ABOUT
VOW GLOBAL is a housing and hospitality company building a network of curated properties across seven countries. Through VOW Working and VOW Playing, we combine fractional ownership, an AI-powered hospitality platform, and guided local experiences to redefine how people live, work, and travel.
Our Mission
To build a global network of properties and experiences that make the world feel like home — for professionals, nomads, and explorers everywhere.
The Name
VOW stands for Voyage, Own, Wonder — the three pillars of our platform. Voyage the world through our curated destinations. Own a piece of it through fractional investment. Wonder at the local experiences that make every stay unforgettable.
Kurt Hoppe
Founder & CEO
Global innovation leader, digital transformer, AI human interface expert, smart mobility pioneer, and 5+ year nomad. Father of 3. Currently leading global strategy, go-to-market, and intentional investing at Fast Forward while building VOW GLOBAL's affordable housing and curated international rentals platform.
Formerly President of Digital Solutions & Strategic Innovation at Stanley Black & Decker, Director of Product Management for Android Auto & Google Built-In at Google, Global Head of Innovation for Connected Car at General Motors, VP of Applications, Global Services & Partnerships at Prodea Systems, Head of Innovation for IoT, Smart Home, and Smart TV at LG Electronics, and Head of Mobile Data & Internet TV Solutions at Amdocs.
Board advisor to Hayden AI Smart City Solutions (Series C), Yoshi Mobility (Series C), AiDEN Automotive (Pre-Series A), Geeq.io Blockchain, and monogoto.io Software Defined Connectivity. Board member of Axilion Smart Mobility (TASE: AILN). Founding advisory board member of the Internet of Things Consortium.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mike Gillespie
Local Experiences
Eddy Udonsek
Global Ops Manager
Terry Risley
Community Engagement
Mary Lebo
Operations & Programs
Skylar Werner
Tech Leader
Alek Torricelli
Asia Operations
Peter Lizardi
Alaska Operations
Voyage · Own · Wonder
A global network of curated properties and experiences that make the world feel like home — for professionals, nomads, and explorers everywhere.