AI & Robotics in Hospitality: How VERT Is Redefining Guest Experience with Iyad Kayrala

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AI & Robotics in Hospitality: How VERT Is Redefining Guest Experience with Iyad Kayrala

GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

20 minutes 14 seconds

2 weeks ago

AI & Robotics in Hospitality: How VERT Is Redefining Guest Experience with Iyad Kayrala

Join Iyad Kayrala, Co-Founder & CEO of VERTASSIT, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how AI, robotics, and innovation are shaping the future of luxury hospitality. Discover how VERT, an AI-powered in-room voice assistant, is revolutionizing how hotels deliver personalized experiences — blending intelligent automation with the art of human connection.

Insights You’ll Learn:

✅ How AI and robotics are reshaping guest experiences and hotel operations

✅ The story behind VERT — building the AI assistant for luxury hospitality

✅ Lessons in entrepreneurship and turning deep tech into human experiences

✅ Balancing technology and empathy in guest engagement

✅ How voice interfaces and smart systems enhance convenience and comfort

✅ Scaling a hospitality tech startup in a rapidly evolving market

Why This Matters:

The future of hospitality depends on intelligent systems that feel human — not just functional.

VERTASSIT is leading the charge in AI-powered hospitality, creating seamless and personalized guest interactions that redefine luxury.

Iyad’s journey from roboticist to entrepreneur showcases how innovation can enhance service, comfort, and human connection.

Expert Background:

•Co-Founder & CEO, VERTASSIT — creators of VERT, the AI-powered in-room voice assistant for luxury hotels

• Background in Electronics & Computer Engineering and Innovation & Entrepreneurship (UCL)

• Builder of multiple tech ventures, including HRV (drone-based camera platform) and KomBot (robotic boxing coach)

• Passionate about intelligent systems, human-centered design, and AI in hospitality

Perfect For:

AI innovators, hospitality executives, robotics enthusiasts, startup founders, investors, and anyone interested in how intelligent systems are transforming the guest experience.

Timely Topic:

As hotels compete to deliver next-level personalization, AI-driven assistants like VERT are redefining luxury, transforming every stay into a seamless and emotionally intelligent experience.

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