179. Hopper: Bringing fintech to travel booking

Oct 11, 2023

Hopper transformed from a ticket sales company to a travel fintech business, offering financial products like price-freezing and cancellation insurance. The power of gamification, social commerce, and targeting younger travelers are discussed. Hopper Cloud helped generate new revenue and tap into unrealized travel spend. Building for the future and understanding market trends were key to their success. Hopper's use of generative AI and their ambitious plans for the future are also highlighted.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Hopper's Journey and Travel Fintech

01:32 • 10min

Hopper Cloud: Unlocking New Revenue and Growth

11:57 • 4min

Skating to Where the Puck is Going: Lessons from Building Hopper

16:07 • 2min

The Use of Generative AI in the Travel Industry and Hopper's Ambitions

18:03 • 4min