Brett Leonard

Alright, let me break down Brett Leonard for you, the guy’s a straight-up hustler who’s been all about travel, hospitality, and tech for a minute now. He’s part of YC S14, so he’s been in the startup game for a while and knows how to crush it.

Brett’s been around the block with some heavy hitters, from working with big names like Wyndham, Hilton, Four Seasons, and even serving in the US Navy. That’s some serious background in hospitality and travel. But what really gets interesting is his jump into the startup world. He co-founded Roomstorm back in 2014, a platform that’s all about automating how airlines and hotels handle passenger rebooking and accommodations. Basically, he saw a problem in the travel chaos and built a tech solution to fix it. The company’s HQ is in Cupertino, and they’ve raised a solid $2.6M with a tight team of 7 folks. That’s no small feat.

What does this tell us about Brett? The dude’s super driven, no bullshit, always looking for real solutions in complex industries. He’s not just riding on his past gigs; he’s jumping into startups, building something from scratch, and using tech to shake up big sectors. His experience with big hotel brands and airlines clearly fuels his vision, he understands the pain points firsthand. Starting Roomstorm wasn’t just about throwing up a quick app, it’s about solving a real-world problem at scale, automation for enterprise clients, and making travel smoother when shit hits the fan.

And here’s the kicker, Brett’s story is about continuous hustle. He’s not just a guy who worked in travel; he’s someone who saw the chaos, jumped into the startup scene, and built a company that’s making a real impact. That’s the kind of founder who’s got the grit, the industry knowledge, and the vision to keep pushing forward. No Cap, this guy’s the real deal in travel tech, someone you wanna keep an eye on as he keeps crushing it.