Kate Burda

With her impressive 28+ years of experience, Kate Burda is a beacon of knowledge and expertise at Hone Ventures. Her leadership in sales, revenue management, and marketing for national and multinational companies spans diverse sectors like Hospitality, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT), Commercial, and others. She has a proven record of spearheading revenue transformation, design, and delivery, bringing about significant growth in various brands, from small startups to multi-national corporations. Kate’s transformative approach extends to diverse sectors, with impactful contributions to large and small clients.

Kate’s strategic acumen shines through in her long-running strategies with startups, helping them navigate growth acquisition, market shifts, downturns, and disposition. She has developed innovative marketing programs to infuse emerging markets and media into sales opportunities. She has skillfully led acquisitions’ revenue through their entire lifecycle, from due diligence to exit sale disposition. Her expansive experience and innovative thinking make her an invaluable asset to startups, offering them the guidance they need to navigate the turbulent waters of the business world.

Adding to her professional accomplishments, Kate is also a respected academic figure. She served as a Purdue University professor specializing in Revenue Management and Distribution Systems and contributed to the Center for Hotel Research at Cornell University. Furthermore, she is a board member of the Boutique Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) and has shared her insights as a speaker at the Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA). At the core of her professional ethos, Kate is deeply committed to bringing clarity and connection to help others exceed their expectations.