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The company was formed in 2001 by three IT professionals, Gareth Williams, Barry Smith and Bonamy Grimes, after one of them was frustrated by the difficulties o
by tomhoward 10y ago
The company was formed in 2001 by three IT professionals, Gareth Williams, Barry Smith and Bonamy Grimes, after one of them was frustrated by the difficulties of finding cheap flights to ski resorts.[1]
Lessons: scratching a trivial-seeming personal itch can pay off handsomely in the long term. And it takes a loooong time to make it big in travel.
Like most travel startup founders who've attended industry events over the past few years, I've crossed paths with Gareth and Barry a few times, and found them to be thoroughly warm, supportive and decent people.
This result is fully deserved.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyscanner https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyscanner
- donw 10y agoDisclaimer: I'm the Engineering Director for Skyscanner's Japan office. During my interview process, I had an hour session with Gareth, and since joining the company in February, have had several opportunities to work with him directly. He is a very kind person, and works hard to take care of both his team and our travelers. It's actually a core part of how we do business: the needs of the traveler come first, and our profit metrics come second. I'm glad to see people like that be successful.
- scoot 10y ago> I'm the Engineering Director for Skyscanner's Japan office. Then you should probably learn the difference between a disclaimer and a disclosure. (Hint: when you disclose something, it's a disclosure.)
- robinduckett 10y agoThis is a bit more condescending than I would usually like to see on HN.
- dintech 10y agoWhat a sad little man you are.
- aibottle 10y agoNot everyone criticising someone is a sad little man.
- sbank 10y agoHint: When you're an ass about something, you're an asshole.