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Built on trust. Led by working hospitality operators. Designed to move fast.
Select the tier that fits your stage: idea, validation, traction, or scale. Each tier gives you targeted coursework, operator mentors, live pilots, and clear capital pathways. Proxenia moves you forward one milestone at a time.
Founders rarely stall for lack of ideas. They stall for lack of a clear next step. This is yours.
Responsible governance and long-term alignment across industry, technology, education, and community.
Connective frameworks that allow talent, ideas, and opportunity to move freely through the ecosystem.
Initiatives designed to endure beyond individual programs or funding cycles.
The Proxenia Foundation advances the practice of hospitality as a moral obligation. It does this three ways. Research documents the human dimensions of the industry. Education develops the next generation of hospitality founders and innovators. Community engagement connects the people building the future of the field with the knowledge and support they need to do it well.
Original scholarship at the intersection of hospitality, technology, and the ethics of human welcome. It is independent, evidence-based, and intended for public benefit.
Scholarships and curriculum partnerships supporting founders and students who lack the networks and resources well-resourced founders take for granted.
A mentor network and convening function that builds relationships across institutional boundaries: operators, technologists, founders, researchers, and policymakers.
Learn About The Proxenia Foundation
Our mentors are proven founders, operators, and executives from across the hospitality and tech landscape. Each Proxenos is selected for their insight, their scars, and their commitment to the next generation. They guide, teach, and open doors.
Your Mentor in Residence is a dedicated guide. They give you feedback, technical insight, and introductions to help you validate ideas, refine your MVP, and secure your first pilots. Think of this role as an on‑demand advisor embedded in every step of your journey.
Learn more about our Mentor NetworkProxenia collaborates with universities, corporations, and local leaders who believe in the power of founder-driven innovation. These partners don’t just fund ideas. They help shape hospitality tech through active engagement and shared pilots.
From academic partnerships and innovation pilots to sponsorships and community collaboration, our partners help startups grow in the hospitality ecosystem.
Take the next step toward building for the hospitality industry. Apply now to join Proxenia Accelerators and access the resources you need for sustainable growth.
