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Carolyn Pilgrom

First time founder but with decades of tech experience

Buffalo, New York, US

About Carolyn

With over 20 years in technology, I have been a leader in cross-functional work that prepared me for entrepreneurship. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a passion for creating impactful solutions and engaging experiences that enable growth and innovation.

Company

Wayfinder is a people-first group travel platform that makes traveling together easier by focusing on more than just destinations and itineraries. By bringing travelers into one collaborative workspace, Wayfinder helps organizers navigate individual needs, including accessibility, dietary restrictions, budgets, and conflicting preferences. With modular travel tools and AI-powered group intelligence, Wayfinder transforms complicated group coordination into seamless, inclusive travel experiences—so everyone can enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

Company Stage

Prelaunch

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States

Industry

Travel

Skills

TechnologyCross-Functional LeadershipCollaboration ToolsTravel & HospitalityAI-Powered ApplicationsLeadershipWorkforce OptimizationCustomer SupportTravel PlanningCreative WritingFounded companyStartup Leadership

Technology

Over two decades of hands-on experience and leadership in the tech sector.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Extensive experience leading cross-functional teams over 20+ years in technology.

Collaboration Tools

Designing and launching collaborative workspace products and group travel workflows.

Travel & Hospitality

Deep domain focus developing collaborative group travel platforms and tools.

AI-Powered Applications

Incorporating AI-powered group intelligence into group coordination software.

Founded company

Founded Mythic Foundry, Inc. to build the Wayfinder group travel platform.

Startup Leadership

First-time founder building a venture-backed tech startup from the ground up.

Experience

job

Founder

Mythic Foundry, Inc.

Leading the strategic direction and product development for Wayfinder, a collaborative workspace and platform designed for group travel coordination.

Founded the company and conceptualized an AI-powered platform addressing inclusive group travel dynamics.