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“I really believe I didn’t get my first real job until I was 43.” \u2014 travel startup CEO David Weiss of Whimstay.<\/p>\n

The Gritdaily Podcast<\/a> dives into the exciting world of startups and shares journeys and advice from the industry. In this episode, host Sebastian Rusk interviews\u00a0<\/strong>Whimstay<\/a>\u00a0CEO\u00a0David Weiss about his career journey, his rise to CEO, and his vision for Whimstay. Whimstay is a company that facilitates travelers to book vacation properties.<\/p>\n

In this episode, you can listen as they discuss David’s roots. He shares about where he came from, how he got started, and what led him to Whimstay. David also shares about his team at Whimstay and the company’s recent partnership with Google<\/a> Travel. You can also learn about what products and features are set to be released to enhance the search experience, engagement with guests, flexibility for travelers, and conversion for property owners. They also discuss the company’s expansion across North America and Europe at the end of the year. If you want to learn more about startups and vacation rentals, this is an excellent episode for you!<\/p>\n

Click this link to learn more about David, Whimstay’s success thus far, and the company’s exciting path forward.<\/a><\/p>\n

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