INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
If you’ve been to an airport recently, you’ve probably spotted a ton of iconic Away suitcases
The company has built one of the most successful consumer brands in recent years, and it’s just getting started
That’s why I’m excited to announce that Away co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Jen Rubio will join us at TechCrunch Disrupt
Berlin.Away has been around since 2015, long before a ton of direct-to-consumer brands took over Instagram ads
Thanks to this early bet, thoughtful design and amazing branding, Away has managed to sell more than 1 million suitcases.More recently, the
company has started to expand to other travel gear, such as backpacks, weekenders and organizers
Away now even has a handful of brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S
and London.Earlier this year, the startup raised a $100 million round at a $1.4 billion valuation
Back in 2018, Away even said that it was already profitable.Jen Rubio has been instrumental to Away’s success
She was the head of social media at Warby Parker when she thought about building Away
And I’m sure she has many tips for the next generation of direct-to-consumer entrepreneurs.Buy your ticket to Disrupt Berlin to listen to
this discussion — and many others
The conference will take place December 11-12.In addition to panels and fireside chats, like this one, new startups will participate in the
Startup Battlefield to compete for the highly coveted Battlefield Cup.Jen Rubio is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Away, a global
lifestyle brand that’s working to transform the entire travel experience
Under her leadership, Away has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” one of TIME’s “50 Most
Genius Companies,” one of LinkedIn’s “Top Startups,” and a Forbes “Next Billion Dollar Start-Up.”Before starting Away, Jen built
her career as a branding, creative, and social media expert, redefining how customers and brands connect at companies like Warby Parker and
She has been named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Marketing and Advertising, Inc.’s 30 under 30 list, and
NRF’s People Shaping Retail’s Future list
