By Albert Mao
Feb 5, 2024
I got a chance to sit down with Tim Qin, CEO of Roame. Below is an summary written by the VectorShift platform.
Key-Takeaways:
🚀 Top 5 Key Takeaways from Tim Qin on the VectorShift podcast 🚀
1️⃣ Roame as a Solution: Tim shares how Roame simplifies the complex, manual process of searching for flight redemptions across various airline sites, making aspirational first-class travel achievable with points instead of hefty cash fares. ✈️
2️⃣ User Struggles with Points: Discussing the common pitfalls users face, Tim explains that many users either hoard points out of fear of missing out on the best redemption or give up trying, often settling for less value than they could get. 😖
3️⃣ Expanding Beyond Flights: Tim's vision extends beyond just flight searches, aiming to incorporate hotels and manage rewards to maximize the benefits from credit cards like AMX Platinum and others. 🏨
4️⃣ Technical Challenges: Tim illustrates the technical complexity in dealing with constantly changing airline loyalty programs, credit card offers, and the intricate relationships between airlines and alliances when redeeming points. 💻
5️⃣ Organic Growth & Virality: Tim attributes the organic and viral growth of Roame to the product's intrinsic value, which has sparked interest and shares by users and influencers within the points and travel community. 🌱