As a long-time operating exec, startup advisor, investor and road warrior, Cara is actively involved in numerous corners of the travel tech industry. At Thayer Investment Partners, the leading travel technology venture capital firm, she leads partnership and business development initiatives with its strategic investors, portfolio companies and emerging startups across the travel and hospitality ecosystem. A frequent speaker, panelist and startup pitch judge for numerous industry events, she also guest lectures for NYU’s Hospitality Innovation program, and is co-host of Travel Tech Insider podcast.