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Thejus Joseph serves as Chief Operating Officer at FiiRE in Goa, India, where he helps advance the organization's mission to establish Goa as a global hub for TourismTech startups by 2030. His work focuses on fostering innovation within the travel and hospitality sectors. Joseph brings a decade of experience within the startup ecosystem, having previously led Lab32 at T-Hub Hyderabad, India's largest incubation program. Under his leadership, Lab32 supported 155 startups, which collectively secured over one billion INR in funding, created more than two thousand jobs, and garnered over 50 awards. As a writer, Joseph shares his insights through "TourismTech® Insights: Travel | Hospitality | Sustainability" on Substack. His content explores emerging trends, funding dynamics, and sustainable practices within the industry. This includes topics ranging from luxury TourismTech to sustainable agriculture solutions for hospitality, and the integration of new technologies. Joseph's professional philosophy emphasizes adaptability and a versatile approach, reflecting his dedication to shaping the evolving landscape of tourism through technological advancement and sustainable development. He studied architectural and planning studies at CEPT University and resides in Divar Island, Goa.
