April 15, 2026 — The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) will host its April Start-Up Member Meet-Up on Tuesday, April 28th, featuring Eugenia Dunaeva for a candid discussion on “What Makes a Travel Tech Start-Up Fundable in the Age of AI.”
Drawing on her extensive background as an angel investor and former director at Expedia Group and Meta, Dunaeva will share essential insights into what investors are looking for as AI reshapes the travel landscape. Her presentation will focus on three critical pillars for modern founders: what makes a start-up fundable today, where AI is creating value in travel, and how to take an ecosystem approach to growth.
Travel Tech’s monthly Start-Up Member Meet-Ups featuring speakers like Dunaeva are reserved for our Start-Up members. Interested in attending this session and learning more about our membership benefits? Join Us!
About the Speaker: Eugenia Dunaeva
Eugenia Dunaeva is a seasoned technology leader and investor with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation. She is currently a Board Advisor to TravelAI and a Partner at DVC while also being x-Meta and x-Expedia. She has built multi-million-dollar revenue ecosystems and managed strategic alliances with global giants like Microsoft and Adobe. Today, she advises and invests in high-growth AI ventures, helping the next generation of travel tech founders navigate the complexities of global scaling and institutional funding.
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The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) empowers traveler choice by advocating for public policy that promotes transparency, competition and innovation. Travel Tech represents travel technology innovators ranging from dynamic startups, small, and midsize businesses to leading online travel agencies, metasearch engines, short-term rental platforms, global distribution systems, and travel management companies.
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