Stephanie Chai on Building a Resilient Start-Up

The Purpose Effect

Feb 27 2023 • 42 mins

In 2012, Stephanie Chai launched The Luxe Nomad, a flash sales travel booking site that encourages us all to "Dream a little, travel a lot."  At the time, she was one of 5 similar start-ups to launch in Asia.  Now, more than 10 years later, The Luxe Nomad is the only one of those 5 businesses still standing.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Using the network and the tools you have to maximum effect
  • How to hire well.  This doesn't mean having the "A-team" on paper, but having people aligned to your vision
  • Female founder bias and her experience as one of a small club of female founders of venture-backed startups
  • Predictions on the future of travel, including how AI will shape experiences
  • The importance of optimism.

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