David Whelan

Career summary

• Entrepreneur and business leader in the hospitality and property tech industry.

• Founder of an award-winning extended-stay accommodation company.

• Expertise in scaling operations across multiple cities and regions.

• Background in corporate strategy and venture development.

• Passionate about innovating traditional real estate services.

David Whelan is the Founder and CEO of Urban Rest, a pioneering extended-stay accommodation company that has redefined corporate travel and temporary housing. Under David’s leadership, Urban Rest has expanded across major cities by blending technology with hospitality to deliver seamless mid-term stays. He draws on his corporate strategy background to drive growth, build partnerships, and maintain high service standards. David actively mentors other property technology startups and is committed to modernizing the real estate and hospitality experience through innovation.