198 | Elevator Pitch at HITEC (Part 2)

Top Floor

Jul 01, 2025•37 min•Ep. 198

--:--

Listen in podcast apps:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Download

Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

In this second batch of HITEC interviews, Susan invites a new group of hotel tech leaders into the Top Floor recording booth to deliver their best Elevator Pitches—and a few unforgettable stories. From AI-powered concierges to spa booking solutions and a piano-playing manager who couldn’t play piano, this episode blends industry insight with plenty of personality. Plus, you’ll find out exactly how a monkey became part of a hotel’s guest communication demo.

Featured guests:

James Hansen, Vice President of Business Development, REECO

Eric Lutz, Co-Founder & CEO, OLIVE

Shawn Tarter, President, RealTime Reservation

Mark Cederloff, CEO, VSR Network Technologies

Mike Medsker, Founder, SIV

Jen Barnwell, President, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection

Tess McGoldrick, Senior Vice President, Travel & Hospitality, Revenue Analytics

Tanya Pratt, Global Vice President, Oracle Hospitality

Stephen Chen, CEO, Phunware

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android