HNtv INSIDERS - Discussing the need for transformational thinking in hospitality
KUBE Ventures
6 September 2021
A conversation between Michael Levie and David Keen, Co-Founders of KUBE Ventures.
KUBE Ventures incubates and accelerates start-ups in global hospitality. Incorporated in Singapore by Michael Levie and David Keen in 2021, KUBE Ventures will officially launch in Dubai in September 2021 at the Arabian & African Hotel Investment Conference. The company now has 18 actively participating shareholders. KUBE Ventures is guided by two entities. KUBE Circle, a member community of established individuals in the hospitality industry, and KUBE Conscience, an empowered and diverse advisory board. Visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/kube-ventures/.
Timestamps
00:26 —
Introduction
03:25 —
What is holding our industry back from transformation?
04:30 —
The world has changed... travel is no exception
05:37 —
Retail made a quantum leap in adapting to a new reality
07:40 —
Hospitality industry did not gain traction for transformation
08:50 —
How do we push our industry for embracing change?
11:42 —
The unique role of startups catalyzing industry transformation
14:05 —
Startups need help... given fertile ground in an early stage