benfirn.com

Story

I'm Boston born and bred, but currently live in Westchester (NY) with my wife, two daughters, and guard dog. I'm also a New Zealand citizen, and try to spend as much time there as I can.

As the son of two doctors and husband of another, health is a big part of my operating system. Being outside is where I'm happiest — whether it's on the trails, slopes, or golf course.

I've been entrepreneurial since I was a kid. Right now, I'm focused on real estate software.

Tech

I studied math and economics at Wesleyan, and then took a consulting job at EY. Living in hotels and spreadsheets got old...so I quit and dove headfirst into software startups.

Then I bought my first piece of real estate, which kick-started an ever-growing interest in the intersection of physical space and technology. So, I've spent the last 9 years building software startups that make life a little easier for property managers and service providers. Below are some of my recent ventures.

Reva

Co-Founder & Partner (2023 – Present)

Software that helps vacation rental managers leverage guest reviews to drive insights and control their reputation. We're a scrappy team on a mission to help operators turn guest feedback into a competitive advantage.

Mews

Investor (2023 – Present)

Software that helps hotels and hostels automate workflows through AI-powered insights and system integrations. One of the fastest growing tech companies in hospitality, Mews powers over 15K customers across 85 countries.

Breezeway

VP, Growth & Ops (2018 – 2026)

Software that helps vacation rental managers automate property service. Employee #5, and member of mgmt team. Helped find product-market fit, hire 100+ people, and grow ARR by 125X. Acquired by private equity in Feb '26.

A good walk (not) spoiled

Golf is my favorite game to play. I find so many parts of it compelling — the perpetual push to get better, the individuality of each course, and the people from all walks of life.

I love competing on the links, and am maniacal about tracking data: the courses I play, and my handicap index.

Golf Courses Played

Handicap Index Over Time (9.4)

I've also had some cool off-course moments: serving as Jack Nicklaus's security at the '16 Ryder Cup, mingling with USGA leadership at the '22 U.S. Open, and modeling for FootJoy's ThermoSeries product line.

FootJoy Commercial

FootJoy Digital Ads

Other

My knack for travel began when I spent 366 consecutive days abroad in 2002. Seeing different cultures was formative, and helped shape many of my perspectives. I dust off my passport when I can, though it's not often enough.

I also like games that mix strategy and data, like poker, chess, and logic-based riddles.

Hi,I'm Ben Firn.