Janis Krums

Lobbi Card

The first corporate card and spend management platform designed specifically for hotel owners and operators. We are building the AI-native financial operating system that replaces fragmented back-office processes with a single, streamlined solution for the hospitality industry. By unifying corporate cards with a dedicated vendor marketplace and real-time spend intelligence, Lobbi Card empowers owners to manage their properties with unprecedented efficiency.

BOB Hotels

Led the acquisition and renovation of one of the lowest-rated properties in Tallahassee, transforming it into the #1 ranked hotel on TripAdvisor within 18 months of opening. By reimagining a distressed asset through high-impact design and guest-centric execution, we delivered a unique boutique experience at a budget price point tailored to the contemporary traveler.

Investments

Over a decade of investing in startups with a portfolio of 50+ companies, including Flexport, Motive, Lime, Supabase, Matic Robots, Ashby HQ, and Aerones. Notable exits and IPOs include SingleStore, PlanGrid, Rubrik, Figma, Klarna, Verano, and FiscalNote.

LP: NextLegacy, basecase, ego death, BADIdeas Fund, and Change Ventures.

Pomelo (Acquired by Zepz)

Founding member of Pomelo, launching the first credit-based remittance product. I secured partnerships with MasterCard and Coastal Community Bank, guided app design/UX, and collaborated with marketing to build a waitlist of 120,000 users. Investors included Vy Capital, Founders Fund, and A* Capital.