The igloo story

As an Airbnb host, Anthony faced the frustrations of the inconvenience of physical key exchanges, especially when guests wanted to check in at odd hours. As such, he wanted to enhance the experience of both hosts and guests and therefore set out to eliminate such problems. Together with his partners, he founded igloohome, with a simple vision to create a world without keys.

Anthony loves to tinker with technology and is a dreamer of a connected world. He relishes the occasional data science problem, and can be found enjoying long evening runs along the beaches in Singapore.

Anthony has a Masters from Stanford University specialising in big data, and a First Class Honours from Imperial College in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

With over 15 years of experience in software development, Kelvin spearheads all engineering aspects of the business with an innovative tech approach, keeping the company technologically sustainable while maintaining its competitive edge.

In 2015, Kelvin co-founded igloohome with Anthony. They wanted to offer short term vacation rental hosts a new way to manage their guests that was convenient, safe and cost-effective to bring the joy back into welcoming guests.

Kelvin was pivotal in the creation of igloohome's unique proprietary algoPIN™ technology. It enables the locks to be highly secure while being able to operate remotely without the need for WiFi connectivity unlike other existing products in the market.

Prior to this, Kelvin was Chief Technology Officer of HungryGoWhere, a restaurant review and ratings app that was successfully acquired by Singtel in 2012.

Kelvin graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Masters with Honours in engineering and a Distinction certificate in intellectual property law.

Over two decades of project management experience in multinational corporations, Steven spent most of his career on product development - specializing in design and manufacturing.

Prior to joining iglooco, he took on the role of a program manager in Rockwell Automation. Steven built his career from a software programmer in Reuters, and a system engineer at Infineon, before he decided to switch things up to focus on project management in 2007.

Well-versed in project management methodologies and product innovation, Steven now takes on the role as our VP in Operations. Using his extensive experience to lead not one but three departments - PMO, R&D and Operations team, Steven strives to lead with excellence. Outside of being an igloohomie, he can be found enjoying family time with his wife and his 10-year old son!

I collaborate with distribution partners around the world to reach out to businesses and consumers who can utilize our igloo locks to solve their pain points. We're passionate about locks and access and would talk to anyone from homeowners to property managers, and facility managers.

I'm currently taking on a new role within Corporate Development and will be working closer with the CEO's office on our future corporate plans.

Sales leader with 14+ years of experience in the smart tech industry. Prior to joining igloohome, Rafael worked with leading brands in the Apple ecosystem through well-established distributors like Exertis. He has successfully helped overseas companies launch their products in Europe through his consultancy agency, specializing in setting up distribution channels across 20+ countries.

Rafael is driving European expansion, overseeing growth initiatives, and leading strategic partnerships with industry giants such as IKEA. He is also involved in groundbreaking projects with key software integration partners.

Fluent in English, German, and Polish, Rafael is passionate about growth, innovation, and creating win-win opportunities. In his spare time, he hosts guests in his own Airbnb property in London, which funds his travels and sporting adventures—making him a great advocate for igloohome and the importance of smart locks!

Paul is a customer-focused leader with an extensive background in access control and smart technology.

Prior to joining igloo, Paul worked with leading consumer and commercial brands to launch and grow their IoT platforms. His focus was, and is, building teams to ensure exceptional customer experiences and support throughout the complete product lifecycle.

Paul is driving igloo's rapid growth in the North American market, overseeing strategic partnerships, marketing, and support initiatives. Paul and his team have collaborated with notable SFR investment portfolios, multifamily operators, facility mangers, and software integration partners to deliver flexible and affordable access solutions with a white-glove approach.

Paul majored in electrical engineering at Purdue university, and then forged a career path to his passion of maximizing the value of smart technology for both businesses and family. Outside of work, Paul and his wife enjoy traveling the world to explore new cultures, to attend auto races and concerts, and to sample new wines.