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Steve Kaufer
  • Industry

    Media

  • Location

    Newton Centre, MA

  • Social Media
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Steve Kaufer

TECH POWER PLAYERS 50 | RANKED #24

CEO and Cofounder, Tripadvisor

BIOGRAPHY

Why a Tech Power Player?

For key contributions to consumer tech, travel, and startups.

Kaufer cofounded Tripadvisor, an online travel company, in 2000. Under his leadership as CEO, Tripadvisor has grown into the largest travel site in the world, with 24 other travel media brands that operate in 48 markets worldwide. He recently announced his retirement.

Kaufer holds a degree in computer science from Harvard University.

CAREER MILESTONES

2022

Stepped down from his role at Tripadvisor to prepare for his next big adventure

2015

Received the ISHC Pioneer Award and inducted into the British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame

2000

Cofounded Tripadvisor with the mission to help travelers around the world plan and book the perfect trip

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TECH POWER PLAYERS 50 | RANKED #24

Steve Kaufer

CEO and Cofounder, Tripadvisor

Steve Kaufer
  • Industry

    Media

  • Location

    Newton Centre, MA

  • Social Media

BIOGRAPHY

Why a Tech Power Player?

For key contributions to consumer tech, travel, and startups.

Kaufer cofounded Tripadvisor, an online travel company, in 2000. Under his leadership as CEO, Tripadvisor has grown into the largest travel site in the world, with 24 other travel media brands that operate in 48 markets worldwide. He recently announced his retirement.

Kaufer holds a degree in computer science from Harvard University.

CAREER MILESTONES

2022

Stepped down from his role at Tripadvisor to prepare for his next big adventure

2015

Received the ISHC Pioneer Award and inducted into the British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame

2000

Cofounded Tripadvisor with the mission to help travelers around the world plan and book the perfect trip

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