Reimagining Travel Through AI: Startup Lessons from The Tarzan Way | Top Global Startups
Join Shikhar Chadha, Founder & CEO of The Tarzan Way, as he shares his journey from launching backpacker hostels at age 19 to building an AI-powered travel-tech platform redefining how people discover and book unique experiences worldwide. Learn how he scaled a global travel startup, raised funding, and leveraged AI to personalize adventure at scale.
Insights You’ll Learn:
Startup Growth Journey – from early-stage idea to a $2M+ ARR travel-tech venture
Fundraising Strategies – raising $400K+ and building investor confidence
AI in Travel – how artificial intelligence is personalizing discovery and booking
Building Teams – managing and motivating 120+ members across operations
Global Partnerships – collaborating with tourism boards and industry leaders
Entrepreneurial Mindset – lessons from starting young and scaling fast
Future of Travel – tech innovations shaping next-gen travel experiences
Why This Matters:
AI is transforming how travelers plan, explore, and connect with destinations
The travel-tech sector is evolving into a data-driven, personalized experience economy
Shikhar’s journey offers real-world insights into building scalable AI startups
A perfect example of innovation meeting adventure in the post-pandemic travel boom
Expert Background:
• Founder & CEO, The Tarzan Way – AI-powered travel-tech startup revolutionizing experiential travel
• Serial Entrepreneur – launched and exited a hostel chain before age 22
• Raised $400K+ in venture funding | Scaled to $2M+ ARR | Partnered with global tourism boards
• Focused on the intersection of Travel, AI, and Technology Innovation
Perfect For: Founders, travel-tech innovators, AI entrepreneurs, investors, startup enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about the future of global travel and adventure.
Timely Topic: As the travel industry rebounds with AI-driven innovation, understanding how startups like The Tarzan Way are reshaping exploration and human connection is more relevant than ever.
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