Carly is a Harvard-educated economist, licensed realtor, and real estate investment analyst with extensive experience across the housing market. She has seen the inefficiencies, hidden fees, and outdated processes that make renting harder than it should be. Determined to fix what's broken, Carly founded Villa to create a tech-driven, AI-powered solution that puts renters and landlords in control. Her expertise in real estate, market analysis, and financial strategy ensures that Villa isn't just another rental platform — it's a complete reimagination of the leasing experience.

Michael is a serial AI entrepreneur and ML Engineer. With a background in workflow automation and machine learning, Michael has built and scaled multiple startups, including IntegrityAI, the most accurate AI detection platform for education. Having experienced firsthand the inefficiencies and frustrations of renting, Michael teamed up with Carly to create a smarter, tech-driven solution. At Villa, he applies his expertise in AI infrastructure and automation to streamline leasing, eliminate hidden fees, and empower both renters and landlords.