ProhostAI
YC S24New York City, US · Founded 2024 · 5 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
ProhostAI is an all-in-one AI assistant for short-term rental hosts that automates guest messaging, maintenance tickets, cleaning scheduling, and upselling opportunities. The platform serves vacation rental property managers and includes native iOS and Android apps with official Airbnb integration.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceB2BTravelAI AssistantUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
ProhostAI was founded in 2024 by Bill Ulammandakh and Andrew Lawson.
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Bill Ulammandakhin𝕏Co-Founder & CEOHe previously worked as a staff data scientist at Airbnb, Etsy, Thumbtack, and Wayfair, and holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard.
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Andrew LawsoninCo-Founder and CTOHe previously worked as a software engineer at Dropbox and JWPlayer.
Investors · 3
Competitors · 7
by search overlapHOSPITABLE19 shared keywordsHospitable provides property management software for short-term and vacation rental hosts, automating guest messaging, calendar sync across channels like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, dynamic pricing, and guest reviews. It uses AI tools to handle guest inquiries, generate reviews, and answer business questions for hosts managing one or many properties.
Hostaway17 shared keywordsHostaway offers a property management system and channel manager for short-term rental property managers, letting them list and sync properties across booking platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Google from one dashboard. The software automates manual tasks and aims to increase bookings while preventing double bookings.
Guesty14 shared keywordsGuesty provides software for hospitality businesses to manage operations and guest experiences across multiple listings. The platform serves individual hosts and larger hospitality providers.
Airbnb14 shared keywordsAirbnb is an online marketplace that enables people to book and list accommodations for short-term rentals, experiences, and services around the world.
Hostfully13 shared keywordsHostfully provides property management software (PMS) and guest experience tools for short-term and vacation rental managers, supporting operations from a single listing to 100+ properties. Its platform includes automation, smart-home device integrations, and digital guidebooks aimed at helping rental management companies grow revenue and save time.
Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021)10 shared keywordsNeighborhood social network; IPO 2021
Lodgify8 shared keywordsLodgify provides all-in-one vacation rental management software for independent short-term rental hosts and property managers, offering channel management with live calendar syncing across platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, a no-code direct booking website builder, payment processing, and automated guest communications. It also includes tools for dynamic pricing, task management, guest check-in, and damage protection.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ProhostAI do?
- ProhostAI is an all-in-one AI assistant for short-term rental hosts that automates guest messaging, maintenance tickets, cleaning scheduling, and upselling opportunities. The platform serves vacation rental property managers and includes native iOS and Android apps with official Airbnb integration.
- Who founded ProhostAI?
- ProhostAI was founded by Bill Ulammandakh, Andrew Lawson in 2024.
- Who are ProhostAI's investors?
- ProhostAI's investors include Y Combinator, Pear VC, Data Tech.
- Where is ProhostAI headquartered?
- ProhostAI is headquartered in New York City, US.