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Steve Singh on evolution from archaic systems to perfect trip
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December 10, 2024
Steve Singh, an investor in Center, Otto, Troop and Spotnana, discusses how AI, cloud technology and open architecture will modernize business travel booking and why he feels "energized" by emerging...
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CEO Spotlight: Steve Singh of Spotnana
By Linda Fox
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August 29, 2024
Steve Singh was announced as CEO of Spotnana in June, adding to his existing roles of executive chairman of Direct Travel, Troop, Spotnana and Center as well as other technology companies. He is also...
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Steve Singh's latest business travel startup lands $6M for AI agent
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August 22, 2024
Singh will serve as executive chairman of Otto, which is creating an AI-powered travel assistant to plan, book and support business travelers during a trip.
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Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?
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April 17, 2024
PhocusWire talks to Steve Singh, Concur co-founder and former CEO turned travel startup investor, on how technology is keeping the drive for the "perfect trip" alive.
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Concur founder Steve Singh and investors acquire Direct Travel
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April 2, 2024
Direct Travel will integrate technology from Center, Spotnana and Troop as well as its own AI technology to create a more joined up experience for business travelers.
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Concur aims to drive automation, improve user experience with updates
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March 19, 2024
Key elements of the updates, launched at its Fusion event in the U.S. this week, include enhancing Concur Travel, a partnership with Mastercard and further automating Concur Expense.
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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
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January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024.
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Troop adds $11M in funding for meetings tech push
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March 30, 2023
The investment was led by Durable Capital Partners and Madrona Venture Group with All Iron Ventures and Conexo Ventures also participating.
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Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work
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September 22, 2022
Here's how employers can preserve employee mental health in business travel programs - which also helps attract and retain talent during a pivotal time for companies.
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Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
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July 14, 2022
Chooose specializes in the integration of climate action options in the customer booking process.
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VIDEO: Concur founder Steve Singh on next-gen business travel
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December 8, 2021
Investor Steve Singh discusses why he's optimistic about the future of business travel - and how both the technology architecture and the business models will change in the years ahead.
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VIDEO: Building in stealth, launching and early phases for startups
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November 5, 2021
The co-founder and CEO of the newest corporate travel startup, Spotnana, discusses why and how the company launched in stealth mode.
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Corporate travel startup backed by Concur founder launches with $41M raised
By Mitra Sorrells
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September 23, 2021
Spotnana uses a cloud-based, API-friendly platform to provide unbundled travel services and automation to global corporations and travel companies.
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Wake-up call: Prioritizing technology investment in travel and hospitality in 2021
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July 9, 2021
COVID-19 was not simply a disruption to the way things were. It was an awakening to the way things are - and the way they will continue to be.
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