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Truth Oladapo

Chief Executive Officer at Thump Labs

Miami, Florida

Overview 

Truth Oladapo is the Co-founder & CEO of Vacayo, a company that helps landlords earn more by providing leasing solutions, with a background in business development and entrepreneurship. He has successfully led Vacayo through the 500 Startups accelerator program and invested in companies like Book&Table at the seed stage, showcasing a strong track record in venture capital and social entrepreneurship.

Work Experience 

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2011 - Current

    Piloting a carbon reduction transportation technology and time-saving community for parents. Bootstrapped and spun out Vacayo Creator of Thump Social (Acquired) Spun out CURE and LOTTERY brands

  • CEO

    2017 - 2022

    At Vacayo, we are revolutionizing vacation rental management by offering homeowners high profits, total coverage, and better options. We are a travel-obsessed team that loves exploring new cultures and forging connections around the world. As champions of the on-demand economy, we believe renting your home should simple and seamless. When homeowners rent with us, they gain extra income and a license to travel worry-free!

Vacayo Provides Vacation Rental Management Services.

Raised $1,400,000.00 from Stephen Silver, 500 Global, Connecticut Innovations, Draper Associates, Garrett Koehn, Kirby Winfield and Keystone Capital.

  • Batch 21

    2017 - 2017

    500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund with a network of startup programs headquartered in Silicon Valley.

500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.

Raised $2,271,999.00 from Abu Dhabi Financial Group.

  • Entrepreneur

    2017 - 2017

    Y Combinator founder track at Startup School.

  • Collateral Management & Valuation Analyst

    2009 - 2012

    Managed high profile client relationships in collateralization of the derivatives, repurchase agreement, and foreign exchange business by distributing cash bond security marks to the bank's mutual fund clients.

DB Capital Ventures invests in early-stage and emerging growth businesses and is a venture capital firm based in New York.

  • Mentor

    2009 - 2011

    Children

  • Business Manager

    2007 - 2009

    Participated in the recruitment processes. Performed game analysis. Created and maintained database. Implemented drills and monitored team discipline. Provided training and instructions to future managers.

  • TMG - Intern

    2008 - 2008

    Prepared trade capture and risk/PNL Flash production for the USD Rates Swaps. Interacted directly with clients, dealers, brokers and vendors around trading, risk and systems issues.

DB Capital Ventures invests in early-stage and emerging growth businesses and is a venture capital firm based in New York.

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