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Nowy Captures First Place at DC Startup & Tech Week's 10th Anniversary Pitch Competition, Winning $1,500 Early Stage Prize
October 24, 2025
AI Travel Platform Triumphs Over 100+ Applications at Prestigious Ronald Reagan Building Event, Securing Second Consecutive Pitch Competition Victory in Two Weeks
Washington, D.C. – October 24, 2025 – Nowy, the innovative AI-powered travel platform, won first place and $1,500 at DC Startup & Tech Week's (DCSTW) milestone 10th anniversary pitch competition. Selected as the Early Stage winner from over 100 applications and just three finalists, CEO and Founder Branda Fan delivered a compelling three-minute pitch before a powerhouse judging panel at the historic Ronald Reagan Building amphitheater.
This marks Nowy's second consecutive pitch competition victory in just two weeks, following the company's second-place finish at Maryland's Great Pumpkin Pitch on October 7th.
Elite Competition at Landmark Event
DC Startup & Tech Week's 10th anniversary pitch competition, sponsored by Maryland Innovation Center, represented one of the event's most competitive showcases to date. The judging panel comprised prominent regional leaders:
Reggie Aggarwal, CEO and Founder of Cvent
Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Washington D.C.
Maurice Boissiere, Chief Customer Officer at DataTribe and Founder of Higher Calling Ventures
Esther Lee, Global Public Policy Leader and Presidential Appointee
Eight startups competed across three categories (Early Stage, Growth Stage, and University Stage), with Nowy emerging as the Early Stage champion before an audience of founders, investors, and regional tech community leaders.
Rigorous Pitch Earns Judge Recognition
Fan's three-minute live pitch and Q&A session impressed judges with Nowy's clear value proposition: transforming social media inspiration into instant bookable trips. The judges challenged Fan with penetrating questions about revenue models, user-to-booking conversion rates, community building strategies, and B2B expansion plans.
"The judges brought the heat," Fan reflected. "Reggie Aggarwal asked about our revenue model, while others dug into our user-to-booking conversion and B2B strategy. These questions pushed us to think deeper and validated that we're solving a problem that resonates across the ecosystem."
Adam Lattimore, Director of Technology and Innovation at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, praised the victory: "Congratulations on a deserved win! DC is lucky to have innovators like you pushing our ecosystem forward!"
"From Scrolling to Going" Philosophy Resonates
Nowy's pitch centered on the company's mission to eliminate the frustration gap between travel inspiration and actual booking. The platform addresses a critical market inefficiency where 73% of travelers save social media travel content, but only 12% convert that inspiration into booked trips.
"We're building technology that turns 'I wish I could go there' into 'I'm booked and going, money saved,'" Fan explained. "From scrolling to going—that's the Nowy way."
Audience members expressed enthusiasm for the platform's potential:
"Congratulations, Branda! I can't wait to use Nowy on Android. Please hurry."
"Congratulations, loved listening to your pitch and super excited to see where Nowy goes next!"
"It was fun to watch you pitch! Well done!"
Funding to Accelerate Multi-AI Infrastructure
The $1,500 prize will be strategically deployed to enhance Nowy's sophisticated multi-agent AI system and support growth and marketing operations. In a video interview with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Fan emphasized the importance of early-stage capital: "If you're a founder, you know what I mean—every second counts, every penny counts. We'll deploy this money into our multi-AI model and our growth and marketing operations."
Two Weeks, Two Victories
Nowy's back-to-back pitch competition wins demonstrate remarkable momentum:
October 7, 2025: Second place ($3,000) at Great Pumpkin Pitch, Maryland Innovation Center
October 24, 2025: First place ($1,500) at DC Startup & Tech Week Early Stage Competition
"Two weeks. Two competitions. Two wins," Fan noted. "The real win is the clarity we're gaining with every pitch, every question, every engaging conversation. Each competition strengthens our narrative and validates our market approach."
Featured in Regional Tech Media
Nowy's victory garnered coverage from Technical.ly, which highlighted the company alongside other innovative founders building DC's tech future. The recognition underscores Nowy's position within the region's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Building on Strategic Partnerships
The DCSTW victory continues Nowy's impressive 2025 trajectory:
J.P. Morgan Startup Banking Program: Access to $100K in AWS credits and comprehensive banking ecosystem
Google Cloud Partnership: $25K in cloud credits with expansion potential to $350K
TEDCO Grant: $10,000 from Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Moxie Awards: 2025 finalist for "Boldness in Business"
Travel Technology Association: Featured innovative advocate member
Strengthening DC's Innovation Ecosystem
Fan expressed gratitude for the regional support network that has accelerated Nowy's growth: "This is the third year since I first attended DCSTW. I've met numerous advisors, like-minded founders, and mentors. It's the ecosystem I wish I had when I started, and now I'm grateful to be part of it."
DC Startup & Tech Week's 10th anniversary celebration highlighted the diversity and strength of the region's innovation landscape, with winning startups spanning travel tech, biotech, and AI-driven government solutions.
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. By analyzing user preferences from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube content, Nowy creates intelligent itineraries with routing, mapping, price monitoring, and instant booking capabilities. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Washington D.C., Nowy has facilitated over 100,000 trip creations and maintains a 4.9-star user rating across 500,000+ destinations worldwide.
Learn more at nowy.io
Media Contact: Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
AI Travel Platform Triumphs Over 100+ Applications at Prestigious Ronald Reagan Building Event, Securing Second Consecutive Pitch Competition Victory in Two Weeks
Washington, D.C. – October 24, 2025 – Nowy, the innovative AI-powered travel platform, won first place and $1,500 at DC Startup & Tech Week's (DCSTW) milestone 10th anniversary pitch competition. Selected as the Early Stage winner from over 100 applications and just three finalists, CEO and Founder Branda Fan delivered a compelling three-minute pitch before a powerhouse judging panel at the historic Ronald Reagan Building amphitheater.
This marks Nowy's second consecutive pitch competition victory in just two weeks, following the company's second-place finish at Maryland's Great Pumpkin Pitch on October 7th.
Elite Competition at Landmark Event
DC Startup & Tech Week's 10th anniversary pitch competition, sponsored by Maryland Innovation Center, represented one of the event's most competitive showcases to date. The judging panel comprised prominent regional leaders:
Reggie Aggarwal, CEO and Founder of Cvent
Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Washington D.C.
Maurice Boissiere, Chief Customer Officer at DataTribe and Founder of Higher Calling Ventures
Esther Lee, Global Public Policy Leader and Presidential Appointee
Eight startups competed across three categories (Early Stage, Growth Stage, and University Stage), with Nowy emerging as the Early Stage champion before an audience of founders, investors, and regional tech community leaders.
Rigorous Pitch Earns Judge Recognition
Fan's three-minute live pitch and Q&A session impressed judges with Nowy's clear value proposition: transforming social media inspiration into instant bookable trips. The judges challenged Fan with penetrating questions about revenue models, user-to-booking conversion rates, community building strategies, and B2B expansion plans.
"The judges brought the heat," Fan reflected. "Reggie Aggarwal asked about our revenue model, while others dug into our user-to-booking conversion and B2B strategy. These questions pushed us to think deeper and validated that we're solving a problem that resonates across the ecosystem."
Adam Lattimore, Director of Technology and Innovation at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, praised the victory: "Congratulations on a deserved win! DC is lucky to have innovators like you pushing our ecosystem forward!"
"From Scrolling to Going" Philosophy Resonates
Nowy's pitch centered on the company's mission to eliminate the frustration gap between travel inspiration and actual booking. The platform addresses a critical market inefficiency where 73% of travelers save social media travel content, but only 12% convert that inspiration into booked trips.
"We're building technology that turns 'I wish I could go there' into 'I'm booked and going, money saved,'" Fan explained. "From scrolling to going—that's the Nowy way."
Audience members expressed enthusiasm for the platform's potential:
"Congratulations, Branda! I can't wait to use Nowy on Android. Please hurry."
"Congratulations, loved listening to your pitch and super excited to see where Nowy goes next!"
"It was fun to watch you pitch! Well done!"
Funding to Accelerate Multi-AI Infrastructure
The $1,500 prize will be strategically deployed to enhance Nowy's sophisticated multi-agent AI system and support growth and marketing operations. In a video interview with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Fan emphasized the importance of early-stage capital: "If you're a founder, you know what I mean—every second counts, every penny counts. We'll deploy this money into our multi-AI model and our growth and marketing operations."
Two Weeks, Two Victories
Nowy's back-to-back pitch competition wins demonstrate remarkable momentum:
October 7, 2025: Second place ($3,000) at Great Pumpkin Pitch, Maryland Innovation Center
October 24, 2025: First place ($1,500) at DC Startup & Tech Week Early Stage Competition
"Two weeks. Two competitions. Two wins," Fan noted. "The real win is the clarity we're gaining with every pitch, every question, every engaging conversation. Each competition strengthens our narrative and validates our market approach."
Featured in Regional Tech Media
Nowy's victory garnered coverage from Technical.ly, which highlighted the company alongside other innovative founders building DC's tech future. The recognition underscores Nowy's position within the region's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Building on Strategic Partnerships
The DCSTW victory continues Nowy's impressive 2025 trajectory:
J.P. Morgan Startup Banking Program: Access to $100K in AWS credits and comprehensive banking ecosystem
Google Cloud Partnership: $25K in cloud credits with expansion potential to $350K
TEDCO Grant: $10,000 from Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Moxie Awards: 2025 finalist for "Boldness in Business"
Travel Technology Association: Featured innovative advocate member
Strengthening DC's Innovation Ecosystem
Fan expressed gratitude for the regional support network that has accelerated Nowy's growth: "This is the third year since I first attended DCSTW. I've met numerous advisors, like-minded founders, and mentors. It's the ecosystem I wish I had when I started, and now I'm grateful to be part of it."
DC Startup & Tech Week's 10th anniversary celebration highlighted the diversity and strength of the region's innovation landscape, with winning startups spanning travel tech, biotech, and AI-driven government solutions.
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. By analyzing user preferences from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube content, Nowy creates intelligent itineraries with routing, mapping, price monitoring, and instant booking capabilities. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Washington D.C., Nowy has facilitated over 100,000 trip creations and maintains a 4.9-star user rating across 500,000+ destinations worldwide.
Learn more at nowy.io
Media Contact: Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
Nowy Wins $3,000 at Maryland's Great Pumpkin Pitch Competition, Taking Second Place Among Elite Startup Finalists
October 7, 2025
AI Travel Platform Defeats Hundreds of Applicants with Compelling "Now We Go" Vision, Earning Judge Recognition for Transforming Social Media Inspiration into Instant Bookable Trips
Columbia, MD – October 7, 2025 – Nowy, the revolutionary AI-powered travel platform, secured second place and $3,000 at the prestigious Great Pumpkin Pitch competition hosted by Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) and Howard County Economic Development Authority. Selected as one of only five finalists from hundreds of applications, CEO and Founder Branda Fan delivered a compelling pitch that resonated deeply with judges and audience members alike.
From Hundreds to Five: Elite Competition
The Great Pumpkin Pitch, part of the renowned Pitch and Mingle Series, attracted hundreds of startup applications across diverse technology sectors. The judging panel—comprising Chris Ewing, Taber J. Small, Luke Cooper, and Fehmida Kapadia—selected just five finalists to compete for prize money totaling $9,500 ($5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second, and $1,500 for third).
Nowy competed against four other exceptional startups:
Zheyu Jiang (KaraOrchee, Inc.) - First Place
Brian Carlson and Kate Dwyer (Storytime AI)
Chase Lawson (Appellate)
Hamza Umar (SphereHub)
"Now We Go!" Philosophy Captivates Judges
Fan's five-minute pitch, delivered in MIC's atmospheric venue complete with hay bales and pumpkins, centered on a deeply personal story that illuminates Nowy's mission. Her father's spontaneous philosophy—"Now we go!"—inspired the company's approach to eliminating the friction between travel inspiration and actual trip booking.
"My father never waited for the perfect moment because he knew that gap between 'I wish' and 'let's go' kills the magic," Fan explained during her pitch. "That's why we built Nowy—to turn social media inspiration into instant booked trips, so people never have to feel the frustration of wanting to travel but never making it happen."
Strong Judge Validation
The judges' feedback highlighted Nowy's market relevance and execution potential:
Chris Ewing remarked: "You did a great job, Branda Fan! Looking forward to using Nowy to make super fun looking travel experiences a reality for my family in minutes."
Additional audience feedback praised both the pitch delivery and the company's mission, with one attendee noting: "'NOW WE GO!' Loved your pitch and what you are building. Keep grinding. Rooting for you and your team."
Rigorous Q&A Demonstrates Market Readiness
Following her presentation, Fan navigated a challenging three-minute Q&A session where judges probed deeply into Nowy's business model, competitive positioning, and scalability strategy. The thoughtful questioning validated the platform's approach to addressing travel planning's $50 billion conversion gap.
"The judges didn't go easy on us, and I'm grateful for that," Fan reflected. "Their questions pushed us to think deeper about our strategy and reinforced that we're solving a real problem that resonates across demographics."
Building on Strategic Momentum
This competition victory adds to Nowy's impressive recent achievements:
J.P. Morgan Startup Banking Program: Access to $100K in AWS credits
Google Cloud Partnership: $25K in cloud credits with expansion potential to $350K
TEDCO Grant: $10,000 from Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Moxie Awards: 2025 finalist for "Boldness in Business"
Maryland's Thriving Innovation Ecosystem
The Great Pumpkin Pitch exemplifies Maryland's robust support for early-stage technology companies. Hosted at the Maryland Innovation Center in Columbia Gateway, the event brought together investors, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders to celebrate and support the region's startup ecosystem.
Maryland Innovation Center and TEDCO's collaborative programming provides crucial platforms for startups to gain visibility, receive expert feedback, and connect with potential investors and partners.
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. By analyzing user preferences from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube content, Nowy creates intelligent itineraries with routing, mapping, price monitoring, and instant booking capabilities. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Washington D.C., Nowy has facilitated over 100,000 trip creations and maintains a 4.9-star user rating across 500,000+ destinations worldwide.
Learn more at nowy.io
Media Contact: Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
AI Travel Platform Defeats Hundreds of Applicants with Compelling "Now We Go" Vision, Earning Judge Recognition for Transforming Social Media Inspiration into Instant Bookable Trips
Columbia, MD – October 7, 2025 – Nowy, the revolutionary AI-powered travel platform, secured second place and $3,000 at the prestigious Great Pumpkin Pitch competition hosted by Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) and Howard County Economic Development Authority. Selected as one of only five finalists from hundreds of applications, CEO and Founder Branda Fan delivered a compelling pitch that resonated deeply with judges and audience members alike.
From Hundreds to Five: Elite Competition
The Great Pumpkin Pitch, part of the renowned Pitch and Mingle Series, attracted hundreds of startup applications across diverse technology sectors. The judging panel—comprising Chris Ewing, Taber J. Small, Luke Cooper, and Fehmida Kapadia—selected just five finalists to compete for prize money totaling $9,500 ($5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second, and $1,500 for third).
Nowy competed against four other exceptional startups:
Zheyu Jiang (KaraOrchee, Inc.) - First Place
Brian Carlson and Kate Dwyer (Storytime AI)
Chase Lawson (Appellate)
Hamza Umar (SphereHub)
"Now We Go!" Philosophy Captivates Judges
Fan's five-minute pitch, delivered in MIC's atmospheric venue complete with hay bales and pumpkins, centered on a deeply personal story that illuminates Nowy's mission. Her father's spontaneous philosophy—"Now we go!"—inspired the company's approach to eliminating the friction between travel inspiration and actual trip booking.
"My father never waited for the perfect moment because he knew that gap between 'I wish' and 'let's go' kills the magic," Fan explained during her pitch. "That's why we built Nowy—to turn social media inspiration into instant booked trips, so people never have to feel the frustration of wanting to travel but never making it happen."
Strong Judge Validation
The judges' feedback highlighted Nowy's market relevance and execution potential:
Chris Ewing remarked: "You did a great job, Branda Fan! Looking forward to using Nowy to make super fun looking travel experiences a reality for my family in minutes."
Additional audience feedback praised both the pitch delivery and the company's mission, with one attendee noting: "'NOW WE GO!' Loved your pitch and what you are building. Keep grinding. Rooting for you and your team."
Rigorous Q&A Demonstrates Market Readiness
Following her presentation, Fan navigated a challenging three-minute Q&A session where judges probed deeply into Nowy's business model, competitive positioning, and scalability strategy. The thoughtful questioning validated the platform's approach to addressing travel planning's $50 billion conversion gap.
"The judges didn't go easy on us, and I'm grateful for that," Fan reflected. "Their questions pushed us to think deeper about our strategy and reinforced that we're solving a real problem that resonates across demographics."
Building on Strategic Momentum
This competition victory adds to Nowy's impressive recent achievements:
J.P. Morgan Startup Banking Program: Access to $100K in AWS credits
Google Cloud Partnership: $25K in cloud credits with expansion potential to $350K
TEDCO Grant: $10,000 from Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Moxie Awards: 2025 finalist for "Boldness in Business"
Maryland's Thriving Innovation Ecosystem
The Great Pumpkin Pitch exemplifies Maryland's robust support for early-stage technology companies. Hosted at the Maryland Innovation Center in Columbia Gateway, the event brought together investors, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders to celebrate and support the region's startup ecosystem.
Maryland Innovation Center and TEDCO's collaborative programming provides crucial platforms for startups to gain visibility, receive expert feedback, and connect with potential investors and partners.
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. By analyzing user preferences from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube content, Nowy creates intelligent itineraries with routing, mapping, price monitoring, and instant booking capabilities. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Washington D.C., Nowy has facilitated over 100,000 trip creations and maintains a 4.9-star user rating across 500,000+ destinations worldwide.
Learn more at nowy.io
Media Contact: Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
Nowy Accepted into Exclusive J.P. Morgan Startup Banking Program Following Successful Accelerate Breakfast Series Showcase
August 1, 2025
AI Travel Platform Secures Major Financial Partnership Just One Week After Captivating DMV Investors, Gaining Access to $100K AWS Credits and Nationwide Banking Ecosystem
Washington D.C. – July 19, 2025 – Nowy, the innovative AI-powered travel platform transforming social media inspiration into bookable travel experiences, announced today its acceptance into J.P. Morgan's prestigious Startup Banking Program. This strategic partnership was secured just one week after the company's standout performance at the Accelerate Breakfast Series 2025, where J.P. Morgan representatives witnessed Nowy's compelling market demonstration firsthand.
From Showcase to Strategic Partnership in Seven Days
The rapid progression from event showcase to major financial partnership underscores the strong market validation Nowy has achieved in the competitive travel technology sector. J.P. Morgan's sponsorship of the Accelerate Breakfast Series provided direct exposure to Nowy's revolutionary approach to solving travel planning's $50 billion conversion gap.
"I initially thought my only connection to J.P. Morgan was being a Chase credit card holder," said Branda Fan, CEO and Co-founder of Nowy. "But this partnership demonstrates how genuine engagement and authentic vision-sharing can unlock unexpected ecosystem opportunities. This isn't just about banking – it's about accessing a comprehensive startup support network."
Comprehensive Startup Ecosystem Benefits
The J.P. Morgan Startup Banking Program provides Nowy with substantial resources to accelerate growth:
Up to $100,000 in AWS cloud credits to support Nowy's multi-agent AI infrastructure
Nationwide access to J.P. Morgan-sponsored startup events and networking opportunities
Complimentary cap table management and full banking platform designed specifically for startups
Direct ecosystem connections to investors, strategic partners, and fellow startups within J.P. Morgan's extensive network
Scaling AI Infrastructure for Global Growth
The AWS credits component is particularly strategic for Nowy's technology roadmap. With over 100,000 trips already created through the platform and a 4.9-star user rating, the company requires robust cloud infrastructure to support its sophisticated AI models that analyze social media content and generate personalized travel itineraries.
"The AWS credits will be transformational for our multi-AI infrastructure," Fan explained. "As we scale our ability to process travel content from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube into instant bookable trips, having enterprise-grade cloud resources removes a significant growth constraint."
Building on Recent Momentum
This J.P. Morgan partnership continues Nowy's impressive trajectory of strategic relationships and industry recognition:
Google Cloud Partnership: $25,000 in cloud credits with expansion potential to $350,000
TEDCO Grant: $10,000 from Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Moxie Awards: 2025 finalist for "Boldness in Business"
Travel Technology Association: Featured as innovative advocate member
Ecosystem-Driven Growth Strategy
The rapid sequence from investor showcase to major financial partnership exemplifies Nowy's ecosystem-driven approach to business development. By authentically engaging with industry stakeholders and demonstrating real market traction, the company continues to unlock opportunities that accelerate both technological development and market expansion.
"Sometimes the best unexpected opportunities come from just showing up and engaging with genuine questions," Fan noted. "From travel inspiration to instant booked trips, we're building one relationship at a time."
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. The company's proprietary technology analyzes user preferences from social content to create intelligent itineraries with routing, mapping, price monitoring, and instant booking capabilities. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Washington D.C., Nowy serves users across 500,000+ destinations worldwide and maintains industry-leading user satisfaction ratings.
Media Contact: Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
AI Travel Platform Secures Major Financial Partnership Just One Week After Captivating DMV Investors, Gaining Access to $100K AWS Credits and Nationwide Banking Ecosystem
Washington D.C. – July 19, 2025 – Nowy, the innovative AI-powered travel platform transforming social media inspiration into bookable travel experiences, announced today its acceptance into J.P. Morgan's prestigious Startup Banking Program. This strategic partnership was secured just one week after the company's standout performance at the Accelerate Breakfast Series 2025, where J.P. Morgan representatives witnessed Nowy's compelling market demonstration firsthand.
From Showcase to Strategic Partnership in Seven Days
The rapid progression from event showcase to major financial partnership underscores the strong market validation Nowy has achieved in the competitive travel technology sector. J.P. Morgan's sponsorship of the Accelerate Breakfast Series provided direct exposure to Nowy's revolutionary approach to solving travel planning's $50 billion conversion gap.
"I initially thought my only connection to J.P. Morgan was being a Chase credit card holder," said Branda Fan, CEO and Co-founder of Nowy. "But this partnership demonstrates how genuine engagement and authentic vision-sharing can unlock unexpected ecosystem opportunities. This isn't just about banking – it's about accessing a comprehensive startup support network."
Comprehensive Startup Ecosystem Benefits
The J.P. Morgan Startup Banking Program provides Nowy with substantial resources to accelerate growth:
Up to $100,000 in AWS cloud credits to support Nowy's multi-agent AI infrastructure
Nationwide access to J.P. Morgan-sponsored startup events and networking opportunities
Complimentary cap table management and full banking platform designed specifically for startups
Direct ecosystem connections to investors, strategic partners, and fellow startups within J.P. Morgan's extensive network
Scaling AI Infrastructure for Global Growth
The AWS credits component is particularly strategic for Nowy's technology roadmap. With over 100,000 trips already created through the platform and a 4.9-star user rating, the company requires robust cloud infrastructure to support its sophisticated AI models that analyze social media content and generate personalized travel itineraries.
"The AWS credits will be transformational for our multi-AI infrastructure," Fan explained. "As we scale our ability to process travel content from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube into instant bookable trips, having enterprise-grade cloud resources removes a significant growth constraint."
Building on Recent Momentum
This J.P. Morgan partnership continues Nowy's impressive trajectory of strategic relationships and industry recognition:
Google Cloud Partnership: $25,000 in cloud credits with expansion potential to $350,000
TEDCO Grant: $10,000 from Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Moxie Awards: 2025 finalist for "Boldness in Business"
Travel Technology Association: Featured as innovative advocate member
Ecosystem-Driven Growth Strategy
The rapid sequence from investor showcase to major financial partnership exemplifies Nowy's ecosystem-driven approach to business development. By authentically engaging with industry stakeholders and demonstrating real market traction, the company continues to unlock opportunities that accelerate both technological development and market expansion.
"Sometimes the best unexpected opportunities come from just showing up and engaging with genuine questions," Fan noted. "From travel inspiration to instant booked trips, we're building one relationship at a time."
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. The company's proprietary technology analyzes user preferences from social content to create intelligent itineraries with routing, mapping, price monitoring, and instant booking capabilities. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Washington D.C., Nowy serves users across 500,000+ destinations worldwide and maintains industry-leading user satisfaction ratings.
Media Contact: Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
Nowy Captivates Investors and Industry Leaders at Prestigious Accelerate Breakfast Series 2025, Demonstrating Market Demand for AI-Powered Travel Innovation
July 19, 2025
Washington D.C. – July 12, 2025 – Nowy, the revolutionary AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences, delivered a standout performance at the highly selective Accelerate Breakfast Series 2025 on July 10th at the Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center in Reston, VA.
Selected as one of only 6 exhibiting startups from a competitive pool of approximately 75 applicants, Nowy commanded significant attention from the 200+ investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in attendance, validating strong market demand for its innovative solution to travel planning's biggest challenge.
Overwhelming Market Response Validates Nowy's Vision
"Within 30 seconds of seeing our demo, we saw faces light up," said Branda Fan, CEO and Co-founder of Nowy. "Investors immediately understood our value proposition – Nowy serves as a travel friend who knows exactly what you want, bridging the massive gap between social media inspiration and actual trip booking."
The company's exhibition generated exceptional engagement metrics:
Completely sold out of business cards and promotional materials
Distributed 90% of prepared handouts to interested prospects
Continuous foot traffic with non-stop meetings throughout the event
Unanimous positive feedback from investors, mentors, and industry experts
Addressing Travel's $50 Billion Conversion Gap
Nowy's demonstration highlighted a critical market inefficiency: while 73% of travelers save social media travel content, only 12% actually convert that inspiration into booked trips. The company's AI-powered platform eliminates this friction by instantly transforming any travel video, image, or post from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube into personalized, bookable itineraries.
"The gap between 'I want to go there' and 'I'm booking this trip' represents a $50 billion opportunity," Fan explained to attendees. "Our users have already proven the solution works – they've turned Nowy into a verb, saying 'Go travel? Nowy it!'"
Strategic Partnerships Fuel Growth Trajectory
The Accelerate Breakfast Series appearance comes on the heels of significant momentum for the Washington D.C.-based startup:
Google Cloud Partnership: Recently accepted into Google for Startups Innovate Program with $25,000 in cloud credits and potential expansion to $350,000
TEDCO Grant: Awarded $10,000 from Maryland Technology Development Corporation's Rural Business Innovation Initiative
Industry Recognition: Named finalist for the prestigious 2025 Moxie Awards for "Boldness in Business"
Building Community Through Innovation
Beyond investor interest, Nowy's exhibition fostered genuine community connections. Attendees enthusiastically engaged with the company's new mascot, collected custom Nowy pins, and downloaded the mobile application for immediate testing. The authentic enthusiasm demonstrated the platform's ability to create emotional connections – a crucial factor in travel decision-making.
Expanding the DMV Startup Ecosystem
"Events like Accelerate Breakfast Series showcase the incredible innovation happening in the DMV region," Fan noted. "We're grateful to Lisa Shapiro and J. David Harvey from Mason Enterprise™ for creating such an impactful platform for startups to connect with the investment community."
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. By analyzing user preferences from social content, Nowy creates intelligent itineraries complete with routing, mapping, instant booking capabilities, and price monitoring features. Founded in 2024 and based in Washington D.C., Nowy has facilitated over 100,000 trip creations and maintains a 4.9-star app rating from users across 500,000+ destinations worldwide.
Media Contact: Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
Washington D.C. – July 12, 2025 – Nowy, the revolutionary AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences, delivered a standout performance at the highly selective Accelerate Breakfast Series 2025 on July 10th at the Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center in Reston, VA.
Selected as one of only 6 exhibiting startups from a competitive pool of approximately 75 applicants, Nowy commanded significant attention from the 200+ investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in attendance, validating strong market demand for its innovative solution to travel planning's biggest challenge.
Overwhelming Market Response Validates Nowy's Vision
"Within 30 seconds of seeing our demo, we saw faces light up," said Branda Fan, CEO and Co-founder of Nowy. "Investors immediately understood our value proposition – Nowy serves as a travel friend who knows exactly what you want, bridging the massive gap between social media inspiration and actual trip booking."
The company's exhibition generated exceptional engagement metrics:
Completely sold out of business cards and promotional materials
Distributed 90% of prepared handouts to interested prospects
Continuous foot traffic with non-stop meetings throughout the event
Unanimous positive feedback from investors, mentors, and industry experts
Addressing Travel's $50 Billion Conversion Gap
Nowy's demonstration highlighted a critical market inefficiency: while 73% of travelers save social media travel content, only 12% actually convert that inspiration into booked trips. The company's AI-powered platform eliminates this friction by instantly transforming any travel video, image, or post from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube into personalized, bookable itineraries.
"The gap between 'I want to go there' and 'I'm booking this trip' represents a $50 billion opportunity," Fan explained to attendees. "Our users have already proven the solution works – they've turned Nowy into a verb, saying 'Go travel? Nowy it!'"
Strategic Partnerships Fuel Growth Trajectory
The Accelerate Breakfast Series appearance comes on the heels of significant momentum for the Washington D.C.-based startup:
Google Cloud Partnership: Recently accepted into Google for Startups Innovate Program with $25,000 in cloud credits and potential expansion to $350,000
TEDCO Grant: Awarded $10,000 from Maryland Technology Development Corporation's Rural Business Innovation Initiative
Industry Recognition: Named finalist for the prestigious 2025 Moxie Awards for "Boldness in Business"
Building Community Through Innovation
Beyond investor interest, Nowy's exhibition fostered genuine community connections. Attendees enthusiastically engaged with the company's new mascot, collected custom Nowy pins, and downloaded the mobile application for immediate testing. The authentic enthusiasm demonstrated the platform's ability to create emotional connections – a crucial factor in travel decision-making.
Expanding the DMV Startup Ecosystem
"Events like Accelerate Breakfast Series showcase the incredible innovation happening in the DMV region," Fan noted. "We're grateful to Lisa Shapiro and J. David Harvey from Mason Enterprise™ for creating such an impactful platform for startups to connect with the investment community."
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. By analyzing user preferences from social content, Nowy creates intelligent itineraries complete with routing, mapping, instant booking capabilities, and price monitoring features. Founded in 2024 and based in Washington D.C., Nowy has facilitated over 100,000 trip creations and maintains a 4.9-star app rating from users across 500,000+ destinations worldwide.
Media Contact: Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
🎉Nowy Accepted into Google Cloud Startup Innovate Program, Receives $25,000 in Cloud Credits
July 1, 2025
Washington D.C. – June 25, 2025 – Nowy, an emerging leader in travel AI, is proud to announce it has been accepted into the Google Cloud Startup Innovate Program and awarded $25,000 in Google Cloud credits. The credits will accelerate Nowy's development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions for the travel industry.
The Google Cloud credits will empower Nowy to further enhance its proprietary AI models to create unique trips, which are at the core of its innovative travel platform. The program specifically recognizes Nowy's distinctive approach to transforming social media content into personalized travel experiences, underscoring the potential of its technology to revolutionize how users plan and experience travel.
As part of the program, Nowy received cloud credits specifically designed to support the scaling of AI workloads, with potential expansion up to $350,000 as the company grows.
Transforming Travel Planning Through AI
Nowy's platform transforms social media content—videos, images, and posts—into personalized, instantly bookable travel itineraries. The Google Cloud partnership will enable Nowy to leverage advanced AI technologies including TPU optimization for machine learning workloads, Model Armor for AI safety, and global cloud infrastructure to deliver faster, more intelligent travel recommendations.
"This program has been transformative for our technical architecture and business trajectory," said Branda Fan, CEO and Co-founder of Nowy. "Having direct access to the engineers who built Gemini and learning about TPU optimization strategies that could reduce our AI processing costs by 2.5x—that's the kind of insight you can't get anywhere else. Google Cloud isn't just providing credits; they're providing a true partnership to help us scale responsibly."
Technical Innovation Focus
With the Google Cloud credits and technical guidance, Nowy plans to migrate from its current infrastructure to leverage Google's AI-first cloud platform, implementing advanced security measures through Model Armor for user safety, and optimizing its multi-agent AI system for global deployment using Google's private network infrastructure.
The collaboration provides Nowy with ongoing access to dedicated account management, customer engineering support, and Google's extensive AI/ML toolkit to continue innovating in the competitive travel technology space.
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. By analyzing user preferences from social content, Nowy creates intelligent itineraries complete with routing, mapping, and instant booking capabilities. Founded in 2024, Nowy is based in Washington D.C. and is advancing the future of spontaneous travel planning.
Learn more at nowy.io
Media Contact:
Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
Washington D.C. – June 25, 2025 – Nowy, an emerging leader in travel AI, is proud to announce it has been accepted into the Google Cloud Startup Innovate Program and awarded $25,000 in Google Cloud credits. The credits will accelerate Nowy's development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions for the travel industry.
The Google Cloud credits will empower Nowy to further enhance its proprietary AI models to create unique trips, which are at the core of its innovative travel platform. The program specifically recognizes Nowy's distinctive approach to transforming social media content into personalized travel experiences, underscoring the potential of its technology to revolutionize how users plan and experience travel.
As part of the program, Nowy received cloud credits specifically designed to support the scaling of AI workloads, with potential expansion up to $350,000 as the company grows.
Transforming Travel Planning Through AI
Nowy's platform transforms social media content—videos, images, and posts—into personalized, instantly bookable travel itineraries. The Google Cloud partnership will enable Nowy to leverage advanced AI technologies including TPU optimization for machine learning workloads, Model Armor for AI safety, and global cloud infrastructure to deliver faster, more intelligent travel recommendations.
"This program has been transformative for our technical architecture and business trajectory," said Branda Fan, CEO and Co-founder of Nowy. "Having direct access to the engineers who built Gemini and learning about TPU optimization strategies that could reduce our AI processing costs by 2.5x—that's the kind of insight you can't get anywhere else. Google Cloud isn't just providing credits; they're providing a true partnership to help us scale responsibly."
Technical Innovation Focus
With the Google Cloud credits and technical guidance, Nowy plans to migrate from its current infrastructure to leverage Google's AI-first cloud platform, implementing advanced security measures through Model Armor for user safety, and optimizing its multi-agent AI system for global deployment using Google's private network infrastructure.
The collaboration provides Nowy with ongoing access to dedicated account management, customer engineering support, and Google's extensive AI/ML toolkit to continue innovating in the competitive travel technology space.
About Nowy
Nowy is an AI-powered travel platform that transforms social media inspiration into personalized, bookable travel experiences. By analyzing user preferences from social content, Nowy creates intelligent itineraries complete with routing, mapping, and instant booking capabilities. Founded in 2024, Nowy is based in Washington D.C. and is advancing the future of spontaneous travel planning.
Learn more at nowy.io
Media Contact:
Branda Fan, CEO & Co-founder
branda.fan@nowy.io
nowy.io
Nowy Secures $10,000 Grant from TEDCO's Rural Business Innovation Initiative to Propel Travel AI Development
June 20, 2025
Frederick,MD – June 25, 2025 – Nowy, an innovative AI-powered travel content planner, today announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)'s Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBII). This funding will further accelerate Nowy's mission to revolutionize personalized travel experiences.
The TEDCO RBII grant specifically supports small and early-stage technology-based companies in rural Maryland, providing crucial business and technical assistance. The program also offers ongoing professional mentoring and targeted project support to help companies overcome hurdles and advance to their next growth level.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support from TEDCO's Rural Business Innovation Initiative," said Branda Fan, CEO, Nowy. "This grant, coupled with the valuable mentorship provided through the RBII program, will be instrumental in enhancing our AI capabilities and expanding our reach. It underscores our commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions that simplify trip planning and empower travelers to create truly personalized journeys."
About Nowy: Nowy is an artificial intelligence-driven travel content planner designed to transform how individuals discover, plan, and experience travel. Its platform enables users to convert inspiration from diverse social media platforms and online content into personalized, visual, and bookable itineraries. Visit at: https://nowy.io/.
About TEDCO: TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, is a leading source of funding and resources for Maryland-based technology companies. TEDCO's mission is to enhance technology commercialization and provide technical and business assistance to small and early-stage companies, particularly in rural Maryland, to foster economic growth. Visit at: https://www.tedcomd.com/resources/rural-business-innovation-initiative.
Frederick,MD – June 25, 2025 – Nowy, an innovative AI-powered travel content planner, today announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)'s Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBII). This funding will further accelerate Nowy's mission to revolutionize personalized travel experiences.
The TEDCO RBII grant specifically supports small and early-stage technology-based companies in rural Maryland, providing crucial business and technical assistance. The program also offers ongoing professional mentoring and targeted project support to help companies overcome hurdles and advance to their next growth level.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support from TEDCO's Rural Business Innovation Initiative," said Branda Fan, CEO, Nowy. "This grant, coupled with the valuable mentorship provided through the RBII program, will be instrumental in enhancing our AI capabilities and expanding our reach. It underscores our commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions that simplify trip planning and empower travelers to create truly personalized journeys."
About Nowy: Nowy is an artificial intelligence-driven travel content planner designed to transform how individuals discover, plan, and experience travel. Its platform enables users to convert inspiration from diverse social media platforms and online content into personalized, visual, and bookable itineraries. Visit at: https://nowy.io/.
About TEDCO: TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, is a leading source of funding and resources for Maryland-based technology companies. TEDCO's mission is to enhance technology commercialization and provide technical and business assistance to small and early-stage companies, particularly in rural Maryland, to foster economic growth. Visit at: https://www.tedcomd.com/resources/rural-business-innovation-initiative.
🏆 Nowy Named Finalist for Prestigious 2025 Moxie Award for Boldness in TravelTech
June 13, 2025
Washington D.C., – June 25, 2025 – Nowy, the innovative AI-powered travel content planner, is proud to announce it has been selected as a finalist for the highly coveted 2025 Moxie Awards. This recognition celebrates organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that demonstrate "Boldness in Business" through innovation, growth, industry leadership, and community service.
Being named a Moxie Award Finalist is a significant honor that acknowledges Nowy's distinctive approach to transforming the travel industry. The company's AI-driven platform converts diverse social media inspiration into personalized, visual, and bookable itineraries, simplifying trip planning for users.
"Just to be a nominee is a validation of our tireless pursuit of innovation. We couldn't be more excited!" said Branda Fan, CEO, Nowy. "This achievement is a testament to our incredible team of dreamers and doers who are committed to challenging the status quo in travel technology. We are honored to be recognized alongside DC’s most innovative organizations."
The Moxie Awards culminate in a gala dinner on October 30, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, where winners will be announced. Full list here.
About Nowy: Nowy is a one-stop travel social media platform and AI-powered travel content planner designed to make planning and experiencing the perfect trip easier than ever before. It empowers users to share their trip stories and plan their next dream trip from inspirational ideas, complete with routing, mapping, and instant bookings.Visit at: https://nowy.io/.
About Moxie Award DC: The Moxie Award is a coveted honor for businesses, non-profits, and associations in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, established in 2017. It celebrates organizations that demonstrate "Boldness in Business" and recognizes them for their innovation, growth, industry leadership, and community service. The awards program culminates in a gala dinner where winners are announced.
Contact: Branda Fan, CEO, branda.fan@nowy.io, https://nowy.io/
Washington D.C., – June 25, 2025 – Nowy, the innovative AI-powered travel content planner, is proud to announce it has been selected as a finalist for the highly coveted 2025 Moxie Awards. This recognition celebrates organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that demonstrate "Boldness in Business" through innovation, growth, industry leadership, and community service.
Being named a Moxie Award Finalist is a significant honor that acknowledges Nowy's distinctive approach to transforming the travel industry. The company's AI-driven platform converts diverse social media inspiration into personalized, visual, and bookable itineraries, simplifying trip planning for users.
"Just to be a nominee is a validation of our tireless pursuit of innovation. We couldn't be more excited!" said Branda Fan, CEO, Nowy. "This achievement is a testament to our incredible team of dreamers and doers who are committed to challenging the status quo in travel technology. We are honored to be recognized alongside DC’s most innovative organizations."
The Moxie Awards culminate in a gala dinner on October 30, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, where winners will be announced. Full list here.
About Nowy: Nowy is a one-stop travel social media platform and AI-powered travel content planner designed to make planning and experiencing the perfect trip easier than ever before. It empowers users to share their trip stories and plan their next dream trip from inspirational ideas, complete with routing, mapping, and instant bookings.Visit at: https://nowy.io/.
About Moxie Award DC: The Moxie Award is a coveted honor for businesses, non-profits, and associations in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, established in 2017. It celebrates organizations that demonstrate "Boldness in Business" and recognizes them for their innovation, growth, industry leadership, and community service. The awards program culminates in a gala dinner where winners are announced.
Contact: Branda Fan, CEO, branda.fan@nowy.io, https://nowy.io/
Nowy to Showcase AI Travel Innovation at Accelerate Breakfast Series
June 10, 2025
Nowy to Showcase AI Travel Innovation at Accelerate Breakfast Series 2025
Reston Virginia, – June 10, 2025 – Nowy, the cutting-edge AI-powered travel content planner, is pleased to announce its participation as an exhibiting company at the upcoming Accelerate Breakfast Series event on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center in Reston, VA.
The Accelerate Breakfast Series is a premier gathering connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders across the DMV region. While five high-growth companies will present on stage, Nowy will be among a select few startups chosen to exhibit their innovations, offering attendees a unique opportunity for hands-on engagement with its groundbreaking technology.
"We are thrilled to exhibit at the Accelerate Breakfast Series," said Branda Fan, CEO, Nowy. "This event provides an invaluable platform to showcase how Nowy is transforming travel planning by converting social media inspiration into personalized, bookable itineraries. We look forward to connecting with investors, industry leaders, and fellow innovators to share our vision for the future of travel."
Nowy’s participation will allow attendees to experience firsthand its mobile application, which leverages AI to simplify trip planning and offer full-trip price watch features. This exhibition will foster strategic networking and dialogue within the region's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
About Nowy:
Nowy is an artificial intelligence-driven travel content planner designed to transform how individuals discover, plan, and experience travel. Its platform enables users to convert inspiration from diverse social media platforms and online content into personalized, visual, and bookable itineraries. Visit at: https://nowy.io/.
For Those Who Wish to Attend:
The Accelerate Breakfast Series event will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center in Reston, VA. Tickets are priced at $35 for entrepreneurs, investors, and non-profits, and $75 for other business professionals. The event offers significant networking opportunities before and after presentations, with a focus on innovation and diverse founders from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C..
Nowy to Showcase AI Travel Innovation at Accelerate Breakfast Series 2025
Reston Virginia, – June 10, 2025 – Nowy, the cutting-edge AI-powered travel content planner, is pleased to announce its participation as an exhibiting company at the upcoming Accelerate Breakfast Series event on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center in Reston, VA.
The Accelerate Breakfast Series is a premier gathering connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders across the DMV region. While five high-growth companies will present on stage, Nowy will be among a select few startups chosen to exhibit their innovations, offering attendees a unique opportunity for hands-on engagement with its groundbreaking technology.
"We are thrilled to exhibit at the Accelerate Breakfast Series," said Branda Fan, CEO, Nowy. "This event provides an invaluable platform to showcase how Nowy is transforming travel planning by converting social media inspiration into personalized, bookable itineraries. We look forward to connecting with investors, industry leaders, and fellow innovators to share our vision for the future of travel."
Nowy’s participation will allow attendees to experience firsthand its mobile application, which leverages AI to simplify trip planning and offer full-trip price watch features. This exhibition will foster strategic networking and dialogue within the region's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
About Nowy:
Nowy is an artificial intelligence-driven travel content planner designed to transform how individuals discover, plan, and experience travel. Its platform enables users to convert inspiration from diverse social media platforms and online content into personalized, visual, and bookable itineraries. Visit at: https://nowy.io/.
For Those Who Wish to Attend:
The Accelerate Breakfast Series event will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center in Reston, VA. Tickets are priced at $35 for entrepreneurs, investors, and non-profits, and $75 for other business professionals. The event offers significant networking opportunities before and after presentations, with a focus on innovation and diverse founders from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C..
Nowy in Travel Tech Summit 2025
May 7, 2025
Founder of Nowy will speak at the Annual Policy and Innovation Showcase on Wednesday, May 7th at Capitol Hill
May 7, 2024
Washington,DC. April 16, 2025 — Today, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the travel technology industry, announced the panel discussions they will hold at their second annual Policy and Innovation Showcase on Wednesday, May 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Cannon Caucus Room.
“Navigating the Unique Needs of Travel Tech Startups,” will focus on unique needs and challenges facing travel tech startups—from accessing capital to navigating the complex tax and regulatory landscapes. Panelists include:
Tomasz Pawliszyn, CEO of AirHelp;
Branda Fan, Founder and CEO of Nowy, and
Cara Whitehill, Vice President at Thayer Investment Partners, with
Brandon Palumbo, Director of Policy and Government Relations of Travel Tech as moderator.
Learn more about Travel Tech’s Policy & Innovation Showcase at https://traveltech.org/policy-innovation-showcase/
Washington,DC. April 16, 2025 — Today, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the travel technology industry, announced the panel discussions they will hold at their second annual Policy and Innovation Showcase on Wednesday, May 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Cannon Caucus Room.
“Navigating the Unique Needs of Travel Tech Startups,” will focus on unique needs and challenges facing travel tech startups—from accessing capital to navigating the complex tax and regulatory landscapes. Panelists include:
Tomasz Pawliszyn, CEO of AirHelp;
Branda Fan, Founder and CEO of Nowy, and
Cara Whitehill, Vice President at Thayer Investment Partners, with
Brandon Palumbo, Director of Policy and Government Relations of Travel Tech as moderator.
Learn more about Travel Tech’s Policy & Innovation Showcase at https://traveltech.org/policy-innovation-showcase/