Aug. 5, 2026
How We Choose Technology Partners in the AI Era - Matt Schwartz, Sage Hospitality Group
Every technology partnership is a bet, especially when AI is changing what software can do and which providers may remain relevant. In this episode, Sage Hospitality CTO Matt Schwartz explains how he evaluates hotel technology partners -- and who he chooses to work with.
Listen to the series:
- Part 1: The Weekend Class That Changed My Career
- Part 2: How We’re Leading AI Adoption With a Human-First Approach
- Part 3: Our 4-Layer AI Framework: Data, Reporting, Insights, Action
Learn more:
- The Bitter Lesson versus The Garbage Can — Ethan Mollick
- Sage Hospitality’s CTO on Infusing AI Into the Hotel Tech Stack — Hotel Tech Insider
- How To Get Better Results From Technology — Mark Fancourt
- Destination AI Forum in Washington, DC
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands