The dojo.live show / Interviews with Visionaries Shaping Travel Tech

How are developers weaving genAI models into their business workflows? Viren  is the co-founder and co-CTO at enterprise microservices and application orchestration platform  Orkes . He is also one of the creators for Netflix Conductor, an open-source microservices and workflow orchestration engine, used by hundreds of enterprises and Fortune 100 companies including Tesla, Oracle, American Express...

While the travel industry was an early adopter of subscription revenue (shoutout to timeshares!), buying preferences are changing. How can the industry meet travelers where they are in terms of "how to buy"? John Sarver  is a seasoned Executive Consultant & Innovation Strategist at Expeed Software and  Saaslogic , and has a robust military foundation as a former U.S. Navy Supply Corp...

How can hotels offer their guests incredible travel experiences and activities? Fran  is the co-founder of  Turneo , the global experience commerce platform. Turneo enables hotels to launch their own experience stores and deliver unforgettable experiences to their guests, in a matter of minutes. With Turneo, travel brands can create and manage their own branded experience stores, and integrate the...

How can banks, airlines, and hotels fix their broken loyalty programs in the wake of excess elite status, credit card perks, and outstanding loyalty points? As the Founder & CEO of  Odynn ,  John Taylor Garner  is on a mission to revolutionize the loyalty and awards industry by using machine learning to help users earn and redeem their points and miles, without spending more. With over 11 year...

With such a wide range of AI technologies and applications available, how can organizations avoid the risky behavior of "AI-washing?" And how can Design Led Thinking be used to discover the AI trends that truly align with your business goals and objectives? David Chestler - President, ProVision Partners International [ Linkedin Link ] David Chestler is recognized as an icon of the global...

How are paradigm shifts in data, privacy and regulation changing the landscape for marketing and personalization? Stephanie  grew up in a small village in England, which ignited her early passion for the power of travel to drive individual and collective evolution. She studied MA Economics at Cambridge which amplified her foundational belief in the power of data to help us make good decisions and...

How can you find reputable non-emergency healthcare services when you're traveling to a different country? Dana Le  is the Founder & CEO of  Wander Health , a medical concierge startup that connects travelers while abroad to vetted, English-speaking urgent care doctors. She previously was on the Founding Team and Head of Operations at KidsX, one of the world’s leading digital health ecosys...

With nearly every hospitality organization discussing the implementation of AI-powered technology in 2024, is the AI revolution really needed? And if so, how can organizations best use the wide range of AI technologies for each of their business goals and objectives? President, ProVision Partners International [ Linkedin Link ] David Chestler is recognized as an icon of the global hospitality and...

How can Online Travel Companies navigate the future stay with innovation and ease? Marvel Puri  is a passionate Travel and Hospitality executive with a tech heartbeat and entrepreneurial spirit. He has a history of navigating a unique intersection of travel, technology, and entrepreneurship. Marvel co-founded  Vervotech , an award-winning technology company specializing in managing hotel and room...

How can the travel industry use AI to reduce carbon emissions? And what is the role of AI and Generative AI in the Travel Tech of the future? Samar Khan , Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer at  TripAI Technologies , has more than 20 years of broad experience in developing and delivering mission critical software in multiple industries. This experience includes the implementation of technol...

With more than four decades of experience under his belt, Norm Rose , former President of Travel Tech Consulting, shares his firsthand knowledge of how the arrival of the internet, the use of the first online booking tools, mobile, blockchain and more, have altered – and will continue to alter - the global travel industry.

How can tech leaders “be more strategic?" Andrew Bartlow  has 25 years of Human Resources and Talent Management experience at organizations across a wide spectrum of sizes, maturity stages, and industries. He is the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations,” has a master’s degree from the top program in his field, and has been CECP, SPHR, Six Sigma, a...

How can SaaS businesses take advantage of next-level monetization strategies like embedded finance? Brandon Zorner  currently serves as Chief Sales Officer for  Exact Payments , an embedded payments provider that enables SaaS businesses to monetize payments through its turnkey PayFac-as-a-Service solution. With over a decade of experience in the fintech and software industries, Brandon has led pay...

How could emerging technologies transform group trips and event discovery? Jason van Esso  is a visionary entrepreneur and leader, dedicated to transforming the travel and entertainment sectors for a contemporary audience. As the Founder & CEO of  Crewfare , Jason has pioneered a groundbreaking travel-technology platform that offers a fully integrated, user-friendly, and social solution for bo...

How to navigate in the complex environment of the Hospitality Technology ecosystem? Ira Vouk  is the acclaimed author of top industry publications “Revenue Management Made Easy” and “Hospitality 2.0” and the originator of the first in the industry online learning course on hospitality technology. Ira is a hospitality consultant and tech innovator who brings nearly two decades of practical industry...

How can travel companies better understand the Gen Z traveler and therefore better influence them into using their goods and services? Kathia Alexander  is a Mexican American Industrial Design Engineer and Product Designer at  Encora  with over 4 years of experience in the software industry. She has collaborated on more than 15 digital products, varying from marketplace add-ons for platforms like...

How can the hospitality industry improve direct sales results without compromised margins and compete with OTA giants? Marcelo Bicudo, founder and CEO of Travel Cash. Our discussion revolves around the direct booking strategy dilemma, specifically focusing on the choice between cashback and discounts for hotels. Marcelo shares his background in the hospitality industry and loyalty programs, leadin...

How to travel with just a backpack and connect with the local community? Madison Rifkin  is the Founder and CEO of  Mount  where she is on a mission to change the way we travel. She encourages travelers to go with just a backpack and rent everything they need in destination from locals. She’s rooted in the Short Term Rental Industry where she’s won the Rising Star Award in 2022 and 2023.

How can no-code make it easier for people to create and drive more innovation? We had an interview with Josh Haas, co-CEO of Bubble, a no-code platform. Josh talks about his background in technology, the mission of Bubble to empower non-technical individuals to build software without code, and the platform’s focus on general-purpose building for web applications. He highlights the diverse user bas...

How can biometric authentication redefine online transactions and user experiences for retailers? View the full video interview here . Deepak Jain  has built transformational businesses and products in the NFC payments, neobanking, blockchain and cross border payment spaces, resulting in multiple successful exits. His most recent venture,  Wink , is a biometric identity and payments authentication...

How does striking a balance between revolution and evolution increase the success rate for startups? View the full video interview here . Shreesha Ramdas  is an entrepreneurial executive with a track record of launching and growing products in competitive markets, general management experience in product development, Growth Hacking, and go-to-market strategy & execution. He is currently incuba...

How can B2B SaaS businesses create profitable pricing strategies? View the full video interview here . Dan Balcauski  is the founder and Chief Pricing Officer at  Product Tranquility , based in Austin, TX. He focuses on helping high-volume B2B SaaS CEOs define pricing and packaging for new products. Over his career, he has worked in both B2C and B2B companies ranging from startups to publicly trad...

View the full video interview here . How does the metaverse redefine brand realities and drive customer engagement by providing immersive and interactive platforms that transcend conventional marketing methods? Yonatan Raz-Fridman  is a visionary entrepreneur, technology executive, and the co-founder and CEO of  Supersocial , a leading metaverse company that builds and operates cutting-edge virtua...

Will blockchain and AI be forced, but useful, to human beings? View the full video interview here . Bruno Ver , Co-Founder and CEO of  Niftify , is drawn to entrepreneurship for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, he loves the idea of being his own boss and having control over his career. He is excited by the prospect of creating something from scratch and seeing it grow into a successful ve...

How can AI lead to profitable product sales, process efficiency, and higher customer satisfaction? View the full video interview here . Lori Schafer  is a senior software executive and entrepreneur with 30+ years in technology, analytics (Predictive, AI, Generative AI), Ecommerce, consumer products branding, and retail merchandising and marketing.