Antler is known for backing the world’s most driven founders from day zero to greatness. Their program provides a unique environment for experienced business operators, technologists, and serial entrepreneurs to find exceptional co-founders, scale their startups, and access a robust ecosystem of founders, advisors, and investors. Over the past few months, we have benefited immensely from this ecosystem, which has prepared us well for our entrepreneurial journey.
During the residency, Antler facilitated an intensive three-month cohort where Asif was able to develop and test our startup hypothesis, and refine our business model. At the end of this stage, Asif pitched Inntelo AI to Antler’s Investment Committee and was successful in securing funding, propelling us forward in our mission to transform hotel operations with AI.
Asif Alidina, Co-Founder & CEO, has over 20 years of experience in go-to-market strategy, pipeline development, and solution selling. Since 2012, Asif has been at the forefront of advancing hotel operations through digital solutions. He led the UK expansion of Optii, launched digital maintenance solutions with Knowcross, and introduced integrated housekeeping and maintenance solutions with LEVIY. In 2020, he created ariia, an award-winning guest experience platform promoting contactless check-ins. Asif’s deep understanding of customer needs and his innovative approach to leveraging emerging technologies make him a key driver of Inntelo AI’s vision.
Shahzain Badruddin, Co-Founder & CTO, brings over 14 years of experience in engineering, product development, and scalable system design. He has held key roles at global brands including Marks & Spencer, Charlotte Tilbury, and Wipro, leading large-scale projects that enhanced operational efficiency and customer experiences. Specialising in secure and scalable solutions, Shahzain’s expertise spans e-commerce platforms, high-volume retail systems, and advanced technologies like AI and machine learning. His deep understanding of user-centric design and commitment to security makes him a driving force in Inntelo AI’s mission to transform hotel operations and guest experiences.
Our journey with Antler has equipped us with the tools and confidence to take Inntelo AI to new heights. We are excited to announce that our first hotels will go live very soon. Our solution aims to address the pain points of hotel operations by automating guest communications and task management, enabling hotel staff to focus on delivering exceptional service.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow and innovate. We are grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way and look forward to transforming the hospitality industry with the power of AI.
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Inntelo AI is the first AI-native platform unifying guest experience, operations, and real-time personalisation for hospitality and real estate. It empowers hotels to work smarter, grow revenue, and deliver seamless service by combining communications, task automation, personalisation, and predictive intelligence into one stack. Designed for hotels, resorts, branded residences, and mixed-use venues, Inntelo AI transforms performance while keeping people at the centre. The company is backed by leading venture investors, including Antler, Haatch, Look AI Ventures, and the British Business Bank.
