The Well-Traveled Go Places - SAMANTHA PATIL

Published: Nov. 16, 2020, 7:30 a.m.

Sam is the CEO/Co-Founder of Well Traveled, the first members-only social platform for travelers. Prior to starting Well Traveled, Sam built her career in consumer tech and marketing. Her previous roles include leadership positions at Pandora, Snap and most recently Dollar Shave Club. Sam's been featured in multiple podcasts and covered in various publications such as AdWeek and Business Insider. She was also featured in Travel Massive's Top 100 Inspiring Women Travel Founders for 2020 Samantha Patil, co-founder of Well Traveled, the first members-only social platform designed for travelers, chose to leave her successful career in consumer tech to launch her new business with her partner during a global pandemic. Faced with the economic challenges brought on by Covid and travel restrictions, they adapted quickly and maximized their time and financial runway but adopting time management hacks and key strategies that successfully drove their launch.