David Kelso
About David Kelso
David Kelso serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Beyond, where he has significantly contributed to the platform's development, particularly in direct bookings and channel management features. He has a background in commerce and engineering from The University of Queensland and has played a pivotal role in advancing data-driven pricing technology in the vacation rental market.
Work at Beyond
David Kelso currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder of Beyond, a position he has held since 2021. He has been instrumental in expanding Beyond's platform to include direct bookings and channel management features. Prior to this role, he worked as CEO and Co-Founder from 2014 to 2016 and again from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing data-driven dynamic pricing technology tailored for the short-term rental market, contributing significantly to the company's growth within the $120 billion vacation rental and home-sharing sector.
Education and Expertise
David Kelso studied at The University of Queensland, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Engineering, both completed between 2001 and 2006. His educational background in commerce and engineering provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and business development. This combination of skills has enabled him to effectively lead initiatives in dynamic pricing and platform expansion at Beyond.
Background
Before his current role at Beyond, David Kelso co-founded several companies, including nowmov and Relatabase. He was involved with nowmov from 2010 to 2011 and Relatabase from 2013 to 2014, both based in San Francisco. His entrepreneurial journey began with a focus on developing tools for the rental market, including a dynamic pricing tool that he created to manage his own rental listings effectively.
Achievements
David Kelso has rapidly cultivated a customer base of 25 listings and, within 18 months, expanded to provide dynamic pricing for 600 of the 3,000 short-term rental listings in his area. His contributions have been pivotal in establishing Beyond as a key player in the vacation rental market, leveraging technology to enhance pricing strategies for property owners.