Tech Strategies Redefining the Travel Industry: Mike Jones on Transforming loveholidays and Ushering in Innovation

Ever wondered how failure can fuel success?

In our latest podcast episode, we’re joined by Mike Jones, CTO of loveholidays, who takes us on a captivating journey from experiencing nine startup failures in one year to leading two major companies to astounding success. 

Mike shares how these setbacks became the foundation for resilience, innovation, and growth, helping loveholidays become a tech powerhouse in the travel industry.

💡 What’s inside this episode?

• The tech-driven transformation of loveholidays, including the shift from monolithic systems to service-oriented architecture.
• How Generative AI is revolutionising operations, from content creation to customer service.
• The importance of diverse talent and co-located, cross-functional teams in driving innovation.

🎙️ Mike shares how strategic leadership and the seamless alignment of technology with business goals have propelled a 'technology company that just happens to be in travel' to industry frontrunner status. His insights are packed with actionable lessons for anyone navigating the dynamic intersection of business and tech

As Mike puts it best: "You either win or learn." It's a mindset that resonates deeply throughout this conversation.

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