace, for an in depth discussion on a range of subjects, including:

  • Tech at scale in the industry
  • Technology and design
  • The M&A path, integrating systems and UI
  • 60-70% productivity increases with AI
  • Revenue management and technology intersection
  • Proactively managing the future vs reactively dissecting the past
  • The landscape of big brands
  • Metaverse & VR
  • Commuting power and AI, Nvidia
  • Creative innovation with AI
  • Short term rentals
  • Highgate Tech Ventures investment criteria

The depth of KJ’s knowledge feels endless, a true leader in our industry.

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Kurien Jacob