Fueling Independent Hotel Growth

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What we're all about

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Hospitality Runs in Our DNA

We’re not some faceless tech company. We’ve worked in hotels, built revenue strategies, and helped properties grow. We know the day-to-day challenges of running an independent hospitality property—and we’ve built TakeUp to actually help, not add more work.

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Backed by the Best

We’re proud to be supported by one of the top venture partners in the space, 1848V. That means we’ve got staying power—and the resources to keep building for the long haul. We’re here to grow with you, not just sell you something and bounce.

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Smart Tech, Human Touch

Yes, our tech is awesome. But it’s the people behind it—and the people who use it—that make it special. Our AI makes things easier, faster, and more accurate, but you’re always in control. We believe in blending smart tools with human judgment to give you the best of both worlds.

We're here to help independent properties win

We’re a team of hospitality folks, data scientists, and product nerds who believe you shouldn’t need a PhD to price your rooms right—or grow your business.

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Bobby - Chief Executive Officer

Bobby Marhamat

Chief Executive Officer

Chris - Chief Technology Officer for independent hotel revenue AI

Chris McPherson

Chief Technology Officer

Houman - Head of Revenue

Houman Alimirzaei

Head of Revenue

Kourtney - Head of Customer Success

Kourtney Thomas

Head of Customer Success

Zied - Head of Business Development

Zied Ladhari

Head of Business Development

Lindsey - Account Executive for boutique hotels

Lindsey Gad

Account Executive

Alexis - Senior Platform Engineer strategist

Alexis Conroy

Senior Platform Engineer

Ryan - Revenue Strategist for AI boutique hotel solutions

Ryan Maclin

Revenue Strategist

Phil - Lead Machine Learning Engineer at TakeUp AI, expert in hotel revenue management systems

Phil Sattler

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Mac - Lead Product Designer for RevPAR optimization

Mac Kozal

Lead Product Designer

Juan - Senior Data Engineer at TakeUp AI

Juan Berros

Senior Data Engineer

Federico - Senior Machine Learning Engineer expert

Federico Rabinovich

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Michael - Lead Frontend Engineer at TakeUp AI, specializing in AI hotel pricing

Michael Boutin

Lead Frontend Engineer

Kelly - Head of Marketing at TakeUp AI

Kelly Campbell

Head of Marketing

TakeUp in the News

Smart people wanted. Passion required.

We’re growing quickly and looking for folks who want to roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and have a real impact. Whether you come from hospitality, tech, data, or something entirely different—we want your perspective.

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answers to popular questions

What is TakeUp?

TakeUp is a revenue optimization platform built specifically for independent hospitality properties—boutique hotels, inns, B&Bs, glamping sites, and more. We help operators set smarter prices using a combination of AI-driven demand forecasting and real-time oversight from experienced revenue managers. Our goal is to help you increase revenue and save time.

TakeUp was founded in 2020 by a team of hospitality veterans, data scientists, and product builders. Many of us have worked inside hotels—running revenue strategies, managing digital systems, and building tools for operators. We started TakeUp to solve a clear gap: most independent properties lacked access to modern, reliable revenue management tools. We’re proudly backed by 1848 Ventures, a forward-thinking partner that shares our belief in creating smarter, scalable solutions for SMBs.

Most traditional RMS products are complex, expensive, and built for large hotel chains. We built TakeUp specifically for independents—it’s easier to use, requires less setup, and includes access to a dedicated revenue strategist. Our system combines AI-driven rate testing with human oversight, so you get dynamic pricing that’s tailored to your property, not just a generic algorithm.

TakeUp is a venture-backed company founded in 2020 by 1848 Ventures, the innovation and venture arm of Westfield, one of the most respected insurance companies in the U.S. Our backing gives us long-term stability, deep operational support, and a shared commitment to helping small businesses—especially independent hospitality operators—grow and thrive.

Ready to TakeUp Your Revenue?

Break the ‘what if’ bubble. TakeUp’s AI precision and dedicated strategists are your revenue dream team, maximizing every booking opportunity. 

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