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Hi there,

We’re very excited to announce that applications are now open for this year’s FutureTravel Pitch Competition.

I’ve been thinking about past editions and what makes a startup truly stand out. The best teams bring more than a good idea or solid traction. They bring clarity: why the problem matters, why they care, and what makes their approach uniquely theirs.

At FutureTravel, we’ve taken this seriously from the start. Supporting early-stage startups isn’t a side note or a numbers game for us, it’s part of the core. We create the conditions for real visibility, conversations, and connections. And every year, we hear how much that space matters.

The prize package is amazing designed to be genuinely useful for early-stage teams. But what founders value most is often simpler: that moment when someone in the room really gets what they’re building, and wants to be part of it.

Applications are open until June 29, but my advice is: don’t wait until the last minute :)

Before checking out

Not funding rounds. Not product launches. Not deals. Just a couple of things we read this week that made us think about what’s shifting under the surface…

✈️ Boeing is fixing its culture.
Safety issues, misaligned incentives, and leadership disconnects. This piece on Boeing reads like a warning (and a reminder!) to any large-scale travel operator: culture is infrastructure. (via Inc.com)

See you next week,
Ana

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