Andrew McConnell

Andrew McConnell is an accomplished entrepreneur, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Alively, a healthspan startup.14

Professional Background

Andrew has a diverse professional background:

• He was the CEO of Rented, a vacation rental management company, which was acquired by TravelNet Solutions in November 2022.1
• After the acquisition, he became the GM of Revenue Management at TravelNet Solutions.1
• He founded VacationFutures, an online marketplace for vacation rental properties, which he led from 2012 to 2020.1
• Earlier in his career, he worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co. and held positions at Axiom and various law firms.1

Education and Achievements

Andrew has an impressive educational background:

• He graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School.2
• He also studied at the University of Cambridge, graduating with honors.2

Some of his notable achievements include:

• Being named to Inc. 500's list of fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. in 2019 and 2020.1
• Receiving the EO Atlanta Business of the Year award in 2020.1
• Being recognized in Atlanta Business Chronicle's "40 Under 40" in 2020.1
• Earning a bronze medal as a member of the USA Open Water Swimming National Team.2

Author and Speaker

Andrew is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Get Out of My Head," a modern stoic guide to regaining ownership of one's mind.3 He is also a TEDx and keynote speaker, often discussing topics related to mindfulness, decision-making, and career growth.23

Current Focus

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Alively, Andrew is now focused on the healthspan industry, which aims to extend the period of life during which people are healthy and functional.14 This venture represents his latest entrepreneurial effort in improving people's lives and well-being.