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Published Sep 29, 2023

OpenAI taps Jony Ive for “iPhone for AI," FTC/Amazon + Roam Around CEO Shie Gabbai | E1820

Join Jason Calacanis as he delves into the FTC's groundbreaking antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, explores OpenAI's ambitious project with Jony Ive to revolutionize AI hardware, and uncovers Roam Around's innovative use of AI for personalized travel experiences.
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  • AI Travel Shift

    Roam Around is revolutionizing travel planning by leveraging AI to create personalized itineraries. highlights how AI will transform the travel industry, making it more efficient and personalized. , CEO of Roam Around, explains that their app allows users to generate complete itineraries with just a few inputs, such as "two days in Barcelona," and offers actionable options like booking activities directly 1. This approach contrasts with traditional methods, where users must research and verify details themselves 2.

    You can quickly share it via SMS, email, WhatsApp, whatever.

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    The integration of multimodal AI and advancements like Meta AI glasses further enhance the travel experience, offering real-time information and personalized recommendations 3.

       

    Business Strategy

    Roam Around's business model capitalizes on affiliate partnerships within the travel industry. outlines their strategy to earn commissions on activities, hotels, and flights, with a focus on activities where they currently earn 8% per booking 4. They aim to increase this to 20% by establishing direct relationships with service providers.

    Our bread and butter is actually activities, hotels, you do earn money on flights, you earn almost nothing.

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    Additionally, Roam Around plans to evolve its AI model into a service, offering fine-tuned itineraries to other travel startups, thereby expanding their revenue streams 5.

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