VirtualKEY

VirtualKEY automates key exchange for vacation rentals (Airbnb), corporate housing and service apartments where the guests phone becomes the key.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Internet / Web Services
  • Location Chicago, IL, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded August 2015
  • Employees 5
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website http://virtualkey.co

Company Summary

VirtualKEY is the invisible doorman for short term rental. VirtualKEY automates key exchange for vacation rentals, corporate housing and service apartments where the guest's phone becomes the key.

We integrate with booking sites and automatically receive reservation and guest details and create a digital key or code for the guest which is valid for the duration of the stay. This means, 24/7, secure and convenient check-in and hotel like services for guests. A stress-free solution that increases efficiency for hosts and property managers.

VirtualKEY will automatically issue keys between reservations to the service personnel like cleaners, handyman, dog walkers etc. Hosts receive notifications every time the property is accessed.

We are the only marketplace and smartlock vendor agnostic key exchange solution.

Team

  • Dipen Gala
    CEO and CoFounder

    - 8 years of Real estate business experience.
    - Active Host on Airbnb and Craigslist. Hosted 100+ guests.
    - Expert in Internet of Things based solutions.
    - MBA Booth School of Business (The University of Chicago)
    - Masters in Engineering from Syracuse University.

  • Resha Shroff
    CMO and CoFounder

    - 12+ years in creating GoTo Market strategies, leading telesales campaigns.
    - Managed annual sales of over $18M.
    - Launched products and services in Retail & Hi-tech industries.
    - Top sales person in CPG vertical for last 2 yrs

  • Naman Patel
    CTO

    Eight patents published in mobile & communication domain. Leading Knox framework development on Samsung Android platform. Worked on Smart Lock software integration with Android operating system. Development of the Universal Credential Management feature on Samsung mobile device. Have assisted the Department of Defense derived credential program teams, and have briefed the Pentagon and Department of Treasury on digital credential solutions.

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