For The STR Data Lab’s three-year anniversary, Jamie Lane sits down with AirDNA and Uplisting CEO Rohit Bezewada for an inside look at how the company—and the short-term rental industry—are evolving. From scaling Uber and leading M&A at JP Morgan to building AirDNA’s next chapter, Rohit shares lessons on data-driven growth, leadership, and innovation in the STR tech ecosystem.
This conversation dives deep into what it takes to build trust in data, how AirDNA is expanding beyond analytics into operations, and why Rohit himself is buying a short-term rental to experience the products firsthand. He also pulls back the curtain on what’s next for hosts—AI-powered tools, smarter revenue management, and a simpler, more connected tech stack for every investor and property manager.
You’ll walk away with a front-row view of the forces shaping the STR industry—from consolidation to AI—and a better understanding of where opportunity lies for hosts ready to level up. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the future of AirDNA and short-term rentals.
Key Takeaways
Data as a mindset: Rohit’s biggest lesson from Uber—never make decisions based on anecdotes; measure everything.
The future is integrated: AirDNA is moving beyond data insights to operational tools that help hosts manage and scale.
AI in action: Expect agent-style assistants that help hosts underwrite, price, and operate properties automatically.
Power to the “long tail”: Most STR hosts don’t use PMS tools—AirDNA aims to serve this group with simple, trustworthy software.
Consolidation is coming: The STR tech space will mature fast, and the winners will have data, distribution, and customer trust.
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Episode 156
