In this episode of *Founders, Future*, host Laura Skinner welcomes Kristian Lexeklint, co-founder of Hollywise, a startup dedicated to simplifying the travel planning process for groups. From their high school days to their professional careers in finance at prestigious firms like Goldman Sachs and Barclays, Kristian and his co-founder have always shared a passion for entrepreneurship.
Kristian shares the inspiration behind Hollywise, highlighting the common frustrations faced when planning group travel—balancing preferences, budgets, and logistics. Recognizing the lengthy and often painful process involved, they sought to create a more efficient solution. Hollywise aims to take users seamlessly from the inspiration phase through planning and booking, specifically catering to the unique challenges of group travel.
As they prepare for their official launch, Kristian discusses their current progress, including the integration of hotel bookings and successful manual transactions to test their system. He outlines the three pillars of their go-to-market strategy, emphasizing the importance of a well-structured product that drives growth.
Listeners can expect valuable insights into the startup journey, the travel industry, and the innovative solutions Hollywise brings to a common problem faced by travelers. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the future of travel technology.
