Bill Graf, founder of Onda, shares his remarkable journey from investment banking to establishing a hospitality brand in Costa Rica. In this conversation, Bill discusses how his transformative travels and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the creation of Onda. He highlights the brand’s innovative, tech-enabled approach that caters to digital nomads and slow travelers, while emphasizing its strong focus on community. Gain insight into the challenges, successes, and future ambitions for Onda as it continues to expand on a global scale.
Onda website https://stayonda.com/
Onda Instagram https://www.instagram.com/findyouronda/
Onda LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/findyouronda/
Show Notes:
01:29 Bill's Personal Journey
06:44 The Birth of Onda
14:46 Concept and Vision of Onda
25:01 Challenges and Competition
28:25 Building the First Property
30:33 Initial Fundraising and First Property Acquisition
31:21 Renovation Challenges and Opening Day Crisis
46:51 Exploring Whole Hotel Buyouts
49:26 Corporate Retreats and Custom Experiences
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