Francis Davidson - Design-led Hospitality - [Invest Like the Best, EP.253]

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest today is</span> <a href="https://twitter.com/FDavidsonT"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Francis Davidson</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, founder and CEO of the hospitality brand Sonder. Francis launched Sonder in 2013 as an alternative to traditional hotels and rentals with a specific focus on technology and design. During our conversation, we discuss where Sonder fits into the hospitality ecosystem and why design is so key to their offering. We also touch on Francis’s unique views around customer-centric focus, the nuances of hiring a team, and how they approach decision-making. Please enjoy my conversation with Francis Davidson.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page</span> <a href= "https://www.joincolossus.com/episodes/68562438/davidson-design-led-hospitality"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>-----</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>This episode is brought to you by</strong> <a href= "https://canalyst.com/request-demo/?utm_source=iltb_show_notes&utm_medium=sponsored_content&utm_campaign=Invest%20Like%20The%20Best&utm_term=nov_30_21_iltb&utm_content=nov_30_21_iltb"> <strong>Canalyst</strong></a><strong>. Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. If you've been scrambling to keep up with the deluge of IPOs and SPACs these days, Canalyst has models on Robinhood, Marqeta, Grab, and everything in between. Learn more and try Canalyst for yourself at</strong> <a href= "http://canalyst.com/patrick"><strong>canalyst.com/patrick</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>-----</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>At</strong> <a href= "http://thewatchbox.com/patrick"><strong>WatchBox</strong></a><strong>, the world’s finest watches are at your fingertips with an ever-expanding collection of luxury timepieces, all certified