Tobin Watkinson

Tobin Watkinson is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic advisor with extensive experience in the proptech and entertainment industries. As Co-Founder and CEO of Abode since 2016, Tobin leads a pioneering hospitality company that innovates through pop-up hotels and automated property management in the U.S. Tobin also co-founded Sparrow Intel in 2022, enhancing the vacation rental hosting experience through a review-centric platform. Additional roles include Strategic Advisor at Mirrored Media and former Vice President of Music, where Tobin developed influential experiential marketing campaigns. Previous experience includes key leadership positions at Flipagram (now TikTok), Tixr, Brick+Mortar, SoundHound Inc., Talenthouse, and Roxwell Management, with notable contributions to the careers of acclaimed artists like Frank Ocean. Tobin holds education credentials from Columbia University, the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, and Torrey Pines High School.