Founder Associate, ACAI Travel
€25-33k
+ Equity
Office located in Near Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
AI for travel operations
Be an early applicant
AI for travel operations
1-20 employees
Be an early applicant
€25-33k
+ Equity
Office located in Near Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
1-20 employees
Company mission
To reshape the foundations of travel operations with AI-powered technologies that reflect the disruptive era we're living in.
Role
Who you are
- This is a high-leverage, high-trust role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, can switch between strategic thinking and hands-on execution, and loves making things work better — ideally with the help of AI wherever possible
- Strong organizational and project management skills; able to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
- Experience in at least one of the following: finance or operations, or a founder role
- Highly proactive and comfortable with ambiguity — you spot problems before they happen and solve them without waiting for permission
- Basic knowledge of managing a Spanish limited company with the support of a management company (gestoria) and lawyers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish/Catalan
- Proficiency with modern productivity tools; bonus points if you’ve automated workflows with AI
- A positive, grounded, and collaborative mindset aligned with our Zen-inspired culture
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Founder Associate to work side-by-side with our CEO and CPTO to drive the company’s growth, efficiency, and impact
- In this role, you will be a true extension of the founders, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
- Manage company insurances, payroll, and payments
- Streamline processes with AI tools whenever possible to boost efficiency
- Act as finance controller for the holding structure
- Prepare scenario-based budgets and forecasts
- Coordinate with the bookkeeper and maintain detailed P&L reporting by department
- Help executives prepare materials for conferences, booths, and events
- Coordinate marketing initiatives to strengthen brand presence
- Manage hiring processes and candidate coordination
- Create events to promote our brand in the developer community
- Assist in preparing board decks and detailed reports
- Draft and coordinate regular investor updates
Our take
Acai Travel is an AI-driven platform designed to optimize travel operations. Building on the success of their previous ventures, the founders aim to tackle inefficiencies that have worsened due to industry changes and the rising demand following the pandemic.
The platform aims to cut costs by up to half for agencies by automating routine tasks and boosting efficiency. Its approach provides agencies with insights into travel behavior, helping optimize services and predict upcoming trends.
Early results show a 20% reduction in handling times, with the potential for valuable savings as the full suite of products is rolled out. The company has already secured substantial funding and attracted clients like Kiwi.com and lastminute.com. Acai plans to invest in enhancing its platform and double agent efficiency.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2024
$4m
SEED
Total funding: $4m
Company HQ
Upper West Side, New York, NY
Leadership
Riccardo Vittoria
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded 30SecondsToFly and served as the CEO until it was acquired by American Express. They also founded MatrimoniFotoRoma and worked at American Express GBT as the Global Director of Chat and AI, and as the Head of Artificial Intelligence.
Henry chen Weinstein
(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)Also the founder of Vine Stone Ventures and Travel Tech Nation. Previously the founder of GSC where they served as the Managing Director and Chairman, co-founder and CEO of Cockpit Innovation, and founder of Vertical Engine.
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