Peek.com is best described as digital concierge, a one-stop site for travelers looking to book -- or simply learn about -- truly one-of-a-kind experiences. Co-founder and CEO Ruzwana Bashir's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. She's on Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs list, Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Technology list and is one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People.
Ruzwana Bashir, Peek.com —
Peek.com is best described as digital concierge, a one-stop site for travelers looking to book -- or simply learn about -- truly one-of-a-kind experiences. Co-founder and CEO Ruzwana Bashir's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. She's on Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs list, Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Technology list and is one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People.
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Roberto Milk came up with the idea to create an online, fair trade marketplace for local artists to sell their handmade works of art while working as an investment banker. Today, NOVICA features over 45,000 pieces of limited edition and one-of-a-kind handmade works of art.
Roberto Milk, NOVICA —
Roberto Milk came up with the idea to create an online, fair trade marketplace for local artists to sell their handmade works of art while working as an investment banker. Today, NOVICA features over 45,000 pieces of limited edition and one-of-a-kind handmade works of art.
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Harri Kulovaara has a passion for creating the biggest, most thrilling ships. In fact, he's behind the world's two biggest passenger ships -- Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas -- each one rocking 16 decks, over 2,700 staterooms and the capacity to carry more than 6,000 passengers.
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Harri Kulovaara has a passion for creating the biggest, most thrilling ships. In fact, he's behind the world's two biggest passenger ships -- Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas -- each one rocking 16 decks, over 2,700 staterooms and the capacity to carry more than 6,000 passengers.
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Kulovaara helped launch the world's first smartship -- Quantum of the Seas -- in 2014. This monster has virtual balconies, skydiving at sea, a North Star viewing pod (pictured) and much more.
North Star Viewing Pod —
Kulovaara helped launch the world's first smartship -- Quantum of the Seas -- in 2014. This monster has virtual balconies, skydiving at sea, a North Star viewing pod (pictured) and much more.
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Next time you get a tweet from an airline about a potential seat upgrade opportunity, it's more than likely Layton Han was behind it. His company ADARA collects information from 300 million travelers to customize marketing and advertising messages, personalize websites and tailor customer communications based on individual preferences.
Layton Han, ADARA —
Next time you get a tweet from an airline about a potential seat upgrade opportunity, it's more than likely Layton Han was behind it. His company ADARA collects information from 300 million travelers to customize marketing and advertising messages, personalize websites and tailor customer communications based on individual preferences.
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Armed with a state-of-the-art fleet of double-decker buses equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets and the latest safety technology, Dale Moser is making bus travel hip again. By marketing to college students and young professionals, Moser has guided Coach USA, Coach Canada and Megabus.com into a $700 million business.
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Armed with a state-of-the-art fleet of double-decker buses equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets and the latest safety technology, Dale Moser is making bus travel hip again. By marketing to college students and young professionals, Moser has guided Coach USA, Coach Canada and Megabus.com into a $700 million business.
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Popular website and app ExpertFlyer was born out of founder Chris Lopinto's own bad experiences as a frequent flier. Thanks to him, travelers know what they're really getting when they book that cheap online flight deal.
Chris Lopinto, ExpertFlyer.com —
Popular website and app ExpertFlyer was born out of founder Chris Lopinto's own bad experiences as a frequent flier. Thanks to him, travelers know what they're really getting when they book that cheap online flight deal.
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Aaron Kirley and Zeke Adkins, co-founders of Luggage Forward, were inspired by the wild idea that your bags should actually arrive at the destination the same time you do. With minimal hassle.
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Aaron Kirley and Zeke Adkins, co-founders of Luggage Forward, were inspired by the wild idea that your bags should actually arrive at the destination the same time you do. With minimal hassle.
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Luggage Forward offers a reliable and cost-effective door-to-door luggage delivery service that saves time, fees and customs hassles.
Luggage Forward —
Luggage Forward offers a reliable and cost-effective door-to-door luggage delivery service that saves time, fees and customs hassles.
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Travis Kalanick launched Uber in June 2010 in San Francisco. Today, the app is available for ride seekers in more than 290 cities on six continents.
Travis Kalanick, Uber —
Travis Kalanick launched Uber in June 2010 in San Francisco. Today, the app is available for ride seekers in more than 290 cities on six continents.
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In 1992, California-based Ed Kushins came up with the the idea of trading bedrooms with a complete stranger for those who love to save money and live like a local when on vacation, leading him to produce a printed, mailed book. Today it's the largest online home exchange network in the world.
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In 1992, California-based Ed Kushins came up with the the idea of trading bedrooms with a complete stranger for those who love to save money and live like a local when on vacation, leading him to produce a printed, mailed book. Today it's the largest online home exchange network in the world.
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Walking up to the check-in counter of a hotel could soon be an old school experience thanks to the technological leadership of Geraldine Calpin of Hilton Worldwide.
Geraldine Caplin, Hilton Worldwide —
Walking up to the check-in counter of a hotel could soon be an old school experience thanks to the technological leadership of Geraldine Calpin of Hilton Worldwide.
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Hilton's new initiative allows guests to browse floor plans at over 4,100 properties globally before making a personalized room selection.
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Hilton's new initiative allows guests to browse floor plans at over 4,100 properties globally before making a personalized room selection.
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