30 Years in 30 Minutes

Billion-Dollar Founder Of KAYAK Paul English: What He Wishes He Learned in His 20s

Michael Oved Season 1 Episode 2

How was KAYAK founded? In spite of the billion-dollar company's success, what does its founder wish he did in his 20s? Learn that – and more – with Paul English.

In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with Paul English, the founder of KAYAK (the travel metasearch engine KAYAK, which sold for $1.8 billion to Priceline, and which was later acquired by Booking Holdings for $2.1 billion). Where did the name KAYAK come from? How can one develop the skills of an entrepreneur as a young adult – in college and as a young professional? And what are the most important lessons he learned on his entrepreneurial journey? You’ll learn all that – and more – on this episode of “30 Years in 30 Minutes.”

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