by Vas Mylko
In October we reached the speed of search at the scale of the United States. There were two fundamental breakthroughs to prove: solving complex optimization problem in usable time, and construct a travel knowledge graph. The deeptech feasibility was proved, the R&D round has been completed. Here is the Supernews post about it.
This post is about the productization of the incredible tech we have created. We have started the Product-Market Fit (PMF) round in November. The first hypo to validate during the PMF — turn any trip idea/story into bookable trip in one click.
Business Concept
The future of travel is more independent and post-OTA. It requires bringing human professionals back into the loop. Travel experts can work as new professionals directly with the new travelers. Travelers get best information and best trips, also human empathy, creativity, exclusivity. Travel experts get rewards.
Curiosio is a global networked marketplace for travelers and travel experts. It is an on-demand service, managed by AI algorithm. Travelers book with us or with experts. Travelers get magical search/research UX, professionals get alternative to full-time employment.
People-to-People
All people love to travel. Some people don’t know until they try. Some people don’t know that they don’t know that they can try… Small category of people are explorers, discoverers, trendsetters. We call them Supertravelers. They are self-motivated, they are always inspired. The biggest category of people is Travelers, they want proof of safety, entertainment with inspiration, advisory support. Travelers follow Supertravelers. Curiosio connects them all.
Supertravelers turn any trip idea into a bookable trip. Travelers turn any trip story [by Supertravelers] into a bookable trip. Curiosio does the math, invisibly, quickly, magically. Everybody searches like googling until satisfied.
Supertravelers create trips themselves. Curiosio helps with optimization in geo/points/time/money conditions. Travelers take the trips they love and augment them with Curiosio by geo/points/time/money to the trips they want. Augmentation of the trip to new conditions is called Supertripping. Next time play with [Supertrip] button in the search results.
Follow your curiosity the smart way. Stay tuned, we are hatching something new. We are experimenting with a Supertraveler and Wikivoyage itineraries. It’s a beginning of the marketplace.
