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Terry Jones

Founder of Travelocity.com

An expert in the travel industry, Terry Jones is the founder of the wildly popular travel online booking agency, Travelocity.com. Jones led Travelocity.com as President and CEO from it’s founding until May 2002. He is now the managing principal of Essential Ideas, a consultancy he co-founded to help companies in their transition to the digital economy. Speaking on the business of innovation and building digital relationships, Jones’ presentations can be tailored for various audiences and industries. He explores the fundamentals of innovation, why companies fail, and how organizations and entrepreneurs can build sustainable projects.

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An expert in the travel industry, Terry Jones is the founder of the wildly popular travel online booking agency, Travelocity.com. Travelocity.com was the first online booking program that allowed consumers to view schedule and fare information as well as reserve, book, and purchase tickets without the help of a travel agent.

Jones led Travelocity.com as President and Chief Executive Officer from it’s founding until May 2002. Previously, he served as Chief Information Officer at Sabre Inc. In his 24 years at Sabre, Jones held various executive positions including President of Computer Services, Vice President of Applications Development and Vice President of Product Development.

Prior to Sabre, Jones work for American Airlines in 1978 as Director of Product Development. During that time, American Airlines acquired Agency Data Systems, a Florida-based mini-computer accounting systems company, and Jones became president of that division when it moved to Dallas/Fort Worth.

A graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Jones entered the travel industry in 1971 as a travel agent with Vega Travel in Chicago. He later served five years as a vice president of Travel Advisors, a company specializing in business travel to Eastern Europe and the USSR, with offices in Chicago and Moscow.

Jones is now the managing principal of Essential Ideas, a consultancy he co-founded to help companies in their transition to the digital economy. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Kayak.com, and is on the boards of Earthlink, Inc. and Rearden Commerce. He is a special venture partner with General Catalyst Partners of Boston. Jones also serves on the board of directors of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and the National Information Technology committee of the Boy Scouts of America.

Speaking on the business of innovation and building digital relationships, Jones’ presentations can be tailored for various audiences and industries. He explores the fundamentals of innovation, why companies fail, and how organizations and entrepreneurs can build sustainable projects.

2. Building Digital Relationships

How will your customer contact you today? In the store, via the phone, on your web site, read a tweet, friend you on Facebook? There is no way to know. Building Digital Relationships gives your audience the keys to unlock the mystery of how to connect with customers online. While face-to-face isn’t going away, businesses that don’t have an effective online relationship strategy are being left behind. Terry can educate your audience in all phases of the digital conversation from search to social media, using real world examples drawn from his long experience in the online world.
1. The Business of Innovation

The business of innovation explores the fundamentals of innovation...how to generate great ideas, how to 'fail fast', how to kill projects without killing people. How to experiment and 'do more with less'. Terry provides real world examples drawn from his experience at Travelocity.com, the boards of seven start-ups and his consulting work with companies large and small. Many speakers talk about the future. Terry gives your audience step by step plans to create it.

You challenged me more in 50 minutes that I’ve been challenged in the last 20 years.

Wellpoint
His willingness to share his knowledge and his ability to open the minds of our audience and focus on their future in the online world was remarkable.

ADP
Most importantly, you offered real promise and hope for these struggling companies because of your success.

Kleiner Perkins
Part motivation speech, part stand up comedy routine, Jones’ address to several hundred community and business leaders wove together statistics, anecdotes, and jokes in a slick video presentation.

The Morning Call
Your presentation was perfect! Your marketing approach rather than technology approach really hit home.

International Car Wash Association
Terry made his speech fit perfectly based on my needs and I couldn't be happier.

Securities Industry Association
Your presentation really hit the mark and the attendees were very pleased. Many of our attendees approached me to tell me how interesting, dynamic and “on-point” you were.

NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association
It’s been three months since you spoke to our group and people are still using your examples!

Web Loyalty
You were the perfect guy to start the dialogue in this industry - I can't thank you enough!

International Car Wash Association
Your comments created quite a bit of conversation among our executives, and that's just what I was hoping for!

AAA
You far exceeded our expectations Terry, and our expectations were very high.

Ben Franklin Partners
Terry Jones really delivered. His presentation was highly rated and was right on target for an audience of diverse business types and sizes. Well done.

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
Your speech exceeded even the highest expectations that I had for you. The substance of your speech was thoughtful, provocative, challenging, inspiring and comprehensive. Not only did you have a lot to say, but you said it very extraordinarily well. Your delivery was fabulous.

National Association for Home Care & Hospice

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