Johnny Prince

Johnny Prince is the Co-founder and CEO of Waybird, a travel technology company. Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and career:

Professional Experience

Johnny Prince has extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry:

• Current Role: Co-founder and CEO of Waybird (since May 2022)1
• Previous Positions:
  • Co-founder and CEO of Timbuktu Travel (December 2013 - Present)1
  • Founder/CEO of J Prince Travel (January 2013 - June 2014)1
  • Founder/Director of Pepper Experience (May 2007 - January 2013)1
  • IBM/Barclays Project Leader (July 2006 - May 2007)1

Education

Prince has a strong educational background:

• The University of Edinburgh (2002 - 2006): Master of Science in Economics13
• University of Cape Town (2004 - 2005): Bachelor of Commerce in Economics13
• Tonbridge School (1996 - 2001): A Levels in Mathematics, Economics, History, and Music AS13

Entrepreneurial Journey

Johnny Prince is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the travel industry. He co-founded Timbuktu Travel, an online platform that allows travelers to design their own trips based on their preferences. Building on this experience, he later co-founded Waybird, which focuses on empowering travel specialists with technology to streamline the trip planning and booking process.2

Personal Background

• Origin: Prince spent his childhood in the English countryside2
• Passion: His love for travel began during his studies in Cape Town2
• Interests: When not working, he enjoys exploring boutique hotels in the Western Cape and going on safari adventures2

Professional Focus

Johnny Prince is passionate about using technology to simplify and enhance the travel planning experience. His work at Waybird aims to make it easier for travel specialists to create quotes and manage the booking process efficiently.2

LinkedIn Profile

His LinkedIn username is johnnywcprince, and he is based in the City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.4