Rahul Desai

Katherine Butler-Dines, an entrepreneur and former CEO, and Rahul Desai, a technologist and operator, share their transformative journey from being bound by traditional CEO roles to pursuing self-funded ownership. They discuss the challenges of acquiring a business while juggling day jobs and highlight their innovative back-office solutions that enhance margins in the travel industry. With a vision for a rollup strategy in niche brands, they emphasize the importance of majority ownership for balancing growth and lifestyle, as well as the economic advantages of travel businesses.