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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.
Work
Mikel Freemon Portfolio
https://www.mikelfreemon.comMikel Freemon's professional portfolio showcasing projects in lifestyle & hospitality, experiences, and multispecies stakeholdership
Experience
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
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