Terry Jones
Terry Jones is a pioneering technology entrepreneur and one of the architects of online travel. He founded Travelocity, helping define how consumers book travel online, and later co-founded Kayak, which went on to be acquired for $1.8 billion. Terry has spent decades advising boards and leadership teams on innovation and digital transformation, and he is the author of Innovation On and Disruption Off, two books that explore how organizations drive change without breaking what already works.
Erik Blachford
Erik Blachford helped pioneer the online travel industry as a founding executive at Expedia, eventually serving as its CEO. Since then, he’s built a career as a board member and investor in iconic consumer tech companies, including more than 20 years on the board at Zillow. In this episode, Erik shares a wide range of insights on CEO leadership, company culture, board governance, and the future of AI. We also talk about his early jobs in adventure travel, his theater background, and how storytelling and cadence shape enduring organizations.