the team
Mario Bauduin
Mario has over 20 years of expertise gleaned from prestigious stints at Expedia, Six Flags, Accesso Technology Group, Pollen, and Ticketmaster. His leadership spans strategy development, team management, and business scaling in the online travel and entertainment distribution sector. Recognized as a stalwart in the field, Mario has consistently excelled in building and nurturing sales, account management, and operations teams across startups and established enterprises alike. His adept communication style has been pivotal in launching new products and fostering robust supplier and distribution relationships with key online travel, hotel, and entertainment/activity ticketing partners.
Alex McClelland
Alex is an experienced strategy professional, with expertise at the nexus of music, SaaS, commercial strategy and data. He started his career in entertainment during college, promoting large-scale events in Philadelphia for the likes of Young Thug, David Guetta, Kygo, Serena Williams and Anna Kendrick. After university, Alex spent 4 years in Accenture’s software & platforms strategy practice, honing his skills around growth strategy, margin expansion and operating models. He met Andrew and Mario at Pollen, where he led commercial strategy and focused on black music. He’s currently serving as a Chief of Staff for the CEO of a series-F SaaS unicorn.
Natalia Botero
With a robust background in leading revenue-generating teams across the hospitality, travel, and entertainment sectors, Natalia brings a dynamic blend of strategic vision and hands-on operational expertise. Her career has been defined by her ability to drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and streamline processes to achieve exceptional results in renowned organizations such as Prodigy Network, Aptitude, HotelTonight, Airbnb, Pollen and Shotgun. By mentoring and motivating teams, Natalia ensures alignment with organizational goals and drives collective success.Her focus is on creating innovative solutions and operational efficiencies that propel businesses forward.
James Murray
James Murray is a business development executive with a strong record in strategic partnerships and growth. As Vice President of Business Development at BoomPop, he has led the company’s expansion through high-impact partnerships in travel tech and hotel supply. James specializes in identifying market opportunities, negotiating deals, and building relationships with key stakeholders. His background in travel& hospitality tech and event planning brings a unique mix of innovation and strategy to his work. James is dedicated to driving growth and delivering results, making him a valuable asset to dynamic online travel and hospitality companies.
Andrew Nocker
Andrew is an entrepreneur with a passion for music, technology, and travel. With a background in business administration and event promotion, he has held executive roles at top festival and travel companies and has deployed payment and access control technologies at major festivals like Sonar, Estereo Picnic, and BBK Live. Andrew also co-founded an independent record label and a content discovery and influencer engagement platform.