Ryan Anderson - Founder/CEO, Sojourn

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SojournFounder & CEO

Nov. 2018 - Dec. 2023San Juan, Puerto RicoVC Backed Tech-Enabled Multinational Operator of Urban Multifamily STRs Sojourn exists to help people live a life untethered by freeing them from the financial constraints of housing. We’ve created an upscale hospitality portfolio and model that includes mass leasing of apartment units, short-term rental management, and guaranteed income for property owners. What does this mean? For travelers… stay in beautiful apartments in the most exciting neighborhoods in the world. Walk through the canals and catch some sun in Venice Beach, stroll through cobbled streets of old San Juan, or party it up in Bogota. For property owners and developers we mass lease part or the whole building, providing end-to-end management of your property for short-term rentals, outfitting them with upscale stylish furnishings, while guaranteeing rental income, and even marketing. Key Accomplishments: • Raised $1.5M in debt + equity capital • Grew the team to 25+ • Successfully merged SMPLYTRVL’s operations with HostTonight, a 500 Startups portfolio company based in NYC, Mexico & Colombia • Formed first STR operator partnerships in Mexico with multinational PERE firms, Greystar and CIM Group • Chosen by Airbnb to be one of 3 preferred STR management partners for the whole country of Mexico in 2019 • Grew the portfolio to 200 units, across 4 countries and 9 major cities USA | Mexico | Puerto Rico | Colombia Los Angeles | NYC | Las Vegas | Phoenix/Scottsdale | Mexico City | Guadalajara | San Juan | Bogota | Cartagena

SmplyTrvlFounder & President

Sep. 2013 - Nov. 2018Greater Los Angeles AreaTech-Enabled STR Property Management Redefining the Way Millennials Live & Travel Key Accomplishments: • From inception to merger of operations with Sojourn, experienced 5 years of profitability and did over $5M in revenue

Los Angeles Short Term Rental Alliance (LASTRA)Founding Member, Chairman of the Board

Feb. 2014 - Feb. 2018Los Angeles, California, United StatesOriginal 501c(6) Trade Group focused on Legalizing STRs in the City of Los Angeles and Adjacent Metropolitan Municipalities Key Accomplishments: • After 4.5 years of working directly with Expedia’s Public Policy team and the City Council of Los Angeles we got a regulation passed

HostWiseFounder & COO

Sep. 2014 - Aug. 2015Los Angeles, California, United StatesOnline Labor & Services Marketplace for Back of House Operations in STRs Key Responsibilities: • Developed company strategy and product offerings while leading day to day operations & finance Key Accomplishments: • Raised $500,000 in equity capital • Grew the team to 50+ • Grew the customer base to 600 properties across 3 markets (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego) • Grew ARR to $1M+ in under 9 months

Levitate Inc.Co-Founder

Mar. 2013 - Sep. 2013WeLevitate.com Levitate is a mobile technology and culture company dedicated to helping Millennials achieve their goals and dreams through the power of community and sharing.

TapHunterHead of Global Business Development

Oct. 2012 - Feb. 2013Greater San Diego AreaTap Hunter is a leading force within the craft beer movement that connects craft beer fanatics with the beers they love, the brewers who brew them and the locations that pour them. Key Responsibilities: • Led all sales and business development Key Accomplishments: • Increased SaaS revenue 2.5x in less than 4 months • Accelerated SaaS client acquisition rate 3-4x, while limiting month-to-month turnover to 2% • Established new market rollout strategy that produced same results in 6 weeks that previously took 6 months. Strategy adopted as company standard for all new market rollouts • Engineered company strategic initiatives side by side with co-founders

Grupo iPXm S.A.Founder & President

Apr. 2011 - Sep. 2012Costa RicaFocused on leveraging eCommerce platforms to deliver cost savings on high-demand consumer goods for Costa Ricans. Expertise in international trade agreements affecting Costa Rica • Developed strategy to allow lower income families to monetize unused import tax credits by trading them to higher income consumers, resulting in 40-50% cost savings on retail goods. • Performed due diligence on international trade law affecting Central America to pinpoint cost-savings potential • Launched subsidiary company, iPhoneXmenos, to run low risk test run of concept on importation of iPhones: Included brand development, marketing, supply chain mgmt, operations process development and sales • Generated $10,000 in sales in 3 month period

Capital GroupPortfolio Control Analyst

Jan. 2008 - Apr. 2011Greater Los Angeles Area• Oversight and maintenance of more than 200 accounts approaching nearly $2 Billion in assets under management • Assisted portfolio managers in managing their sub-portfolios through regular portfolio reviews, tax-loss harvesting, managing order flow for timely trade execution, and special projects • Coordinated with relationship managers and trust administrators to set & execute portfolio strategy, client investment objectives, asset and tax-related restrictions. • Coordinated and structured monthly investment call for Private Client Services sub-division of The Capital Group

Pinnacle SecuritySales & Marketing Representative

Apr. 2007 - Aug. 2007• Generated $120k in sales revenue in 3 month period • Achieved 2nd highest sales total out of 21 representatives in Denver summer office

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