James
Co-Founder & DIRECTOR OF SALES
James spent the first decade of his career in investment banking and various entrepreneurial pursuits across Sydney and London, before taking his passion for startup businesses full-time, starting his own business; providing debt & equity funding and mentoring to entrepreneurs. James successfully grew the business over 5 years, supporting over 1,000 entrepreneurs across four offices. More recently, James has pursued his interest in technology as an enabler, implementing technology to the short-term accommodation industry, whilst achieving superhost status on a portfolio of London and Sydney properties. In his spare time, James is an avid fan of the theatre and enjoys working on his acting craft.
Christian
Co-Founder & Director of TECHNOLOGY
Christian is the Co-Founder and Director of Technology at Covara, bringing over a decade of experience leading technology teams for globally recognised brands including Swarovski, Yahoo, and Peloton. He is a licensed real estate professional in both New South Wales and Queensland, combining deep industry knowledge with a passion for innovation. Over the past 15 years, Christian has founded and grown multiple successful e-commerce businesses, developing extensive expertise in digital marketing, technology, lead generation, and customer experience. He is currently focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline operations, enhance the homeowner and guest experience, and keep Covara at the forefront of innovation in the short-term accommodation industry. Driven by a data-led, customer-first approach, Christian is passionate about building technology that delivers exceptional results. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring emerging technologies, reading about the future of AI, and travelling the world.
