About this Event
The Speaker: Cody Candee from Bounce
From a simple luggage storage experiment to serving 4,000+ cities and raising $30M+, Cody Candee’s journey with Bounce is a masterclass in turning an everyday problem into a global business. While working as a product manager at Intuit, a simple interaction with a colleague made Cody realize how often travelers are forced to plan their day around their luggage. So, in 2019, he launched Bounce, a luggage storage app with a simple website and a small Google Ads test. Within minutes, the first customer came through, sending Cody and his team across New York on Citi Bikes to pick up and drop off luggage by hand.
Today, Bounce is the leading luggage storage app, with 35,000 locations worldwide and a team of 116 people. It has stored tens of millions of bags and raised $30M+ from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst. The company is now expanding into luggage delivery, with the service already live in Japan and expanding across Europe.
Join us for a conversation with Cody as he shares how a simple experiment became a global travel company, how to build through uncertainty, and what it takes to scale without losing sight of the customer experience.
Schedule
18.00: Doors open
18.30: Fireside chat
19.30: Q&A
19.45: Networking
21.00: End of event
About Fireside Lisbon
Every month, Fireside Lisbon hosts a captivating chat in an intimate setting with a successful entrepreneur, diving deep into their journey and uncovering the stories and secrets behind their achievements. Hosted by Tarek Issa, an entrepreneur blending tech, storytelling, and personal branding, Fireside gives inspiration and real-world insight from leaders who succeeded in their industries. After the chat and a Q&A, the event opens up for networking, providing a perfect setting for professionals to connect, share ideas, and explore new opportunities. Join us at the beautiful Second Home, Lisbon's top coworking space known for its lush greenery and vibrant atmosphere, and be part of a community that's growing in exciting new ways!
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Event venue & nearby stays
Second Home Mercado, 1o Avenida 24 de Julho, Lisboa, Portugal
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