Trip180, Inc.

Trip180 is an open platform for nonprofits offering volunteer opportunities and unique experiences directly to socially engaged travelers.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Travel
  • Location Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded September 2013
  • Employees 3
  • Website trip180.com

Company Summary

Trip180 is an open platform for nonprofit organizations to post their volunteer opportunities around the world. Volunteering abroad is expensive as it is a closed market controlled by placement agencies who charge thousands of dollars. We have successfully commoditized volunteer-abroad-experiences by creating an open platform, or market exchange, for nonprofits to offer their experiences directly to travelers.

Team

  • CEO/Co-Founder

    Javier Barrera is an entrepreneur, engineer, and financier, founder of four companies with professional experience in engineering and financial analysis.

    Mr. Barrera tenure as an investment manager reawakened his passion for
    entrepreneurship; this, combined with his desire for travel and previous
    volunteer experiences triggered his wish to make Trip180 a reality.

  • Peter Carroll
    CTO/Co-Founder

    Peter Carroll is an engineer, serial entrepreneur, and 20-year veteran of the internet software development industry.

    As CTO, Mr. Carroll founded, developed, and exited a successful web services/ecommerce company with annual revenue of $20MM. He also founded and grew a successful SaaS based online data storage company.

    An avid traveler, Peter instantly saw the potential in Trip180’s disruptive business model.

  • Blas Flores
    CMO/Co-Founder

    Blas Flores is a visual arts producer, entrepreneur and digital strategist working with brand identity and awareness on and offline.

    Mr. Flores has worked as a visual arts producer collaborating with well-known brands and artists in photography, and documentaries.

    Blas has developed a passion for travel, cultural awareness, and languages. This innate social drive was crucial for the conception of Trip180.

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