Matt Boney

Matt Boney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Daycation, a startup that offers a marketplace for hotel day passes.12 Here are some key details about Matt Boney:

Professional Background

Matt Boney co-founded Daycation in 2016.2 The company allows users to purchase day passes to hotel amenities like pools and spas without booking an overnight stay.2 Under his leadership, Daycation has:

• Scaled to properties around the globe
• Sold millions of dollars worth of day passes
• Become profitable
• Raised over $1 million from angel investors and venture capital firms
• Survived the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic

Education and Skills

• Studied economics at Brown University1
• Has experience in general business, finance, product development, and marketing1
• Describes himself as intentional, communicative, and proactive, with a focus on finding solutions1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Boney and his co-founders have taken a scrappy approach to building Daycation:

• Participated in multiple accelerator programs, including The Venture City, LAUNCH, and Plug and Play1
• Was accepted to TechStars Atlanta but did not attend1
• Led the company through the pandemic, bringing booking volumes back to 70% of pre-pandemic levels by early 20212

Personal Traits

Matt Boney values teamwork, stating that "teammates are my greatest assets".1 He also has a background in music, having been part of a rock and roll band during his grade school years.1