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Kim Lalande

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Founder + CEO at KEY
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Kim Lalande is the Founder and CEO of KEY. co, a hospitality technology company redefining the vacation rental experience by blending luxury homes with curated in-home services. Her background includes business development in private equity at Teakwood Capital and for DLA Pipers international tax group. She holds a B. S. from The University of Texas at Austin.

Inspired by her own family vacations, Kim founded KEY. co to eliminate the logistical hassles of a typical rental, allowing travelers to focus on making memories. A mother of four, she envisioned a better way for discerning travelers to unwind and spend quality time with loved ones, which became the core mission of her company.

She was motivated to start KEY. co after her own frustrating experiences with vacation rentals, wanting to combine the space of a home with the services of a high-end hotel.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Founder + CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Hospitality Technology
Founded KEY. co to merge technology with hospitality, creating a marketplace for curated vacation homes, services, and experiences to elevate the guest experience.
Luxury Vacation Rentals
Focuses on providing five-star concierge services and creating a gold-standard experience for travelers in high-end rental properties, as discussed in recent podcast appearances.
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Career

Work history

2-2014
Founder + CEO
KEY
3-2014 - 5-2015
Managing Director - Business Development
Teakwood Capital
5-2004 - 3-2014
Client Development Executive
DLA Piper LLP (US)
3-2001 - 5-2004
Events & Sponsorship Manager
Lance Armstrong Foundation
5-1998 - 3-2001
Account Executive
Holland Rich Marketing
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Education
1996 - 2000
B.S.
The University of Texas at Austin
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