Matthijs Welle, Mews

Matthijs' whole life has been closely connected to hospitality. After studying hotel management, he joined Hilton's fast-track management program, followed by several roles across operations and commercial teams. Then, looking for a more disruptive positive impact on hospitality, he joined the efforts of Mews in reshaping the future of travel experiences. This nine-year journey has been incredibly challenging but also rewarding. With a valuation in the hundreds of millions of dollars, Mews’ mission is far from over, and Matt still sees a vast potential for the Czech-originated startup to change the landscape of the hotel industry.