Rafat Ali

Join Hans von Spakovsky, an election integrity expert from the Heritage Foundation, as he discusses the pressing issues surrounding election security and fraud in the U.S., especially leading up to the 2024 elections. He explores the implications of documented fraud cases and calls for better technological solutions for secure voting. Meanwhile, Rafat Ali, CEO of Skift, dives into the travel industry's developments and discusses potential shifts like Uber’s interest in integrating with major travel services, revealing the dynamics of this competitive market.

Rafat Ali joins Alex, Brian, and Troy to discuss the future of technology and its impact on work, personal life, and media consumption. They explore Apple Vision Pro's potential to revolutionize digital content interaction and its implications for traditional media and AI in content creation. They also touch on the rise of VR devices, changes in the media landscape, consumption of media content, OpenAI's news aggregation approach, the future of long-form content, and opinions on Ressie and American Express.

Hans von Spakovsky, a fellow at the Heritage Foundation specializing in election integrity, discusses the growing concerns around election security and documented fraud cases. He emphasizes the need for improved technology in elections and the importance of maintaining public trust. Meanwhile, Rafat Ali, CEO of Skift, shares insights into the travel industry, addressing rumors about major players like Uber and Expedia. The conversation also touches on customer acquisition and the evolving dynamics of loyalty programs in travel, revealing intriguing industry trends.

Rafat Ali, known for choosing the slow growth path, discusses eschewing VC funding for sustainable growth and practical AI use at Skift. From tech expert to premium B2B travel site founder, he shares insights on revenue diversification and avoiding media industry pitfalls.

In this engaging conversation, Rafat Ali, CEO and founder of Skift, a leading travel industry news platform, shares insights on navigating the travel collapse during the pandemic. He discusses innovative strategies for travel media, the evolution of Skift amidst significant challenges, and the importance of diversifying revenue streams. Rafat also explores the future of virtual events, the transformation of media employment, and how travel preferences are shifting post-pandemic, all while emphasizing the industry's long road to recovery.