At the heart of my beliefs lies the idea that we're here to #create. For me, the real joy isn't in the rewards or outcomes, but in the process itself. We often get caught up in defining success by financial gains, but I believe every act of creation is a step forward for us as a society and as a species. It's about evolving, together.
Jeffrey K. and the #legendary team behind Journera and their pioneering work in harnessing data to enable the #connectedtrip has not only paved new paths but also inspired countless entrepreneurs to transform the #travel industry for the better.
These endeavors, regardless of their societal measure of success, propel us forward, inspiring a cycle of innovation and creation.
In the concept of #mimetic desire, the idea that our aspirations are often mirrored from those around us, serves as a beacon, guiding us to evolve and build upon the foundations laid by those before us.
As we reflect on the closing of Journera, let's honor the path it has paved for the #travel industry, recognizing the opportunities it has opened for future entrepreneurs, like us at Legends.
This moment is a call to embrace the potential within us to #create , #innovate and solve the deep-seated challenges of our society and industries.
Let's continue to support and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit, understanding that what might appear as failure is merely a stepping stone for the next groundbreaking creation.
#Legends #entrepreneur #ZeroPartyData #Data #Travel
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Sad to see Journera shutting down after raising $36M to enable the connected trip 🤷♂️
The core ambition remains valid, as a smooth end-to-end trip requires multiple pieces (of a puzzle) to nicely fit together with the right level of flexibility in case of changes in planning (voluntary) or weather (involuntary).
One way to solve the challenge, taken by Journera, is to work on data - now called AI - to overcome the lack of connectivity and inter-operability based signals and actions.
Another way, more radical and long-term, is to standardize and normalize processes and systems to ensure that every step of the journey is connected and inter-operable. Think "modern airline retailing" and NDC extended to rail, hospitality, etc.
A third way is to put the customer or traveler in control. Think of a wallet containing identity, payment, loyalty and bookings, connected to all travel suppliers.
I'm curious to know what the assets and IP of Journey will become and if they can support alternative approaches.
#connectedtrip #seamlesstravel #digitaltransformation
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Jeff Katz is shutting down Journera, his startup that tried to create a connected trip
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Reshaping the travel industry is a thing of beauty. 😍