
Luan Becerra
Founder & CEO of multiple companies with 10+ years of Entrepreneurship
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Founder & CEO of multiple companies with 10+ years of Entrepreneurship. 18+ years of sales, leadership and hospitality experience. Lead Elevate's growth from startup to an $18M valuation. $300M+ real estate sold, advised on and negotiated. Raised $500,000 for my company.
Worked with Emmy Award-winning entertainment professionals. Personally hired, consulted, and worked with elites from Red Bull, Disney, Masterclass, Brain Farm, Sony, and more. AI, film, fundraising, and executive leadership experience. #1 Airbnb Experience on Kauai for two years.
International recognition. Luxury hospitality, operations, and leadership experience. Disciplined, service-driven Christian leader and founder with humble, deep Kauai, Hawaii roots and a proven record leading + building companies, operations, managing luxury properties, building + management of high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Founder and CEO of multiple companies spanning hospitality, entertainment, real estate, mobility, and high-end client services. Founded and scaled Elevate (formerly ProSession), an action sports film and entertainment company, from inception to an $18 million valuation within two years while securing $500,000 in investment capital, building relationships with Emmy Award-winning directors, producers, writers, actors, and entertainment executives, and leading fundraising, business development, product vision, and company operations. Founder and leader of a vacation and activity business that became the number one Airbnb Experience on Kauai for two consecutive years and was featured on Airbnb's front title page.
Recognized in Forbes, Luxury Home Magazine, and The New York Times. Known for calm decision-making, integrity, operational excellence, and the ability to bring order, vision, and execution to fast-moving environments. Multilingual expert in communication who builds trust with owners, investors, guests, and teams from diverse backgrounds.
Servant leader committed to stewarding people, properties, businesses, and relationships with professionalism, humility, and heart.
Experience
Real Estate Sales & Management at Becerra Real Estate (2016-01 – Present)
- Managed listings, inspections, client communication, and property presentation.
- Supported renovations, maintenance, and readiness standards.
Real Estate Investment & Management at Breathtaking Properties (2014-01 – 2020-12)
- Oversaw new client acquisition, maintenance, property walkthroughs, and company operations.
- Ensured units met net profit and ROI standards.
Founder & CEO at Becerra + Related Companies (2016-01 – Present)
- Directed operations across hospitality, real estate, media, transportation, and commerce.
- Managed property readiness, maintenance coordination, and guest-service expectations.
- Led hiring, training, financial oversight, and team performance.
- Built systems that strengthened communication and operational stability.
Sales, Hospitality, Concierge & Guest Services Roles (Various) at Pure Kauai, St. Regis Princeville, Napali Kayak, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay (2014-01 – 2023-12)
- Supported daily resort, activity, and F&B operations.
- Delivered luxury level service, issue resolution, and guest satisfaction.
- Oversaw and created start to finish trip planning, itineraries, vacations, and activities.
- Partnering with local vendors for smooth, high touch, high quality activites and services.
- Elite Concierge Service, Sales, and Hosting for high end clientele and celebrities.
Founder & CEO | Sales, Hospitality, Concierge & Guest Services Roles (Various) at Tropical Experiences (2014-01 – 2020-12)
Hospitality • Activities • Sales • Customer Service
- Built and led an activity and hospitality experience that became the #1 Airbnb Experience on Kauai for two consecutive years, earning a front-page feature on Airbnb.
- Delivered exceptional guest care, safety, and cultural authenticity.
- Managed daily operations, scheduling, customer communication, and staff coordination.
- Increased bookings through service excellence, relationships, and multilingual support
Founder & CEO | Sales, Hospitality, Concierge & Guest Services Roles (Various) at LINA Chauffeurs (2020-01 – Present)
- Delivered elite chauffeur and concierge service.
- Maintained top customer ratings through reliability, clarity, and professionalism.
Education
Graduated Valedictorian of my Real Estate School
