Tom Manderson

With over 15 years of experience running a digital agency and now serving as the Tech Co-founder of Alpaca Travel, I bring a unique perspective to the intersection of technology and business. My agency experience has given me the ability to facilitate and build strong relationships with clients and teams, while my work with Alpaca Travel has allowed me to deeply engage with the development of a mature, independent product that is driven by deep research and a startup innovation mindset.In my current role, I am responsible for managing all aspects of product development and research, leading a team of developers, and continuing to drive deeper into my technical coding capabilities to help deliver complex but effective tools. Alpaca Travel's itinerary technology platform leverages maps and generative AI to create interactive travel content, which is supported by subscriptions from state level tourism bodies and travel brands.Overall, I am passionate about using technology to create innovative solutions that drive growth and success for businesses and industries. With a strong foundation in both digital agency and startup environments, I am committed to continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible and delivering cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference.