# Team

11.1 Matt Haynes- Founder

At the helm of Aurabnb is Matt, a dynamic founder whose career spans decades of diverse expertise. With a strong foundation in construction, he has managed large-scale industrial projects, bringing practical know-how to Aurabnb’s eco-conscious property designs like the Guayabo Glass House. His journey extends into the blockchain realm, where he has spent years raising substantial capital for innovative ventures, building a global network through venture capital and community leadership. This experience shines in his successful startup initiatives, transforming complex concepts into market-ready solutions.

As the driving force behind Aurabnb, Matt leverages his marketing and technical skills to enhance the app’s user experience, drawing on a history of energizing crypto communities. His vision reimagines tokenized real estate, blending storytelling with decentralization to create unique, community-owned stays, positioning Aurabnb as a disruptor in traditional hospitality

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthaynes88/)

[X.com](https://x.com/aurora_ventures)

11.2 Michael Holdman - Advisor

Serving as a key advisor is Michael Holdman, a seasoned leader whose career centers on advancing Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technologies. With over a decade of experience, he founded and leads Prasaga  since 2017, developing a network for secure, real-time device interoperability using open standards and community governance. His earlier work with CYTIOT, Inc., focused on delivering actionable data solutions across industries, while his global IoT roles with SRII and UPnP Forum highlight his expertise in smart systems.\\

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Michael’s advisory role brings invaluable insight to Aurabnb, enhancing its cross-chain capabilities and smart asset integration. His background in building scalable, decentralized platforms aligns with Aurabnb’s goal of creating a user-owned ecosystem, offering strategic guidance to ensure technological innovation supports the app’s growth and sustainability.
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[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mholdmann)\
[X.com](https://x.com/PrasagaCEO)\
[Prasaga on X.com](https://x.com/prasagaofficial)

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11.3 Dev Team

Aurabnb’s development is powered by a talented Dev Team, each bringing unique skills to the platform’s technological backbone. \\

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Steven Isaac contributes design expertise, likely shaping the app’s intuitive interface and user experience, ensuring it appeals to both crypto natives and newcomers. \\

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Cozy brings a focus on blockchain and NFT development, supporting Aurabnb’s tokenized ownership model and smart contract functionality while adding a creative, community-driven edge, potentially enhancing the app’s engagement features and decentralized governance tools.\\

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Together, they drive Aurabnb’s app innovation, from seamless cross-chain interoperability to eco-lodge integrations. Their collective expertise ensures the platform remains cutting-edge, scalable, and aligned with the vision of decentralized, community-owned stays, making Aurabnb a leader in the evolving real estate and tech landscape.\
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[Metizen Design on X.com](https://x.com/MetizenDesign)
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[Steve Isaac on X.com](https://x.com/NFTcryptodev)\
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[Cozy on X.com](https://x.com/xCozyDegen)


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