Mikel Freemon

New York, NY, USA

Airbnb Alum | Scaling Global Marketplaces | Innovating Hospitality & Sustainability

I’ve spent my career driving growth in hospitality and lifestyle marketplaces. As a General Manager at Airbnb, I expanded Stays and Experiences into new geographies and verticals, led supply growth, developed and launched new products. Currently, I am an Advisor for Industry Innovation for a nonprofit startup affiliated with a major university.

Mikel Freemon

Work

  • Mikel Freemon Portfolio

    Mikel Freemon's professional portfolio showcasing projects in lifestyle & hospitality, experiences, and multispecies stakeholdership

    https://www.mikelfreemon.com

Experience

  • Airbnb

    Airbnb

    Category Head, General Manager, Supply Lead, Pro Host Founding Team

    Apr 2015 - Oct 2023

    A global marketplace that redefined travel by connecting people with unique places to stay and experiences to discover, fostering a sense of belonging worldwide.

    • Led two of the largest category launches in the company's history
    • R&D for Sustainable Hosting, Nature Vertical
    • Cultivated a partnership that led to an acquisition and new business unit
  • LivingSocial

    LivingSocial

    Global Marketplace Growth, Sustainable Travel Lead

    Nov 2011 - Nov 2014

    A platform that pioneered curated local deals and experiences, connecting people with unique activities, dining, and services in their communities.

    • Led the launch of Sustainable Travel category
    • Scaled the marketplace in the Caribbean & Central America

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