In this episode, Olga Bortnikova, founder of startups YouTravel and Tripsider discusses her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of starting a travel company, and the importance of personalizing travel experiences. She also talks about acquiring customers, raising funding, and the effectiveness of marketing channels like SEO. Olga highlights the impact of AI on travel, focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experiences rather than replacing human jobs, and much more!

Timestamps

Travel Preparation and Inspiration (00:00:32)

Friendliest People and Positive Experiences (00:02:41)

Building YouTravel and TripsRyder (00:04:32)

Acquiring the First Customers (00:09:30)

Raising the First Round of Funding (00:13:28)

Marketing Channels and Technology Impact (00:21:54)

Personalized Travel Experiences (00:26:59)

Real-Time Assistance and Predictive Analytics (00:28:19)

Sustainability and Support for Local Providers (00:31:21)

Disruption by AI in Travel Agencies (00:35:59)

Olga’s Links 

LDN– https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-bortnikova/

Website – https://tripsider.com/

My Links 

 Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes

 YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal

 5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

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