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In this episode we chat with Dave Berkus, a true one of the most prolific angel investors of all time. Dave is the creator of FOSSE - the property management system that Marriott used for nearly 4 decades. He is one of the most storied entrepreneurs in hotel technology and has invested in countless travel technology startups.
In the interview we cover topics such as:
- How Dave landed the deal with Marriott to license his software
- Why Marriott used FOSSE PMS for almost 4 decades
- Why hotels in the future may not even need a property management system
- The increasing importance of CRM, Business Intelligence and CRS
- Why hotel general managers need to sharpen up on new skills or be replaced by robots
In this episode we chat with Dave Berkus, a true one of the most prolific angel investors of all time. Dave is the creator of FOSSE - the property management system that Marriott used for nearly 4 decades. He is one of the most storied entrepreneurs in hotel technology and has invested in countless travel technology startups.
In the interview we cover topics such as:
- How Dave landed the deal with Marriott to license his software
- Why Marriott used FOSSE PMS for almost 4 decades
- Why hotels in the future may not even need a property management system
- The increasing importance of CRM, Business Intelligence and CRS
- Why hotel general managers need to sharpen up on new skills or be replaced by robots
The HotelTechInsider podcast interviews the top leaders at the convergence of hotels, travel and technology. Guests include founders, executives, top hoteliers and industry organization leadership. Find all of the episodes at hoteltechreport.com