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From Revenue Manager to Venture Capitalist: How KJ is Bringing Innovation to the Whole Hospitality Ecosystem

Not Done with Sloan Dean

Career profile explores transition from hotel operations role to investment, highlighting innovation focus across hospitality technology landscape.

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Sloan Dean in conversation with Kurien Jacob
Not Done with Sloan Dean

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Sloan Dean
Sloan Dean
CEO Emeritus, Not Done with Sloan Dean

Sloan Dean is a hospitality leader and podcast host known for pairing operator pragmatism with genuine curiosity. He previously served as CEO of Remington Hotels, where he led large scale hotel operations and worked closely with owners, brands, and on property teams across a diverse portfolio.

Kurien Jacob
Kurien Jacob
Partner, Highgate Technology Ventures (HTV), Highgate Technology Ventures (“HTV”)

Kurien spearheads HTV (Highgate Tech Ventures) as a Partner. HTV is a strategic value-added Travel Technology investment firm that makes venture and growth equity investments.

Not Done with Sloan Dean
Press & Media

"Not Done with Sloan Dean" is a weekly hospitality podcast featuring conversations on leadership, operations, contrarian thinking, and AI with the industry's top executives. Hosted by 20-year industry veteran and former Remington Hospitality CEO Sloan Dean, the show launched in August 2025 and publishes new episodes every Tuesday.

Highgate Technology Ventures (“HTV”)
Investment Company

Highgate Technology Ventures ("HTV") is a value-added investment firm that makes venture and growth equity investments in the hospitality and travel industries across North America and Europe. With offices in New York, London, and Dallas, HTV’s investment portfolio benefits from its global network and proven playbook that leverages HTV’s strategic support, operational expertise, and financial capital.