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Dustin Abney
Dustin Abney is CEO of Portoro, which he founded in 2022. He has scaled the company to 600 properties across 11 U.S. markets. Previously, Dustin co-founded and led D. Alexander, focused on single-family vacation rentals, and served as AvantStay’s VP of Homes. Earlier, he was a founding team member at Dotloop, acquired by Zillow Group, where he became VP. A licensed Property Manager In Charge, he brings 13+ years of experience in real estate and hospitality.
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David Angotti
David Angotti is an entrepreneur with multiple successful exits across EdTech, property management, and SaaS. By 30, he had founded and exited an EdTech brand, consulted for Fortune 100 mergers and acquisitions, and led marketing for a global eCommerce network.
He co-founded and exited a leading short-term rental management company in Gatlinburg and later co-founded StaySense, which he scaled and sold to Guesty in 2023. Now Guesty's Chief Evangelist, he oversees several U.S.-based teams.
Beyond business, David is an author, land developer, and certified Airline Transport Pilot. A former NetJets pilot, he flew top executives aboard the world’s fastest passenger jet. An ultra-marathoner, he has completed the 100-mile Leadville Race Across The Sky.
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Sarah Bradford
Sarah Bradford is a seasoned vacation rental industry leader and entrepreneur. She and her husband, Chris, founded Winter Park Lodging Company, growing it to manage over 110 luxury rentals in Colorado’s Winter Park Resort. In 2016, they launched Steamboat Lodging Company, applying lessons learned to build another successful business. In 2022, they sold both companies to Sunset Management. Now based in Steamboat Springs, Sarah enjoys life with her twin boys, Nicholas and Willem.
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Rafi Haramati
Rafi Haramati is a Principal at Garnett Station Partners. Previously, he worked at TriArtisan Capital Advisors, a private equity firm focused on consumer & retail, industrial services, and business services. Earlier in his career, Rafi was an investment banking analyst with Wells Fargo Securities. He holds a B.A. in Finance and Statistics from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
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Amber Hurdle
Amber Hurdle is a globally recognized, multi-award-winning brand strategist, fractional CXO, and sought-after keynote speaker who connects the dots between customers, employees, investors, and communities to create unforgettable brand experiences. From Fortune 100 companies and celebrities to small and midmarket businesses, she helps organizations find and amplify their competitive edge. Ranked #2 among the world’s top 30 branding professionals by Global Gurus, Amber brings a proven track record in Vacation Rentals, Luxury Hotels, Real Estate, M&A and high-stakes brand strategy. Whether she's commanding the stage or advising in the boardroom, she delivers straight-shooting, actionable advice—backed by AI, psychology, and neuroscience—to drive measurable success.
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Steven Lawson
Steven Lawson is the Founder and CEO of Monk Manual, a company dedicated to helping high-performing individuals cultivate whole-person productivity—getting more done while living with greater peace and purpose. As a sought-after coach and strategic consultant, he advises entrepreneurs on how to build thriving businesses without sacrificing themselves in the process. His work has been featured in Inc., Fortune, and Forbes, and he specializes in helping leaders create sustainable success by aligning their time, energy, and vision with what truly matters.
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Jacobie Olin
Jacobie Olin is the Managing Partner of C2G Advisors, the leading advisory firm in the short-term vacation rental industry. Having completed 50+ deals totaling over $400M in the past five years, Jacobie guides sellers and buyers through transactions with expertise. C2G also provides KPI benchmarking, strategic consulting, and purpose-built assistance. With over a decade of experience in short-term rentals, hospitality, and real estate, Jacobie brings unmatched insight to every engagement.
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