Jonathan Sukhia
About Jonathan Sukhia
Jonathan Sukhia is the Co-Founder and CEO of Topkey, where he has developed a financial management platform tailored for the vacation rental industry. He has held various roles in corporate development and investment banking, including positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Airbnb.
Work at Topkey
Jonathan Sukhia serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Topkey, a financial management platform designed for the vacation rental industry. He has been in this role since 2020, operating from San Francisco, California. Under his leadership, Topkey has implemented AI-driven bill pay and advanced reporting tools to streamline owner and vendor payments. Sukhia has also introduced unlimited physical and virtual Visa cards to enhance team expense management and vendor payments. His efforts have led to the development of high yield business deposit accounts with competitive APY rates through partnerships with Thread Bank.
Previous Experience in Corporate Development
Prior to his role at Topkey, Jonathan Sukhia worked at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a Manager in Corporate Development M&A from 2014 to 2016. He later advanced to Associate Director in the same department for a brief period in 2016. His experience in corporate development provided him with insights into the hospitality industry, which he later applied to his work in vacation rentals.
Investment Banking Background
Jonathan Sukhia began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities from 2012 to 2014 in Charlotte, NC. This role allowed him to gain foundational experience in financial analysis and investment strategies, which he later utilized in various management positions within the hospitality and technology sectors.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Sukhia holds a Master’s degree in Management from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, which he completed in 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University, graduating in 2010. Additionally, he participated in the W21 Batch at Y Combinator in 2021, further enhancing his entrepreneurial skills and network.
Role in Strategic Partnerships
Before founding Topkey, Jonathan Sukhia held several key positions in strategic partnerships. He was a Senior Manager at HotelTonight from 2017 to 2018 and later served as Head of Global Management Partnerships from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, he focused on building and managing partnerships that enhanced the company's market presence and service offerings.