Bubbl’s Post

My first LinkedIn post... Reflecting on the journey of entrepreneurship, I feel immense gratitude for the lessons learned during both high and low moments. As Elon Musk once said, a high pain threshold is essential for entrepreneurs, a sentiment that resonates deeply with me now (but that's for another post haha) Exciting news! We've stealthily launched Fly You Out, a groundbreaking platform at the forefront of the 'in-real-life movement.' Our goal is to bridge digital social networks with real-world experiences, fostering genuine connections among people. As a high school graduate and a self-taught individual from Google and YouTube University, I take pride in co-founding a tech startup with my partner, Waka Flocka Flame. Our venture focuses on monetizing influence through cutting-edge technology while addressing the need for authentic human interaction in today's increasingly digital world. Our background in music, film, and entertainment has influenced our innovative vision. Through perseverance and learning from challenges, we've embarked on a journey that aims to create meaningful experiences for our users. Our MVP has garnered over 1000 daily active users, hosting remarkable events like Snoop Dogg and Start-up Fest. The positive feedback has been overwhelming knowing that we are fulfilling a vital need and growing organically. This journey highlights the significance of perseverance and human connection. I look forward to the future as we strive to innovate and expand. Join me on this exciting path of growth and innovation! Thank you for your support. Stay tuned for updates at www.flyyouout.com #FlyYouOut #InRealLife #TechStartup #HumanConnection

Travel

It's Storycrafting Friday! 🎉 Another chance to dive deep with innovative startups as they seek to find—and refine—their unique stories. Often, the stories we tell feel predictable. Why? Because we see them everywhere, and we assume they work. Like highlighting dream destinations to travel lovers—it feels like a no-brainer. But what if you challenged that predictable mindset? What if you shifted the narrative? More often than not, a new story is far better than the tired and true—especially when you’re talking to adventure seekers. That was the focus when Samantha Derosier and I sat down with Yaroslav (Yaro) Pasichnychenko at 500 Experiences. Together, we explored how they could redefine the space between what they offer and who they offer it to in the ultra-competitive travel and leisure market. #Storytelling #BrandNarrative #MarketingStrategy #Innovation #FridayThoughts

📢 Network Asks 📢 Thanks for supporting our Techstars Oakland founders! Here's how you can help this week: TRAVARAS We’re excited to launch TRAVARAS TRIPS, offering off-the-beaten-path travelers personalized local recommendations on things to do and where to stay, access to exclusive experiences only available on TRAVARAS, and the ability to text a local companion while you’re in-destination. We are piloting in Hawaii, and would love to help you or your friends have the most memorable vacation possible! If anyone books a curated Trip in the next 4 weeks they get 20% off with the code: TRAVARAS20.  Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ggkAix8P DubPrime (TechStars ‘24) We’d love to connect with credit card fintechs like Kard, Paperchain, BezoMoney, Jupiter Card, Tomo, and RepairsCard. Due to their focus on low/no-credit borrowers, they are a perfect fit for our MVP and we are interested in a discussion around philosophy of credit if not a full partnership to enable them to service more customers with our underwriting. Contact: Dùane Scott Vincent Lucero GyftGram (Techstars ’24) We’re looking to connect with leads in the restaurant tech space that can help us with the integration of our digital gift cards in POS (Toast, NCR Aloha, Oracle) and/or reservation systems (Open Table, Sevenrooms) Contact: Marisel Polanco Kevin Malley Lexir  We’d love to get introduced to individuals with experience in B2B sales who founded or worked in early stage startups, especially if they’re involved with drink brands or have successfully grown a community related to B2B services. Contact: Dotan Shalev PairAnything (Techstars ‘24) We’re looking to connect with wine producers or other alcohol brands that have paid for shelf talkers or other shopper engagement tools to increase brand awareness and sell more of their products at retail stores. We want to better understanding Shopper Marketing and at what point does this function gets outsourced. Contact: 🍷Christy S. Runbear (Techstars '24) We'd like to connect with anyone on Zapier's partnership team to explore potential partnerships for our product, Plugbear. Contact: Snow W. Lee Gohaus We're looking to connect with Asset Managers and/or Property Managers in the multifamily real estate sector, especially those decorating apartments for STR and MTR. Contact: Felipe Acevedo Garrido Have a great weekend!

Stoked for Going’s 65th appearance on GMA! 🎉 Question for the Marketers: Media is a powerful yet often overlooked growth loop for building brand and enterprise value while connecting with a mass audience. Why don’t more startups leverage this loop? Is it the attribution challenge, bypassing gatekeepers, building relationships... something else? Shoutout to Scott Keyes for his commentary on overtourism. 🌍✨ https://lnkd.in/eS9sNSJX #growthloops #mediarelations #startups

For people all over the world, travel has never been so top of mind. This is a moment of optimism for the industry as travel continues to be one of the fastest-growing consumer spending areas. We’re excited at 14W to double down in travel, backing Exoticca in their recent Series D. Between reclaiming its historical share of GDP, benefiting from the ongoing corporate travel recovery, and catering to consumer demand for unique experiences, the stage is set for travel’s accelerated growth in 2024 & beyond. We believe Exoticca has an opportunity to reimagine the future of their category – Digitally Enabled Travel. "Multi-day tour packages" is one of the last segments of the travel industry still dominated by traditional brick & mortar travel agencies, representing a $100Bn+ opportunity. 14W is excited to continue to back Exoticca in this next phase of growth! cc: Caila Pickett, Alex Zubillaga, Pere Valles

Exciting updates from #CTeleport, so many things have happened in just a month! 🚀 Including but not limited to: ✅ Unified booking archive for seamless hotel and flight management ✅ Customisable travel policies for improved #compliance ✅ Reduced booking error rates by 40%+ ✅ Enhanced mixed fare family displays We've also received a 9/10 rating from P&O Maritime Logistics and were featured on the Flagship Founders Global Maritime Tech Startup Map! Check out a recap from #Posidonia2024 with our beloved customer Theodoros Lazos from Safe Bulkers Inc and stay tuned for more! But we didn't stop there, visit our blog to find out something exciting that is #comingup 🔜 Read the complete #productupdate through the link in the comments below 👇

Reflecting on Airbnb's Remarkable Journey: A Blueprint for Innovation and Community Building Airbnb's story is more than a tale of business success; it's a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and the power of community. From its inception during a financial pinch to becoming a global hospitality leader, Airbnb showcases the transformative impact of embracing change, challenging norms, and fostering connections. This journey underscores the importance of adaptability, customer-centric approaches, and sustainable practices in today's dynamic business landscape. As we look to the future, Airbnb's path offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and industry leaders alike. We’re curious to hear your thoughts: ●     How can we apply Airbnb's strategies to drive innovation in our sectors? ●     In what ways can building a community-centric model enhance our business practices? Let's discuss the possibilities and opportunities ahead! https://lnkd.in/eryySn6K #Innovation #CommunityBuilding #AirbnbSuccess #Entrepreneurship #SustainableGrowth

🌟 Exciting News from AIGuideX! 🌟 Our Founder & CEO, Nguyen Sy Cuong, has just shared an incredible story behind AIGuideX, our innovative startup that’s set to revolutionize the tourism industry. From the challenges we faced to the groundbreaking features we've developed, this post highlights our journey and our vision for the future of travel. Join us as we take you through the creation of AIGuideX and how we're making travel smarter, more personalized, and more enjoyable for everyone. Check out the full story in the link in the comment section👇! 🚀🌍 #AIguideX #TravelInnovation #SmartTravel