#32 - Vivere Stays (Spain, Travel Tech) | Founder journey - Mauricio Lezama, Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Description
Mauricio Lezama is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Vivere Stays, a Travel Tech startup based in Madrid, Spain.
Vivere Stays is dedicated to empowering small and independent hotels with advanced technology solutions, allowing them to compete on a level-playing field with larger chains. Its platform provides these hotels with tools for efficient revenue management, dynamic pricing, and improved guest experiences. Since its launch, Vivere Stays has expanded its portfolio to over 1,500 properties across Spain and Europe and has established partnerships with leading Property Management Software vendors like Misterplan, Avirato, and Apaleo.
Mauricio is originally from Mexico City. He has a diverse background with experience in the telecommunications, automotive, and hospitality industries and across corporates and startups. He moved to Spain in 2006 during his bachelor studies, seeking new opportunities and a fresh start in a dynamic environment. What began as a six-month plan turned into nearly 20 years as he built his career and family in Spain, eventually leading him to co-found Vivere Stays.
Content:
03:00 Mauricio’s passion for sales and how he developed his sales skills
05:50 His first steps into entrepreneurship thanks to his parents
07:30 Why Mauricio moved to Spain and his career since then across corporates and startups
13:30 Mauricio’s sales leadership roles at different startups
17:20 Why Mauricio decided to start Vivere Stays
22:10 Mauricio’s connection to Mexico
23:30 His best advise for aspiring founders
Learn more:
Mauricio in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-lezama-luna/
Vivere Stays in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/viverestays/
Vivere Stays website: https://viverestays.com/
Episode page: https://www.mexpreneurs.com/podcast-viverestays
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