CEO of the Year (Travel Technology) – London 2024
Nicolas Dehandschoewercker, 22, is the founder of FueGo, a travel app transforming how digital inspiration leads to real-world experiences. Leading a team of 10, he is reshaping the way people explore the world. FueGo is the first app to not only convert social media content into travel itineraries but also to deliver deeply personalised experiences tailored to each user’s unique preferences, meaning FueGo truly understands you. Nicolas’s journey from a small town in Burgundy to studying at Waseda University in Japan and Imperial College London has shaped his global perspective. With just £10,000 Nicolas and his team bootstrapped FueGo, and within three months the app gained 8,000 users, proving his vision of making travel planning as seamless, simple and personalised as online shopping. Nicolas driven by his commitment to making a lasting impact, aiming to create the ultimate travel platform that transforms online inspiration into effortless, unforgettable journeys, forever changing how we connect with the world.