I’m Tokunbo Elegbe, and my journey to launching a tech startup is rooted in years of diverse industry experience and a love for innovation. I began my career in automotive and supply chain, focusing on operations and logistics—fields that taught me the importance of efficiency and precision. About eight years ago, I found myself in the world of hospitality, managing vacation rentals globally and running a boutique hotel in San Francisco. This hands-on experience revealed a clear problem: compliance and regulatory burdens were stifling the potential of hosts and property managers.

As someone who has always been fascinated by technology—whether it was filling my home with IoT devices before they were mainstream or adopting the latest gadgets—starting a tech-focused startup to solve these challenges felt like a natural next step. While I’m not a coder, I’ve always understood the power of technology to streamline operations and solve real-world problems.

That’s why I founded Lodge Compliance, a platform that automates the legal and regulatory complexities that short-term rental operators face. We’ve already helped property managers avoid fines and reduce inefficiencies by simplifying compliance processes, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: delivering great guest experiences. This isn’t just about creating a tool; it’s about solving a real problem I encountered firsthand, leveraging my cross-industry experience, and my deep passion for tech innovation. We’re transforming the way the short-term rental market navigates regulations, and I’m excited to be on this journey.