How I Got Here, episode 4 - Ethan Bernstein of Freebird

Ethan Bernstein, Co-founder and CEO

How I Got Here is a weekly podcast from PhocusWire and Mozio, getting the inside stories behind innovation and startups in travel and transportation.

The co-founder and CEO of Freebird, Ethan Bernstein, joins Kevin May and David Litwak for the latest episode.

Personal experiences and hearing stories from family members and friends - countless travel startups have been created this way.

Freebird is one such brand that was formed from the frustrations of its founder, Ethan Bernstein, who saw how miserable it was for him and his friends when a flight was canceled and they struggled to get it rebooked.

The idea and eventual service came about in 2015, and the company has not looked back, having raised around $16 million over a number of investment rounds and secured a profile in the minds of business travelers and their travel management companies.

Bernstein's journey from idea through development, raising money and becoming an established brand is what makes Freebird an interesting story.

HIGH is a weekly show produced by PhocusWire and Mozio, aimed at getting the inside stories behind startups and innovation in travel and transportation.

It's hosted by our editor in chief, Kevin May, and Mozio co-founder and CEO David Litwak.

A full transcript and additional analysis in 5+ languages is available on Mozio.com/move.

You can also tune in via this version from PhocusWire's YouTube channel: