Success Story with Scott D. Clary Lessons.- How to Build Two Billion Dollar Unicorns | Terry Jones - Founder of Travelocity & Kayak
Oct 18, 2025
Terry Jones, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Travelocity and Kayak, shares his insights on the future of innovation in business. He discusses the game-changing impact of AI, IoT, and 3D printing on manufacturing and product development. Flexibility and automation are key themes as he explores how these advancements are reshaping the workplace. Terry also highlights emerging business models like 'as-a-service' and the importance of superior user experience. Plus, he shares promising startups like Zipline that are set to disrupt entire industries.
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AI + IoT Unlock Faster Manufacturing
- Combining AI with IoT and 3D printing accelerates manufacturing and product innovation.
- Cloud-connected products let companies learn and adapt continuously like web companies.
Products That Get Better Over Time
- Cloud-connected physical products let manufacturers update features and improve experience post-sale.
- This shifts businesses toward continuous improvement and direct customer engagement.
Hybrid Work And New Digital Jobs
- Work models are shifting to hybrid and work-from-anywhere because labor demand favors employees.
- Automation removes mundane tasks while new digital skills like video selling and data analytics rise in demand.