AI Meets Adventure: The Future of Travel-Tech & Startup Growth

14 Oct 2025 • 35 min • EN
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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. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #TravelTech #AI #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FutureOfTravel #AdventureTech #Fundraising #TravelAI #GlobalStartups #TopGlobalStartups

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