Cara Whitehill, Vice President at Thayer Investment Partners, will be among the standout speakers at the Skift Data + AI Summit 2025, where she will offer a venture-backed perspective on how emerging technologies and data innovation are fueling the next wave of disruption in travel and hospitality.
With deep operational roots and a broad view across the travel tech landscape, Whitehill leads partnership and business development efforts at Thayer, one of the industry’s premier venture capital firms focused on travel technology. Her work connects strategic investors, portfolio companies, and cutting-edge startups, enabling collaboration and scale across the ecosystem.
An influential voice in the space, Whitehill is also co-host of the Travel Tech Insider podcast and a frequent contributor to industry panels, startup pitch competitions, and academic programs like NYU’s Hospitality Innovation course.
At the Summit, Whitehill will share insights into the startup trends reshaping travel, the role of data and AI in powering next-gen platforms, and what investors are watching as the industry leans into automation, personalization, and predictive intelligence. Her unique perspective as both operator and investor makes her an essential voice in the conversation around travel’s digital transformation.
Join Cara Whitehill and other innovators at Skift Data + AI Summit 2025 to explore how investment, technology, and creative partnerships are building the future of travel.
