Team

"The transportation of people and goods is such a critical part of today’s world, yet the systems used in the ecosystem are incredibly antiquated. My desire is to remove pain points and improve the process through innovation.”

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Amy brings 25+ years of industry experience to her role as CEO, where she directs venture investments and innovation programming. Before joining the team in 2018, Amy was a founding member of Virgin America, spending 14 years in roles spanning strategy, corporate program leadership, commercial and revenue development, and technology initiatives, including eCommerce, reservations systems and guest products. Her final position was Managing Director, Virgin America Integration, where she led the $4B integration into Alaska Airlines. Earlier in her career, Amy worked in revenue management and corporate development at Continental Airlines. Amy holds an MBA from the University of South Carolina and a BS from American University. She is on the Advisory Board for Women in Travel and Hospitality, the Leadership Society for Global Corporate Venturing, and was previously on the Board for JetBlue Foundation. Amy has received multiple recognitions, including Emerging Leader and 5x Powerlist member from Global Corporate Venturing and Silicon Valley Business Journal Woman of Influence in 2022.

"Tomorrow's travelers won't just visit places; they'll experience them through technologies and perspectives we can barely imagine today, making every journey a gateway to wonder."

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Arielle has held a number of executive roles across the travel and transportation industry over the past 18 years. She has been CFO of Northvolt N.A. and Ohmium International. Arielle was also Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets and Strategic Finance at BBAM, an alternative asset manager with $20 billion of AUM. She started her career at Citi Investment Banking in the Global Industrials Group focusing on travel and transportation. Arielle has raised over $4 billion of public and private equity, structured and closed $10+ billion of debt, managed and sold a public company, and completed $11+ billion of M&A transactions.

Arielle graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College with an A.B. in Government. She lives with her husband and daughter in San Francisco.

“COVID-19 accelerated disruption in the travel and hospitality industries. Beyond needing to overcome short-term challenges like those related to health and safety, it placed a renewed focus on building sustainable travel businesses. I’m excited to help define the future of travel, working to diversify and accelerate revenue generation and integrate game-changing cost-saving solutions.”

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As Managing Director of Operations and Partnerships, Stephen develops strategic partnerships and deployment opportunities that connect portfolio companies with our network of partners. He drives innovation adoption across industry partners, translating emerging technologies into compelling value propositions for stakeholders. Stephen leverages over a decade of airline industry and operational expertise, having previously served as Manager for Strategic Planning on JetBlue’s Corporate Strategy team where he managed a $150M capex budget. During his time at JetBlue, he spearheaded initiatives including the company-wide prioritization process overhaul, COVID-19 response strategy, and comprehensive strategy refresh. Prior to joining JetBlue, Stephen was a travel entrepreneur, having developed an airport retail concept focused on lucrative business travelers. Stephen holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, an MA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA from the University of Michigan.

“Travel and transportation represent one of the largest and most fragmented markets in the world, long overdue for disruption. Startups leveraging enterprise and frontier technologies are reshaping how people and businesses move. It’s an exciting time to back founders driving this transformation.”

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Ryan brings over 15 years of venture capital and startup experience, with his portfolio companies generating more than $4 billion in aggregate value including leading investments in two unicorn companies. Previously, Ryan held investment and operating positions across multiple growth-stage companies. As Director at Cryptic Labs, he specialized in cybersecurity and Web3 investments. At Pegasus Tech Ventures, he focused on enterprise SaaS opportunities. His operating experience includes leading business operations at Strongwatch, a cybersecurity firm and serving as Head of Growth at Common, an AI conversations platform. Ryan earned his MBA from Cornell University and holds a B.S. from Arizona State University. He serves as a Board Member for the nonprofit Asian Tech Collective, mentors at Techstars, Alchemist, and 500 Startups. Ryan has also been recognized as a Rising Star and Emerging Leader from Global Corporate Venturing.

“The nature of travel is changing, it’s in a period of transition through technologies, availability and capability. It’s changing the way we think of travel, look at travel and the way we use travel. I’m thrilled to be a part of the team helping to innovate and bring creative solutions to the travel and hospitality industry.”

With over 25 years of experience—including key operational roles at Continental Airlines and JetBlue Airways—Jennifer brings deep industry expertise and a strong track record of driving innovation. Early in her career, she transitioned from airport operations to the operations control center, where she was directly responsible for coordinating the safe and on-time operation of over 1,000 daily flights. She later moved to the IT team as a product manager, overseeing a portfolio of 20+ solutions spanning crew scheduling to irregular operations recovery. Since joining the team in 2022, Jennifer has led four innovation sprints, sourced over 300 startups, and facilitated more than 30 proof-of-concept initiatives and strategic partnerships. In 2024, Jennifer was recognized as one of the Top 50 Rising Stars by Global Corporate Venturing and serves as a mentor for the Latinas in Tech organization. She is a certified Project Manager (PMP) and holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Houston.

"The magic of travel creates some of life’s most meaningful moments. Being able to invest in technologies across enterprise and frontier innovation that expand those connections and open new possibilities for exploration is truly inspiring."

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Stefan has held investment roles with a focus on enterprise software, AI, and future of work over the past five years. He was on the investment team at Mendoza Ventures and Bright Ventures. Previously Stefan worked in Structured Products at Bank of America and helped implement two financial technology products into the bank platform. Stefan has helped raise $150+ million of LP capital within Venture Capital, led diligence and underwriting for 11 initial and follow-on investments, and has originated $1+ billion in equity notes. Stefan graduated from Boston College with an B.S. in Finance and earned his MBA at the Yale School of Management. He serves as the Emerging Venture Capitalists Association San Francisco Bay Area Co-Lead, mentors at Venture Forward, and volunteers for VCFamilia and SomosVC.

“There is so much opportunity for technology to completely change what travel will look like in the future.”

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Anna brings three years of venture capital communications and marketing experience, with a focus on brand strategy, content development, and digital engagement. She leads the firm's content strategy and manages the digital presence across social media, newsletters, and thought leadership platforms. Anna also provides strategic marketing and PR support to portfolio companies, including media relations, press release development, announcement amplification, and high-impact event placement. Previously, Anna worked in digital marketing at the University of Washington, where she also earned her B.A. in Business Administration.

“The aviation industry has empowered individuals to aspire for greater achievements, explore new horizons, and deepen their understanding of the world’s vastness. However, it is essential to acknowledge that aircrafts contribute significantly to CO2 emissions, underscoring the imperative for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors to take action and seek scalable solutions.”

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Eliza has worked in the financial services industry across various roles, accumulating five years of experience. She began her career in investment banking, focusing on the advanced transportation and broader technology sectors. As an investment banking analyst at Nomura, she advised on a capital raise for a publicly traded company in the battery technology space. She also worked as an investment banking analyst at 7 Mile Advisors, a boutique investment bank acquired by Houlihan Lokey. Prior to transitioning into investment banking, Eliza served as an analyst in the Private Wealth Management division of Goldman Sachs, where she covered a portfolio with $8B in AUM. She started her career with Macquarie Group in Philadelphia. Eliza holds a B.S. in Economics and Finance from Drexel University. Eliza is a member of Emerging Venture Capitalist Association San Francisco and Women in Venture Capital.

“By making a commitment to preserving the Earth’s natural resources, we can create a lasting change in the environment. As a supporter of this environmental and social movement, the travel industry’s improvements in sustainability and protection continue to be meaningful to me.”

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France is responsible for the day-to-day operations of managing the office. This includes facilitating communications between various departments, planning collaborative events, and organizing volunteer service projects with partners and affiliates. Prior to joining the company, she worked in various fields such as business operations, communications, and strategic marketing at Oracle Corporation, Entera, Chaincast Networks, and Davis Wick Consulting. France earned a B.S. in Economics from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.