Queens Tech Corner: Fabio Pari of SHYFT LLC
It’s Queens Tech Corner time! The Queens Tech Corner is a regular segment on our Queens Chamber social media channels where we shine the spotlight on tech entrepreneurs doing exciting things right here in Queens.
This month’s featured tech entrepreneur is Fabio Pari, Founder and CEO of SHYFT, a boutique hospitality consultancy specializing in premium and luxury independent hotels and resorts. To learn more, go to https://shyftllc.com
Can you tell us about your company and how you got your start?
SHYFT is a boutique recruiting and consulting firm specializing in the hospitality industry. The firm is further cementing its place as the premier hospitality staffing provider via Snagashyft.com, a groundbreaking staffing-as-a-service platform that aims to revolutionize staffing in the hospitality industry. The idea for Snagashyft was conceived in late 2020. I was the General Manager of a hotel and had to lay off 95% of my team because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One day in August, weather caused a dramatic spike in occupancy – from 3% to 100% within a matter of hours. The pattern persisted, and in the midst of it, I knew I would have benefited from the full strength of my original team, but also knew there wasn’t enough consistent business to recall them permanently, so the idea for Snagashyft was born.
What is your latest project and what excites you about it?
Snagashyft is our latest project and, in addition to creating jobs for the Queens community and beyond, I’m excited about our commitment to technology excellence that lies at the core of our mission to revolutionize hospitality staffing. We've partnered with Builder.ai to create a unique tech stack that combines innovation, efficiency, and scalability. Our technology stack not only enables us to provide an innovative and adaptable platform but also ensures the highest levels of data security and privacy.
Why are you excited about the future of tech in Queens?
While on this journey, I’ve been able to meet so many creative and ambitious founders. The risks would only be possible with the support of the local business community and borough’s elected officials. The support and investments made by the Queens Chamber of Commerce through its Tech Incubator program to the programs and resources available through the Queens Economic Development Council show just how serious the borough is about the future of tech.
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