Wil Slickers

Exited Founder | Amplifying Hospitality | Skift Audio & Video

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 4 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2025
Operator-angel🌍 United States
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Mid stage
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Late stage
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Years active

Portfolio

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Board Member
Mar 2025
Mile High Hosts is Denver Metro’s premier Short-Term Rental (STR) association, bringing together hosts, property managers, investors, and local businesses to strengthen and support our industry. Since 2019, we’ve been advocating for fair regulations, providing expert resources, and building a connected, professional STR community. Whether youre a new host, a seasoned property manager, or a business serving the STR industry, we’re here to help you succeed. Join us to stay informed, connect with like-minded professionals, and ensure a thriving future for short-term rentals in Denver Metro.
late stageHospitality
Angel Investor
May 2022
Where history creates memories. An exclusive collection of historic and unique accommodations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. #StoriedCollection
early stageHospitality
Angel Investor
Mar 2022
Topkey is the ultimate financial operating system for vacation rental property managers. Automate finances and banking - all integrated into your PMS. Trusted by the top vacation rental managers across the country, Topkey is purpose-built for short term rental and single family operators. Contact us and well show you how other operators have automated away hundreds of hours of work. --- Topkey is a financial technology company and is not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply.
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Board (1)
2025
Board Member
Mar 2025
Mile High Hosts is Denver Metro’s premier Short-Term Rental (STR) association, bringing together hosts, property managers, investors, and local businesses to strengthen and support our industry. Since 2019, we’ve been advocating for fair regulations, providing expert resources, and building a connected, professional STR community. Whether youre a new host, a seasoned property manager, or a business serving the STR industry, we’re here to help you succeed. Join us to stay informed, connect with like-minded professionals, and ensure a thriving future for short-term rentals in Denver Metro.
late stageHospitality
2022
Angel Investor
May 2022
Where history creates memories. An exclusive collection of historic and unique accommodations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. #StoriedCollection
early stageHospitality
Angel Investor
Mar 2022
Topkey is the ultimate financial operating system for vacation rental property managers. Automate finances and banking - all integrated into your PMS. Trusted by the top vacation rental managers across the country, Topkey is purpose-built for short term rental and single family operators. Contact us and well show you how other operators have automated away hundreds of hours of work. --- Topkey is a financial technology company and is not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply.
2021
Co-Founder & CHO
Feb 2021
Recreation provides more than a vacation rental. We’re a boutique vacation rental management company built on a foundation of luxury hotel operations in order to craft a better experience for our guests and homeowners. We take what you love about hotels and what you appreciate about vacation rentals and bring them together in to one perfect stay. We’re where plush towels meet full kitchens, and a morning conference call leads to an afternoon of discovering your new favorite neighborhood. Your accommodation should encourage living life on your terms. At Recreation, you have the opportunity to be productive, adventurous, pampered and relaxed all in one place. Plus, our team is here for you throughout your stay, ready to help with anything.
early stageHospitality
2019
Founder
Sep 2019
Hospitality.FM is a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to hospitality professionals. With a collection of 30+ podcasts under the Hospitality.FM umbrella, you’ll find shows that delve into every facet of hospitality. From entrepreneurial leadership insights to turn day tips, and everything in between, each show aims to unlock the secrets of successful hospitality operations, investment wisdom, and the art and science of creating unforgettable guest experiences. Hospitality.FM podcasts serve up the insights you need to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the hospitality industry.
early stageHospitality
Investment activity
2022–2025 · 3 investments
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