The Takeoff Episode 02: How Startups Can Adapt and Pivot

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The Takeoff is a video series from Skift and Amadeus exploring the key elements of the startup mindset, and what it takes to transition from early stage travel startup to next level innovator. The second episode is on Adaptability: pivoting, changing tactics and why it’s better to be committed to a problem rather than a solution. .
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Today, we're launching the second episode of The Takeoff, an original video series by Skift and Amadeus exploring the startup mindset and what it takes to become a next-level innovator in travel.
In our second episode, we speak with founders and CEOs about pivoting, changing tactics and why it’s better to be committed to a problem rather than a solution.
Taking it a step further, we've also published a special report called Building the Future of Travel: 5 Takeaways for Startups, which you can download here for free:
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