Transforming Corporate Travel: A Conversation With Steve Singh and Christal Bemont

Founded & Funded

English - May 15, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Steve Singh and Christal Bemont, CEO of Direct Travel, Madrona's newest portfolio company, delve into the acquisition of Direct Travel and its pivotal role in revolutionizing the $1.4T corporate travel ecosystem, along with @Spotnana , Troop, and Center.

Full Transcript: https://bit.ly/3wxBFuT

(00:00) Intro

(01:19) Direct Travel: Transforming Corporate Travel Management

(03:56) The Challenges of Modern Business Travel

(07:43) The Perfect Trip: A Vision for Seamless Travel

(10:06) Spotnana: Building the Next-Generation Travel Platform

(16:27) Integrating Solutions: Center and Troop's Role in the Travel Ecosystem

(20:58) Direct Travel's Strategic Vision and Integration

(25:15) Realizing the Perfect Trip: Timeline and Expectations